The presiding judge at each meeting shall exercise authority and supervision over the State racing officials and over the association racing officials assigned to or employed at such meeting. In the presiding judge's absence, or incapacity, the powers and duties of the presiding judge shall be exercised by the associate judge designated by the presiding judge for such purpose.
N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 9 § 4105.5