41-2302. Director; compensation; duties;
appointment


A. The director of the office shall be responsible for promoting and developing
tourism business and planning, and developing a campaign of information, advertising,
promotion, exhibition and publicity relating to tourism business, including the
recreational, scenic and historical attractions of this state and all communities and
regions of this state, and disseminating such information to the public through various
state, national and international media.


B. The director is eligible to receive compensation determined pursuant to section
38-611.


C. The director shall be appointed by the governor pursuant to section 38-211 and
shall serve at the governor's pleasure.


D. The director shall have at least the following qualifications:


1. Five years of management experience in the domestic and international tourism
and travel industry.


2. A fundamental understanding of the technical elements of the tourism industry
including travel, trade, group, incentive and individual markets, advertising techniques
and evaluation methods.


3. Experience in either marketing or public relations.