N.Y. Lab. Law § 702

§ 702. Special mediators. The board may, when necessary, appoint or\ndesignate special mediators who shall have the authority and power of\nmembers of the board with regard to such matter, provided that their\nauthority and power to act for the board shall cease upon the conclusion\nof the specific matter so assigned to them or by revocation by the board\nof their appointment or designation. Such special mediators shall, when\nperforming the work of the board as aforesaid, be compensated at a rate\nto be determined by the board subject to the approval of the director of\nthe budget, together with an allowance for actual and necessary expenses\nincurred in the discharge of their duties hereunder.\n