MATTHEW G. BEVIN GOVERNOR 5 ; JEIVED AND FILED EXECUTIVE ORDER eye He at AUISQM! LUNGERGYN GRIMES Secretary of State aaie 210 SEPREN STATE Frankfort ry May 16, 2016 cor INWERETIJOF KENTUCKY BY. Kentucky RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE KENTUCKY BOXING AND WRESTLING COMMISSION AND THE KENTUCKY BOXING AND WRESTLING COMMISSION MEDICAL ADVISORY PANEL AND THE ABOLITION OF THE KENTUCKY BOXI! AND WRESTLING AUTHORITY AND THE KENTUCKY BOXING AND WRESTLING AUTHORITY MEDICAL ADVISORY PANEL WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of state government to provide the citizens of this Commonwealth with an economical and efficient governmental structure, as well as regulatory practices that are administered in a consistent, ethical and coordinated manner; and WHEREAS, Kentucky’s boxing, sparring, kickboxing, mixed martial arts, and wrestling shows provide job opportunities and entertainment to the citizens of this Commonwealth; and WHEREAS, Kentucky has a proud boxing heritage and has produced world-class professionals, including Muhammed Ali, the greatest of all time; and WHEREAS, participation in boxing, sparring, kickboxing, mixed martial arts, and wrestling promotes the work ethic and character of its participants; and WHEREAS, boxing, sparring, kickboxing, mixed martial arts, and wrestling events attract tourism, economic investment, and heighten the stature, reputation, and prominence of the Commonwealth; and WHEREAS, participants in boxing, sparring, kickboxing, mixed martial arts, and wrestling, and their enthusiasts, embody, symbolize, and represent the Unbridled Spirit of the Commonwealth; and WHEREAS, it has been determined that the Kentucky Boxing and Wrestling Authority, as established by the provisions of Chapter 229 of the Kentucky Revised Statutes, should be abolished, recreated, and restructured with a more focused vision onSecretary of State Frankfort Kentucky MATTHEW G. BEVIN GOVERNOR EXECUTIVE ORDER 2016-270 May 16, 2016 unleashing the regulatory and market conditions necessary to attract world-class professional athletic events to Kentucky and to protect the safety of event participants; and WHEREAS, it has been determined that the Kentucky Boxing and Wrestling Authority Medical Advisory Panel, as established by KRS 229.260, should be abolished, recreated, and restructured with a focus on providing the newly created Kentucky Boxing and Wrestling Commission with the advice and guidance it needs to advocate for, and oversee the health and safety of, participants in boxing, sparring, kickboxing, mixed martial arts, wrestling, and other full-contact combative sports: NOW, THEREFORE, I, Matthew G. Bevin, Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Kentucky Constitution, Sections 69 and 81, and KRS 12.028, do hereby Order and Direct the following: - The Kentucky Boxing and Wrestling Authority is abolished. The terms of the members serving on the Kentucky Boxing and Wrestling Authority as it existed prior to the filing of this Order shall expire immediately upon the filing of this Order. I. The Kentucky Boxing and Wrestling Commission (“Commission”) is created and established as an agency of state government charged with the responsibility for regulatory oversight and the establishment of sound policies and procedures governing the conduct of boxing, sparring, kickboxing, mixed martial arts, wrestling, and other full-contact combative sports within the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The Commission shall be attached to the Public Protection Cabinet for administrative purposes. All duties, functions, responsibilities, records, equipment, staff, and supporting budgets of the Kentucky Boxing and Wrestling Authority and all functions, rights, powers, duties, and obligations as set forth in the following statutes and other relevant provisions of law are transferred to the Commission: KRS 229.011, 229.021, 229.031, 229.041, 229.051, 229.061, 229.071, 229.081, 229.091, 229.101, 229,111, 229.121, 229.131, 229.141, 229.151, 229.155, 229.171, 229.180, 229.190, 229.200, 229.210, 229.240, 229.250, 229.260, 229.991. Ill, The Commission shall consist of four (4) members appointed by the Governor and, in addition, shall include the Secretary of the Public Protection Cabinet or the Secretary’s designee who shall serve as an ex officio, voting member. OfSecretary of State Frankfort Kentucky IV. VI. Vu. MATTHEW G. BEVIN GOVERNOR EXECUTIVE ORDER 2016-270 May 16, 2016 those members appointed by the Governor, one (1) member shall be a medical doctor licensed to practice medicine in Kentucky; one (1) member shall be an attorney licensed to practice law in Kentucky; and one (1) member shall have experience in sports marketing or promotion. At least one (1) member shall have no financial interest in the business or industry regulated. The appointed members of the Commission shall serve for a term of three (3) years at the pleasure of the Governor, except that of the members first appointed, one (1) shall serve for a term of one (1) year; one (1) shall serve for a term of two (2) years; and two (2) shall serve for a term of three (3) years. Any member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring other than by expiration of a term shall be appointed for the remainder of the unexpired term. A majority of the ‘members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. Members of the Commission shall receive one hundred dollars ($100) per day for each meeting attended and shall be reimbursed for all expenses paid or incurred in the discharge of official business. The Governor shall appoint one (1) member of the Commission to serve as its Chairperson. The Governor shall further designate a second member to serve as Vice Chairperson with authority to act in the absence of the Chairperson or if the office of the Chairperson is vacant. The Chairperson and Vice Chairperson shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor. Except as otherwise provided, the Commission shall be responsible for the following: A. Developing programs and promulgating regulations and procedures which will aggressively fulfill its oversight and regulatory role with full accountability and internal controls to protect professional athletes, spectators, and event