It is responsible for ensuring a high standard of integrity in standardbred and thoroughbred racing, thereby maintaining the confidence of the betting public in the industry. Its principal roles are to ensure all race meetings are conducted properly and to protect the interests of the betting public. Commission members make decisions relating to the Rules of Racing , establish race dates for each racing association, and oversee medication issues, licencing and fees, teletheatre betting sites and the distribution of monies from the Horse Racing Improvement Fund. The commission also hears appeals on the rulings of judges and stewards against licensees found in violation of the rules and regulations. The commission has 18 full-time positions.
Management consists of a director of racing and a secretary-treasurer.
Racing officials include the senior judge, senior steward, chief investigator and judges, stewards and investigators at each race track. They ensure all race meets are conducted in accordance with the Horse Racing Act and the Rules of Racing . Contracted staff includes an accountant, a lawyer, a veterinarian and stewards for the interior tracks.