IC 4-31-3-10: Director

Sec. 10. (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).