State of Maryland

The Commission licenses all persons, associations, or corporations that hold any horse racing meet within the State where racing is permitted for any stake, purse, or reward.

The Commission regulates harness and thorougbred racing, and any steeplechase race at which there is pari-mutuel betting.

Further, the Commission assigns racing dates to tracks; regulates satellite simulcast betting; and audits and supervises race track financial operations.

The Governor names the chair.

A Class Description provides information about the Nature of Work, Examples of Work and General Requirements for a classification in the Management Service or a classification in the Skilled or Professional Service in which all positions have been designated Special Appointments. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities; Minimum Education and Experience Requirements; Special Requirements; and recruitment and testing procedures are set by the using agency.

Class descriptions broadly define groups of positions used by various State departments and agencies. Position descriptions maintained by the using department or agency specifically address the essential job functions of each position.