(A) The Council of the town may, by ordinance, authorize the Marshal to appoint Deputy Marshals. The deputies, in executing the orders of the Council or enforcing the ordinances of the town, shall possess the powers and be subject to the liabilities of the Marshal.
(B) One of the deputies may be designated as humane officer, and his or her duties shall be the same as those prescribed by law for humane officers in cities. The Council shall regulate the amount of bond, compensation and term of service of the deputies. They shall be subject to the orders of the Marshal, who may discharge them at any time.
(2008 Code, § 5.1.2)