§ 453. Treasurers of hospitals; appointment. 1. 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.