The office of city poundmaster is created. He or she shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the council. It shall be the duty of the poundmaster and his or her duly authorized deputies and employees to carry out the provisions of this chapter and all applicable statutes of the state and shall thereupon have charge of the public pound hereby provided and established. The poundmaster shall serve for such period of time and shall receive such compensation as shall be established by the city council. (Prior code § 4000.1)