N.Y. Statute of Local Governments Law § 3: Definitions

§ 3. Definitions. As used in this chapter the following terms shall

mean or include:

1. "Chief executive officer." The elective or appointive chief

executive officer, if there be one, or otherwise the chairman of the

board of supervisors, in the case of a county, the mayor in the case of

a city or village or the supervisor in the case of a town.

2. "Local government." A county, city, town or village.