Racing Officials Accreditation Program, Inc
Associate Steward - Indiana
Racing Officials Accreditation Program, Inc, Indianapolis, Indiana, us, 46262
Commission duties to include (but not limited to):
Officiate the running of the race, observing for compliance with state laws and commission rules and issue appropriate orders or rulings if needed.
Interpret and enforce commission laws and rules. Work in conjunction with Commission Security to investigate potential rule violations outside of the Stewards stand.
Resolve any issues, negotiate stipulations with violators, or prepare a board hearing request packet as needed for hearings or appeals. Furthermore, function as a member of the three‑person quasi‑judicial board; conduct hearings on alleged rule violations, hear testimony and evidence on the allegations, deliberate on the matter in question, and determine the appropriate action/penalty. Write rulings for decisions by the Board of Stewards.
Act as witness and/or assist Commission’s legal department with preparation of appeals from Board of Steward rulings. Testify at administrative law hearings or Commission meetings regarding appeals of rulings or occupational license refusals/denials/suspensions.
Track and review all post‑race and out‑of‑competition drug testing results for compliance and provide Horsemen’s Bookkeeper with timely notification of when purses can be released. Coordinate with the Commission Veterinarian and primary lab on any special drug testing needs.
Make license suitability determination by interviewing applicant, reviewing known information, and checking with other jurisdictions. Write and issue licensing decisions as needed. Seek input from Executive Director regarding license suitability due to questionable license history.
Respond to inquiries from other jurisdictions regarding Indiana licensees.
Provide approval/disapproval input to Commission Executive Director on proposed racing officials.
Evaluate rules and submit proposed rule changes. Keep updated on current trends of the industry.
Keep a Daily Report to log all infractions of the rules and rulings. Follow through to ensure all Board of Steward decisions are enforced.
Review incident reports received from the Security Department regarding ejection or exclusion of patrons or any other circumstances of interest to determine if the commission needs to take any action.
Investigate promptly and render a written ‘draft’ decision on every objection and on every complaint made by the public. Review with Executive Director before final.
Commission duties extending to Racing Office interaction to include (but not limited to):
Review entries.
If needed, observe the draw to assure that the Racing Secretary has fulfilled qualification requirements of all horses entered and to resolve any disputes or questions.
Review scratches and vet list scratches.
Evaluate the condition of the track.
Communicate with all racing officials to ensure starting gate, tote system, photo‑finish, video, etc., are operational.
Prepare, update, and administer trainers’ test to applicants.
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Officiate the running of the race, observing for compliance with state laws and commission rules and issue appropriate orders or rulings if needed.
Interpret and enforce commission laws and rules. Work in conjunction with Commission Security to investigate potential rule violations outside of the Stewards stand.
Resolve any issues, negotiate stipulations with violators, or prepare a board hearing request packet as needed for hearings or appeals. Furthermore, function as a member of the three‑person quasi‑judicial board; conduct hearings on alleged rule violations, hear testimony and evidence on the allegations, deliberate on the matter in question, and determine the appropriate action/penalty. Write rulings for decisions by the Board of Stewards.
Act as witness and/or assist Commission’s legal department with preparation of appeals from Board of Steward rulings. Testify at administrative law hearings or Commission meetings regarding appeals of rulings or occupational license refusals/denials/suspensions.
Track and review all post‑race and out‑of‑competition drug testing results for compliance and provide Horsemen’s Bookkeeper with timely notification of when purses can be released. Coordinate with the Commission Veterinarian and primary lab on any special drug testing needs.
Make license suitability determination by interviewing applicant, reviewing known information, and checking with other jurisdictions. Write and issue licensing decisions as needed. Seek input from Executive Director regarding license suitability due to questionable license history.
Respond to inquiries from other jurisdictions regarding Indiana licensees.
Provide approval/disapproval input to Commission Executive Director on proposed racing officials.
Evaluate rules and submit proposed rule changes. Keep updated on current trends of the industry.
Keep a Daily Report to log all infractions of the rules and rulings. Follow through to ensure all Board of Steward decisions are enforced.
Review incident reports received from the Security Department regarding ejection or exclusion of patrons or any other circumstances of interest to determine if the commission needs to take any action.
Investigate promptly and render a written ‘draft’ decision on every objection and on every complaint made by the public. Review with Executive Director before final.
Commission duties extending to Racing Office interaction to include (but not limited to):
Review entries.
If needed, observe the draw to assure that the Racing Secretary has fulfilled qualification requirements of all horses entered and to resolve any disputes or questions.
Review scratches and vet list scratches.
Evaluate the condition of the track.
Communicate with all racing officials to ensure starting gate, tote system, photo‑finish, video, etc., are operational.
Prepare, update, and administer trainers’ test to applicants.
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