Section 183.501. Executive Secretary of the Commission

(a) The Executive Secretary appointed by the Commission shall be representative at large of the Commission. He shall have general supervision over all race officials, licensees and employes or appointees of the Commission. He shall supervise the licensing of all those persons required to be licensed by the Commission and supervise the security provisions of all associations. He shall generally supervise the conduct of the racing, the pari-mutuel operations and the testing of horses. His authority is extended to cover all powers and duties of the Commission, subject to review by the Commission, and except for such limitations expressly stated in the law. He shall have the authority to conduct inquiries and in connection therewith to issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of all relevant and material reports, books, papers, documents, correspondence and other evidence. He shall at all times have access to all parts of the course, plant and grounds, including the pari-mutuel department. The compensation of the Executive Secretary shall be fixed and paid by the Commission.

(b) The Executive Secretary of the Commission shall have authority to issue orders of the Commission and to certify copies of all papers and documents which are a part of any files or records of the Commission.

(c) The Executive Secretary of the Commission shall be responsible for the efficient and orderly discharge of all administrative matters including the keeping of Commission journals, the minutes of Commission meetings and files. He shall be permitted to attend all hearings, meetings and deliberations of the Commission.

(d) The Commission may appoint such Deputies and Assistants to the Executive Secretary or stewards as it may deem necessary who shall have the same authority as the Executive Secretary in his absence but such assistants, deputies or stewards shall be junior in authority to the Executive Secretary at all times.

(e) The Executive Secretary may suspend, refuse, revoke and/or fine any licensee for just cause and the applicant may appeal the decision of the Executive Secretary to the Commission.