2006 New York Code - Procedure Where More Than One Referee.

 
    Rule  4316. Procedure where more than one referee. Where the reference
  is to more than one referee all must meet  together  and  hear  all  the
  allegations and proofs of the parties; but a majority may appoint a time
  and  place  for  the  trial,  decide  any question which arises upon the
  trial, sign a report or settle a case. Any of  them  may  administer  an
  oath  to  a witness; and a majority of those present at a time and place
  appointed for the trial may adjourn the trial to a future day.