(a) Except as otherwise approved by the executive secretary, the following officials must be present at each horse race meeting conducted in this state:(1) three stewards;(2) at least two commission veterinarians;(3) an official starter;(4) at least one placing judge;(5) a paddock judge;(6) a clerk of scales;(7) an official timer;(8) a horseshoe inspector;(9) a racing secretary and handicapper;(10) an assistant racing secretary;(11) a stakes coordinator;(12) a mutuel manager;(13) a horse identifier;(14) a track superintendent;(15) a jockey room custodian;(16) a stable superintendent;(17) at least one morning clocker;(18) a horsemen's bookkeeper; and(19) two outriders.(b) An association may also appoint one or more patrol judges as officials.