Section 183.60. Presiding judge

The Commission shall approve and license a presiding judge for all licensed harness race meetings. The presiding judge shall enforce the rules and regulations of the Commission and shall render daily reports of the activities and conduct of such race meetings to the Commission. The presiding judge shall have supervision over all other licensed race officials. He shall, in writing, notify the Commission of all violations of any rules by an association, its officers or other race officials, giving detailed information thereof. A copy of such notice shall be sent by him to the United States Trotting Association. He shall be responsible for maintenance of the records of the racing meet and he shall take charge of the declaration box. He shall establish and maintain post time. In addition, he shall supervise:

(1) The maintenance of the judges’ books, the steward’s list and the accident reports and daily reports of the Commission.

(2) The preparation, delivery and posting of all notices of penalties, rulings and decisions relative to racing.

(3) The procedures prescribed by this chapter with respect to investiga- tions and hearings.

(4) The driver’s meetings prescribed by this chapter.

(5) The handling of declarations to start.

(6) All announcements over the public address system pertaining to the race program.

(7) The coupling of horses accepted for entry where it is necessary to protect the public interest.

(8) The declarations as provided for under § § 183.191—183.206 (relating to declaration to start and drawing horses).