Section 453 - Treasurers of hospitals; appointment1. Each hospital in the department shall have a treasurer.2.(a) The commissioner may appoint such an officer for each hospital.(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.N.Y. Pub. Health Law § 453