Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1350-01-.11 - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR THE SPORTS WAGERING COUNCIL
The Council will hire an Executive Director for the purposes set forth in T.C.A. § 4-49-105(a), and the Executive Director shall have duties and responsibilities, including, but not limited to the following, all with the purpose of assisting and carrying out the Council's responsibilities under the Sports Gaming Act.
(1) To administer, manage, and direct the
business affairs of the agency, subject to the control and direction of the
Council.
(2) To serve as the
Council's representative and agent in all matters before the General Assembly,
and within all branches within state, federal and local governments.
(3) To manage all employment matters related
to the Council and the agency, including the creation of job classifications,
duties, and positions for staff to assist with carrying out the duties of the
Council and the Executive Director. The Executive Director shall make offers of
employment and set salaries, including any periodic merit increases, (excluding
any salary or merit increase related to the Executive Director's compensation,
which shall be set by the Council); devise, implement, and enforce employment
policies consistent with state and federal law; terminate employment; and
execute any other necessary disciplinary action as to staff members.
(4) To advise the Council of best practices
with respect to Interactive Sports Gaming and any modifications to the
procedures or standards of the Council's Rules as may be identified through the
operations of Interactive Sports Gaming.
(5) To provide administrative and technical
assistance to the Council and administer all programs and functions that have
been required of the Council or as set forth in the Rules of the Council,
including this Chapter 1350-01, Chapter 1350-02, and Chapter 1350-03.
(6) To send and receive notices required to
be made to the Council or communications made on behalf of the Council, which
may be sent to or issued from the Executive Director as agent of the
Council;
(7) To execute such
categories of individual contracts and agreements on behalf of the Council as
the Council shall authorize, in accordance with Tennessee law.
(8) To supervise the expenditure of funds and
be responsible for complying with all applicable state and federal law in the
receipt and disbursement of funds. The Executive Director shall have authority
to execute any necessary approvals required by the Department of Finance and
Administration on behalf of the Council.
(9) To approve the voiding of Wagers on
behalf of the Council.
(10) To
approve change management orders or amendments to internal controls on behalf
of the Council.
(11) To approve or
deny the offering of Wagers on Sporting Events, the types of Wagers offered,
and House Rules submitted by Licensees on behalf of the Council.
(12) To approve the methodology of receipt
and format of data and information from Licensees and Vendors, on behalf of the
Council.
(13) To issue a
determination of completeness after review of a License or Vendor application,
on behalf of the Council.
(14) To
review advertisements and promotional materials submitted by Licensees, on
behalf of the Council.
(15) To
investigate suspected and reported violations of the Sports Gaming Act and the
Council's Rules, and to issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses
and the production of relevant books, accounts, records, and documents on
behalf of the Council. The Executive Director shall recommend appropriate fines
or civil penalties to the Council, as appropriate. The Executive Director may
refer suspected and reported violations of the Sports Gaming Act, or other
state or federal laws, to law enforcement, as appropriate.
(16) To carry out any delegation of
authority, as may be received in writing from the Chairman of the Council, from
time to time, as exigent circumstances may require.
(17) To carry out any other duties as
prescribed or instructed by the Council.
(18) To address player complaints or to
assign the investigation of player complaints to a staff designee.
(19) To determine whether a person qualifies
as an Institutional Investor.
(20)
To engage in settlement discussions on behalf of the Council.
(21) To issue letters of warning on behalf of
the Council.
(22) To assess a fine
or civil penalty in accordance with the Sports Gaming Act and these Rules, upon
written delegation of authority from the Chairman of the Council.
Notes
Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-49-105, 4-49-106, 4-49-115, 4-49-115(f), and 4-49-129.
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