New York Labor Law Section 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.

Last modified: February 3, 2019