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MARYLAND HORSE RACING
COUNCIL, INC.

President: John B. Merryman

Alvin Akman; Richard Davison; Martin Jacobs;
Alvin Karwacki; Harry W. Kelley; William E.
Miller II; Howard M. Mosner, Jr.; Kenneth A.
Schertle; George T. Starkey; James B. Steele;
Katharine M. Voss; two vacancies.

Ralph Elsmo, Executive Director

201 W. Padonia Road, Suite 200
Timonium 21093 Telephone: 561-2324

The Maryland Horse Racing Council, Inc., was
formed in 1982 to promote and protect the eco-
nomic and general welfare of pari-mutuel horse
racing and breeding in Maryland (Chapter 893,
Acts of 1982). It represents and promotes the
common interest of the Maryland horse racing and
breeding industry; the State breeding associations,
race tracks, and other elements of the racing
industry; and the persons, partnerships and corpo-
rations associated with the racing and breeding
industry. The Council also promotes high stan-
dards in horse breeding, training, and racing. It
also is dedicated to the education of all Maryland
citizens concerning the economic, entertainment,
and cultural value of the Maryland horse industry.

The Council is composed of fourteen members
who serve indefinite terms. Members represent all
segments of the racing industry, including track
owners, agricultural and fair organizations, horse
breeders, jockeys, and track employees (Code
1957, Art. 78B, sec. 29).

HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION

Chairperson: James C. Fletcher, Jr., 1989

Susan P. Leviton, 1985; Mary B. Malley, 1985;
Sylvia S. Rodriguez, 1985; William A. Lee dark
III, 1987; Clara Clow, 1987; Jean W. Creek,
Ph.D., 1987; Phyllis J. Eriich, 1989; Leonard D.
Jackson, Sr., 1989.

David L. Glenn, Executive Director
Elinor H. Kerpelman, Deputy Director
Risselle R. Fleisher, General Counsel

20 E. Franklin St.
Baltimore 21202 Telephone: 659-1700

Eastern Shore Office:

514 Race St.
Cambridge 21613 Telephone: 228-0112

The Human Relations Commission originally
was created in 1927 as the Interracial Commission
(Chapter 559, Acts of 1927). In 1943 it was
renamed the Commission to Study Problems Af-
fecting the Colored Population (Chapter 431, Acts
of 1943). Its name was changed again in 1951 to
the Commission on Interracial Problems and Rela-
tions (Chapter 548, Acts of 1951). In 1969 it
became the Human Relations Commission (Chap-
ter 83, Acts of 1968).

The Commission is authorized to eliminate dis-
crimination based on race, color, national origin,
religion, sex, marital status, physical handicap,
mental handicap, and age. It formulates general
policy and direction, acts upon programs and
administrative proposals, conducts public meet-
ings, and promotes Commission community pres-
ence and assistance. The Commission administers
and enforces the Maryland Public Accommoda-
tions Law, Discrimination in Housing Law, and
the Fair Employment Practices Law. It initiates
complaints and investigates complaints of discrimi-
nation in State agencies (Chapter 153, Acts of
1969). It has the power to conduct public hearings,
administer oaths, issue subpoenas, and to compel
attendance or testimony of witnesses, production
of books, papers, records, and documents relevant
or necessary for proceeding under these laws. The
Commission can issue, in addition to other relief, a
cease and desist order if evidence shows that a
respondent has engaged in a discriminatory act. In
addition, in cases of employment discrimination, it
may award back pay of up to two years' duration.

The Commission studies human relations, condi-
tions, and problems to promote the betterment of
human and community relations. The agency also
is responsible for submitting legislative recommen-
dations to the Governor, and for overseeing com-
pliance with the Code of Fair Practices as promul-
gated by the Governor.

Efforts in Fair Employment Practices are sup-
plemented by a deferral relationship and funding
as provided by the U.S. Equal Employment Oppor-
tunity Commission. Similarly, the Commission's
efforts in fair housing are funded by the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development
through Cooperative Agreements which fund case
processing as well as community education activi-
ties.

The Commission consists of nine members ap-
pointed by the Governor with the advice and
consent of the Senate for staggered six-year terms.