New York Laws
Title 4 - Hospitals: Officers and Employees
453 - Treasurers of Hospitals; Appointment.

(b) In the event that the commissioner fails to appoint a treasurer as
provided by this section, or in the event of a vacancy occurring in the
office of treasurer or pending the appointment of a treasurer, the
director of the hospital shall be the treasurer.
(c) During the absence or disability of the treasurer of a hospital,
the director thereof shall perform the duties of a treasurer.