New York Consolidated Laws, General Municipal Law - GMU § 132. Room for detention and examination of persons who are suspected of being mentally ill

The board of managers may provide a suitable room for the temporary detention, observation and care of persons who are suspected of being mentally ill and shall do so upon the direction of the governing board or of the department of mental hygiene;  provided, however, that such department before making such direction shall give to both the board of managers and the governing board due notice and opportunity to be heard thereon.