Specifications include, but are not limited to: Racing stewards must be available from at least one week before live racing begins until one week after the meet ends, unless otherwise agreed by the MRC. Any income which may accrue to the contractor, other than salary as a steward under this contract, must be independent of and unrelated to patronage of or employment by any license of the MRC so as to avoid the appearance of any conflict of interest or suggestion of preferential treatment of a licensee. The Steward position will require the individual to work a minimum of five days/evenings per week to coordinate with the live racing and entry schedules. Contractors must be able and willing to work weekends, evenings and holidays during the racing season unless otherwise specifically agreed by the MRC.