participants; B. Adhering to the best regulatory practices and due process procedures to protect the regulated community and the interests of the Commonwealth; C. Developing the Commonwealth's goals of providing professional staff necessary to ensure that events are effectively regulated while allowing Commission members to provide the policy oversight necessary to protect the integrity of the regulatory program; and D. Promoting Kentucky as a host site for world-class boxing, kickboxing, mixed martial arts, and wrestling events. To carry out the functions relating to its duties and responsibilities and to afford the full experience and resources of the Public Protection Cabinet, the Secretary of the Public Protection Cabinet or his designee will carry out the duties and responsibilities of the executive director of the Commission until such time as revenue of five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) is generatedSecretary of State Frankfort Kentucky vu. IX. XL. XI. MATTHEW G. BEVIN GOVERNOR EXECUTIVE ORDER 2016-270 May 16, 2016 in two (2) consecutive fiscal years by the Commission. After such revenue condition has been met, and upon request of the Secretary of the Public Protection Cabinet, the Governor shall appoint an executive director who shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The Governor shall set the qualifications and salary for the position of executive director under the provisions of KRS 64.640. The executive director, who shall employ sufficient regulatory staff for the Commission, shall be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Commission including, but not limited to: A. Complying with regulations; B. Issuing licenses and permits; C. Establishing appropriate organizational structures; D. Carrying out policy and program directives of the Commission; and E, Performing all other duties and responsibilities assigned by law. With the approval of the Commission, the executive director and regulatory staff may enter into agreements with any state agency or political subdivision of the state, any postsecondary education institution, or any other person or entity to enlist assistance to implement the duties and responsibilities of the Commission. All administrative regulations previously promulgated under the authority of the Kentucky Boxing and Wrestling Authority prior to the filing of this Order shall remain in full force and effect and shall be administered by the Commission. ‘The Kentucky Boxing and Wrestling Authority Medical Advisory Panel is abolished. The terms of the members, if any, serving on the Kentucky Boxing and Wrestling Authority Medical Advisory Panel as it existed prior to the filing of this Order shall expire immediately upon the filing of this Order. The Kentucky Boxing and Wrestling Commission Medical Advisory Panel (Medical Panel”) is created and established as an agency of state government. In the areas regulated by the Commission, the Medical Panel shall advise the Commission on matters involving the health and safety of contestants, medical policy for events and contests, and the fitness of an individual referred to the panel to compete. All duties, functions, responsibilities, records, equipment, staff, and supporting budgets of the Kentucky Boxing and Wrestling Authority Medical Advisory Panel and all functions, rights, powers, duties, and obligations as set forth in KRS 229.260 and other relevant provisions of law are transferred to the Medical Panel.MATTHEW G. BEVIN GOVERNOR EXECUTIVE ORDER 2016-270 Secretary of State May 16, 2016 Frankfort Kentucky xml. XIV. xv. XVI. ‘The Medical Panel shall consist of three (3) to five (5) medical doctors licensed to practice medicine in Kentucky. The Secretary of the Public Protection Cabinet shall appoint the members of the Medical Panel except that the Commission member who is a medical doctor licensed to practice medicine in Kentucky shall be an ex officio, voting member of the Medical Panel and shall serve as the Medical Panel's Chairperson. The Medical “anel’s members shall practice in medical fields that are related to the types of juries of which a boxing, wrestling, or mixed martial arts contestant is most likely to sustain. At least one (1) of the Medical Panel’s members must practice in the field of neurology or neurosurgery. ‘The Medical Panel shall meet at least semi-annually, Each member of the Medical Panel shall receive one hundred dollars ($100) per day for each meeting of the Medical Panel and for each day or portion thereof that the ‘member is engaged in carrying out the duties of the Medical Panel. The Public Protection Cabinet, the Office of State Budget Director, the Personnel Cabinet, the Finance and Administration Cabinet, and the Commission shall take all necessary action to effectuate the provisions of this Order. Thereby appoint the following to serve as members of the Commission: Thomas W. Gift, Jr. 2322 Woodbourne Avenue Louisville, Kentucky 40205 to serve for a term ending May 16, 2018. Chad E, Miller 11114 Pebble Creek Drive Louisville, Kentucky 40241 to serve for a term ending May 16, 2019. Timothy Nolan 12786 Burns Road California, Kentucky 41007 to serve for a term ending May 16, 2019. Dr. Tad D. Seifert 6103 Springhouse Farm Lane Louisville, Kentucky 40222 to serve for a term ending May 16, 2017.MATTHEW G. BEVIN GOVERNOR EXECUTIVE ORDER 2016-270 Secretary of State May 16, 2016 Kentucky XVII. I hereby appoint Chad E. Miller to serve as the Chairperson of the Commission and Thomas W. Gif, Jr. to serve as the Vice Chairperson of the Commission. Please issue commissions to them. IATTHEW G. BEVIN, Governor ‘Commonwealth of Kentucky ALISON LUNDER\ Secretary of StateREORGANIZATION PLAN This Reorganization is primarily for administrative purposes. This Reorganization establishes certain membership requirements for the Kentucky Boxing and Wrestling Commission and the Kentucky Boxing and Wrestling Commission Medical Advisory Panel. These membership requirements are intended to increase participant safety, promote the regulatory process, and enhance Kentucky’s ability to compete to host world-class boxing, wrestling, mixed martial arts, and similar events. It is not anticipated that this Reorganization will have any budgetary or personnel impact.