Missouri Horse Racing Commission

Department: Public Safety, Missouri Gaming Commission

Executive Director: Gene McNary

Telephone Number: (573) 526-4080

Fax Number: (573) 526-4084

Mailing Address: 3417 Knipp Drive
Jefferson City, MO 65109

E-mail Address: Gene.McNary@mgc.dps.mo.gov

Authority: Missouri Constitution Article III, Section 39 (C)

Length of Term: 5 years

Number of Members: 5 members

Number of Members Appointed by Governor: 5 members

Special Membership Requirements: no

Senate Advice and Consent Required: yes

Political Affiliation Required: yes, not more than 3 members may be members of the same political party

Geographic Affiliation Required: yes, no more than one member may be a resident of any one congressional district or of any single county or of the City of St. Louis

Compensation: Members receive reimbursement for realized and necessary expenses.

Board Function: The Horse Racing Commission is assigned to the Missouri Gaming Commission and provides advice on matters related to the development and administration of the pari-mutuel horse racing industry in Missouri.

Board Mission Statement: The Missouri Horse Racing Commission oversees the development and administration of the pari-mutuel horse racing industry in Missouri and encourages the breeding of Missouri horses for use in the racing industry.

Number of Meetings Per Year: 2 meetings

Location of Meetings: Jefferson City; conference call

Duration of Meetings: 1 day

Preparation Time Required for Each Meeting: 1 hour

Total Average Hourly Time Commitment Per Month: 2 hours

Address of Board-Operated Website: http://www.dps.state.mo.us/dps/mgc/index.htm