§ 1-13 Designation, Powers, and Duties of Deputies and Trial Examiners.
RCNY § 1-13
(a)Definition. Board. As used in this section, the term "Board" shall mean either the Board of Collective Bargaining or the Board of Certification.
(b)Deputy Directors. Deputy directors, in addition to all other powers conferred upon them by these rules and in addition to the powers of trial examiners, are authorized and empowered to sign and issue notices and reports, certify copies of papers and documents, direct trial examiners, and designate the members of mediation, impasse and arbitration panels in accordance with the provisions of the statute and these rules.
(c)Trial Examiners. All trial examiners duly designated by the Director, in addition to all powers otherwise conferred upon them, are hereby authorized and empowered to: (1) Conduct conferences, investigations and hearings, resolve discovery disputes limited to the production of documents, grant extensions of time, administer oaths and affirmations, issue or apply for subpoenas, review and copy evidence, examine witnesses, and receive evidence; (2) Investigate concerning the representation of employees; (3) Appear for and represent the Board and/or the Office of Collective Bargaining in court; (4) Do any and all things necessary and proper to effectuate the policies of the statute and these rules.
