§ 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.