Sec.12-574-A5. Executive director

(a) Appointment. The commission shall appoint an executive director of the state racing division who shall be a resident of the state at the time of and during the full term of his employment.

(b) Racing division. The racing division of the commission shall encompass the thoroughbred racing, harness racing, greyhound racing and jai alai sections.

(c) Powers. The director shall have the power, and it shall be his duty to:

(1) Administer and coordinate the operation of the racing division in accordance with the provisions of the act and with the rules and regulations of the commission.

(2) Maintain full and complete records of the operation of the racing division. These records shall be open to the public as provided in section 1-19 of the 1969 supplement to the general statutes.

(3) Report on a regular basis to the executive secretary on the status of the racing division.

(4) Perform those functions assigned to him by the executive secretary.