N.Y. Labor Law § 702: Special mediators

§ 702. Special mediators. The board may, when necessary, appoint or

designate special mediators who shall have the authority and power of

members of the board with regard to such matter, provided that their

authority and power to act for the board shall cease upon the conclusion

of the specific matter so assigned to them or by revocation by the board

of their appointment or designation. Such special mediators shall, when

performing the work of the board as aforesaid, be compensated at a rate

to be determined by the board subject to the approval of the director of

the budget, together with an allowance for actual and necessary expenses

incurred in the discharge of their duties hereunder.