(b) It shall be the duty of the secretary to keep a full and faithful record of the proceedings of the commission, preserve at the general office of the commission all books, maps, documents and papers entrusted to his or her care, prepare for service such papers and notices as may be required by the commission, and perform such other duties as the commission may prescribe. 16. To operate, or immediately appoint or contract with an independent third party to operate, any video lottery gaming facility subject to licensure by the commission on an interim basis in the event that the licensed operator or operators of such facility discontinues operations due to financial, regulatory or any other circumstances, including, but not limited to, license revocation, relinquishment or expiration, and the commission determines, after notice and an opportunity for hearing, that it would further the public interest to continue such operations. Such operation shall be on a temporary basis, not to exceed one hundred eighty days, until such time as a permanent operator is licensed and authorized to operate such facility. 17. To retain and employ private consultants and agencies on a contract basis for rendering technical or other assistance and advice for the performance of its duties. 18. To annually report to the governor, the speaker of the assembly and the temporary president of the senate, its proceedings for the preceding calendar year and any suggestions and recommendations as it shall deem desirable. 19. To promulgate any rules and regulations that it deems necessary to carry out its responsibilities. 20. The commission shall serve as a host racing commission and an off-track betting commission for purposes of 15 U.S.C. 3001, et seq. * 21. Prior to transporting into this state any gambling devices for the purpose of exhibition or marketing, an officer of the manufacturer or distributor of the gambling devices shall file with the gaming commission a statement affirmed under penalty of perjury that such gambling devices are being transported into this state in a sealed container and possessed solely for the purpose of exhibition or marketing. Such statement shall specify the number of devices, types of devices, the dates upon which such devices are to be so transported and possessed within the state, which period shall not exceed two weeks, and the identity of the person or persons who will have custody and control of the devices while in this state. Such statement shall further specify that the gambling devices will thereafter be transported in a sealed container to a jurisdiction outside of this state for purposes that are lawful in such outside jurisdiction. The commission may determine the form, content and manner of filing of such statement and shall be authorized to promulgate any rules and regulations necessary to carry out the purposes of this subdivision. * NB There are 2 sb 21's * 21. The commission shall promptly make available for public inspection and copying via electronic connection to the commission's website a copy of any report received from the New York state board of elections pursuant to article fourteen of the election law. * NB There are 2 sb 21's 22. The commission shall annually conduct an evaluation of video lottery gaming to consider the various competitive factors impacting such industry and shall consider administrative changes that may be necessary to ensure a competitive industry and preserve its primary function of raising revenue for public education. 23. To register and regulate interactive fantasy sports in New York state.