Section 41-9-90.1 Creation of commission; composition; appointment and terms of members; officers; vacancies; mileage and per diem allowance; certain charges and interests unlawful for members and emp
Section 41-9-90.1
Creation of commission; composition; appointment and terms of members; officers; vacancies; mileage and per diem allowance; certain charges and interests unlawful for members and employees; penalty; meetings; quorum; function and purpose; rules and regulations; powers; Revenue Department to furnish clerical help; joint promulgation of administrative rules.
(a) A State Athletic Commission is hereby created. The commission shall be composed of seven members who shall be appointed by the Governor, one from each of the seven U.S. congressional districts, with the advice and consent of the Senate, for terms of four years each, provided that of the members initially appointed, three shall serve for two years and four shall serve for four years, as the Governor may direct. The members of the commission shall select a chairman and vice-chairman from among their members. Vacancies on the board during a term shall be filled for the unexpired portion of the term in the same manner as the member whose place is being filled.
(b) Members of the commission shall receive the same mileage and per diem allowance as paid to state employees. All such expenses shall be paid from the funds of the commission. It shall be unlawful for any member of the commission or any employee thereof to charge, receive or obtain, either directly or indirectly, any fee, commission, retainer or brokerage out of the funds of the commission, and no member of the commission or officer or employee thereof shall have any interest in any materials or contracts sold to or made or negotiated with the commission, or with any member or employee thereof acting in his capacity as a member of such commission. Violation of any provision of this section shall be a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punishable by removal from membership or employment and by a fine of not less than $100.00 or by imprisonment not to exceed six months or both.
(c) The meetings shall be at the call of the chairman at least on a quarterly basis, not to exceed 20 meetings per year. A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The members of the commission shall determine the times and places within the state for their meetings as may be necessary, desirable or convenient. In the event of the absence or incapacity of the chairman, meetings may be on the call of the vice-chairman, or on the call of any five members of the commission. The commission shall determine and establish its own organization and procedures necessary to accomplish its purpose and function.
(d) It shall be the function and main purpose of the commission to encourage and attract more professional athletic, sporting and promotional events to the state, and develop the publicity and promotional programs for the support of these events. It is specifically provided that all rules and regulations promulgated by the boxing and wrestling commission created by Section 41-9-90, are in full force and effect. The State Athletic Commission shall be required to enforce such rules and regulations and the State Athletic Commission is hereby granted power to alter, amend or promulgate new rules and regulations governing boxing and/or wrestling events. In addition to the general powers, the commission's powers shall include those incidental or necessary to the discharge of its said powers and duties.
(e) The State Revenue Department shall furnish the commission with necessary secretarial and clerical help. The commission and the Revenue Department shall jointly promulgate all necessary administrative rules and regulations regarding the keeping and transfer of records, forms, licenses and other material.
(Acts 1980, No. 80-121, p. 171, §6.)