11VAC10-70-90: Appointment of substitute

If any steward is absent at the time of the running of the race or is otherwise unable to perform his duties, the other stewards and the executive secretary shall agree on the appointment of a substitute to act for the absent steward. If a substitute is appointed, the commission shall be notified immediately followed by a written report, stating the name of the substitute steward, the reason for his appointment, and the races over which the substitute officiated.