Executive Director I

Executive Director I

Under the policy direction of the Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission, provides for executive direction, management, and control over all areas of responsibility as described by the Oklahoma Horse Racing Act, the Commission's Rules of Racing, the Oklahoma State-Tribal Gaming Act and the Commission's Rules for Racetrack Gaming.

Recommends to the Commission the administrative structure and organization of the Horse Racing Commission.

Recommends to the Commission the number, qualifications, and job description of employees; and, upon approval of the Commission's organizational structure, selects, employs and supervises such qualified individuals necessary to implement the Horse Racing Act.

Oversees the Law Enforcement Division in its duties as prescribed by law and the Commission.

Functions as liaison with the horse industry and industry-related businesses and associations and keeps the Commission informed of new developments.

Recommends and assists the Commission in establishing, revising, and maintaining OHRC rules for horse racing and gaming industries.

Assists the Commission in administering the Oklahoma Breeding Development Fund Special Account.

Develops and maintains administrative procedures for enforcing provisions of law, rule and directives pertaining to the Oklahoma Horse Racing Act and the Oklahoma State-Tribal Gaming Act.

Establishes appropriate equal opportunity plans and all other appropriate personnel policies.

Develops a management structure to meet the needs and goals of the Commission.

Assists the Commission and Stewards in adjudicating controversies arising from the enforcement of the provisions of Oklahoma law and the rules of the Commission.

Assists the Commission in ensuring that all race meetings, simulcasting and gaming at the racetracks are appropriately supervised as provided by Oklahoma law and rules of the Commission.

Assists the Commission in developing procedures and protocols to assure adequate information for, and completion of, organization license applications and racetrack gaming operator license applications and supervises and assures compliance with any conditions imposed upon a licensee by the Commission.

Assists the Commission in the review and approval of all proposed construction on property owned or leased by an organization licensee.

Assists and recommends to the Commission the granting and allocation of racing dates for each calendar year.

Assists the Commission in the promotion of the Oklahoma horse racing industry.

Prepares and submits an annual budget proposed for Commissioners' approval covering all costs of the agency's administration, regulation and enforcement of the provisions of statute and Commission rules and directives.

Prepares and submits the agency's Annual Report to the Governor, Speaker of the House, President Pro Temp-ore of the Senate and the Office of State Finance.

Performs all actions pursuant to duties specifically imposed upon the Executive Director under the Oklahoma Horse Racing Act, the Commission's Rules of Racing, the Oklahoma State-Tribal Gaming Act and the Commission's Rules for Racetrack Gaming.

Levels are distinguished based on the complexity of assigned duties, the level of expertise required for completion of work assignments, and the responsibility assigned for the supervision of others. Distinction between levels is based on factors such as the breadth and depth of the agency's overall program(s) and services, complexity of operations, structure, and staff, and the impact of the programs and services provided to the citizens of the state of Oklahoma.

This is the leadership level where the incumbent serves as the Executive Director of an agency, commission, or board that provides services or performs work that are exclusive to a specific business or constituency. The incumbent manages senior level executive management, such as deputy directors, chief officers, division directors, or other management level subordinates within the agency. Position is provided with technical and administrative freedom to plan, develop and organize all phases of the work necessary for its completion within broad program guidelines.

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor's degree plus five (5) years of progressively responsible supervisory experience in executive management.

To be eligible for appointment, a person shall:

Be a citizen of the United States; and

Not have been convicted of a felony pursuant to the laws of this State; the laws of any other state, or the laws of the United States; and

Possess experience in the horse racing industry of a character and for a length of time sufficient in the opinion of the Commission to fulfill the duties of the Executive Director.

No individual shall be appointed as the Executive Director if the individual or member of the family of the individual:

Has a financial interest in any organization licensee; or

Has a financial interest in any business entity which does business with any organization licensee; or owns any interest in any racehorse which participates in any race meeting supervised by the Commission.

The successful applicant must be bond able and before entering upon duties, obtain a Surety Bond of $100,000, the premium for which is paid by the Commission.

The successful applicant must be fingerprinted and checked through the OSBI and FBI as a part of a standard background investigation which includes the Commission checking with the applicant's prior employers and available references.

Commission employees are prohibited from wagering on any horse race over which the Commission has jurisdiction and are prohibited from owning in whole or in part any horse which races at a Commission-licensed racetrack. Commission employees are also prohibited from participating in the Oklahoma-Bred Program purse supplements and stallion and broodmare awards.

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.