58Functions of Racing Integrity Committee

58 Functions of Racing Integrity Committee

(1)  The functions of the Racing Integrity Committee are –

(a) to give advice and make recommendations to Tasracing in relation to the administration and regulation of the racing industry; and

(b) to give advice and make recommendations to Tasracing in relation to the administration, registration and regulation of the operations of bookmakers; and

(c) to give advice and make recommendations to Tasracing in relation to the implementation of, and compliance with, the Standards by Tasracing; and

(d) to review any applications and other matters relating to licences and registration referred to the Committee by Tasracing and to give advice and make recommendations in respect of those applications and matters; and

(e) to give advice and make recommendations in relation to policies, procedures and guidelines of Tasracing that relate to its functions under this Act (having regard in particular to integrity in racing and animal welfare); and

(f) to give advice and make recommendations to Tasracing in relation to the annual integrity plan prepared by Tasracing under section 61 ; and

(g) to give advice and make recommendations to Tasracing in relation to the responsibilities and operations of the Tasracing Integrity Unit; and

(h) to give advice and make recommendations to Tasracing in relation to the appointment and dismissal of stewards and other racing officials; and

(i) to give advice and make recommendations in relation to the appointment and dismissal of the Chief Racing Integrity Officer; and

(j) such other functions as are prescribed.

(2)  The Racing Integrity Committee has such other functions as are conferred or imposed on it by or under this or any other Act.

(3)  The Racing Integrity Committee may do anything necessary or convenient to perform its functions under this or any other Act.