103 - Commissions continued.
§ 103. Commissions continued. In order to provide the board with assistance and advice concerning horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering, the following commissions shall be reconstituted pursuant to this section, having the general or specific powers, functions, and duties set forth herein: the state racing commission, the state harness racing commission and the state off-track pari-mutuel betting commission. 1. Each commission shall consist of three members appointed by the governor by and with the advice and consent of the senate. No more than two of such appointees shall be members of the same political party. The governor shall designate a chairman of each commission from among its members. 2. Of the three members first appointed to each commission, one shall be appointed for two years, one for four years and one for six years from February first next succeeding the date of their appointments. Their successors shall be appointed for terms of six years, except that in the event of a vacancy occurring by death, resignation or otherwise a successor shall hold office for the unexpired term. 3. The governor may remove any commission member in the same manner as provided by subdivision four of section one hundred one of this chapter. 4. The chairman of each commission shall receive an annual salary within the amount appropriated therefor and the other members shall receive a per diem allowance to be fixed by the governor, within the amount appropriated therefor, for each day actually spent in the performance of their duties. The chairmen and other members shall receive actual and necessary expenses incurred by them in the performance of their duties. Neither the chairmen nor the other members shall hold any other public office or public employment for which they shall receive compensation other than necessary travel or other expenses incurred in the performance of such other office or employment. They may engage in private employment or in a profession or business, provided such private employment, profession or business does not interfere with the performance of their duties as commissioners. 5. Each commission shall provide the board with an annual report consisting of its observations and recommendations pertaining to racing and wagering, with particular emphasis on its special area of expertise. Each commission may, from time to time, make any other recommendations or propose to the board any rules applicable to its area of concern. Each commission may visit and inspect any racing or wagering facility and shall provide expertise and such supplementary services as the board may require. 6. The state racing commission, the state harness racing commission and the state quarter horse racing commission shall have the powers, functions and duties with respect to the respective horse breeding development funds prescribed by this chapter. 7. The commissions may each appoint a secretary and such clerical employees as may be provided for by appropriation.