New York Laws
Article 5 - County Departments and Offices
204 - Confirmation by Board of Supervisors.

ยง 204. Confirmation by board of supervisors. Confirmation of
appointment of the head of any department or office when required, shall
be by affirmative vote of a majority of the whole number of members of
the board of supervisors taken at a regular meeting or at a special
meeting of the board of supervisors called for that purpose.