§ 4-31-3-10 — Director

(a) Before July 1, 2025, the commission shall
appoint a director who serves at the pleasure of the commission. After
June 30, 2025, the governor shall appoint a director, and a director
appointed under this subsection shall serve at the pleasure of the
governor. The director must have a background in the horse industry,
a high level of management skills, and previous experience with
pari-mutuel horse betting administration.
(b) The director shall:
(1) attend all meetings of the commission;
(2) keep a complete record of the commission's proceedings;
(3) preserve at the commission's office all documents entrusted to
the commission's care;
(4) perform other duties the commission prescribes; and
(5) hire an assistant director.
(c) The director may do the following:
(1) Negotiate an interstate compact that enables party states to act
jointly and cooperatively to create more uniform, effective, and
efficient practices, programs, and rules concerning horse racing
and pari-mutuel wagering on horse racing in the party states.
(2) Represent Indiana on a commission to negotiate an interstate
compact described in subdivision (1).

Legislative History

As added by P.L.341-1989(ss), SEC.2. Amended by P.L.50-1995, SEC.2; P.L.217-2017, SEC.41; P.L.152-2025, SEC.9.