41-2304

41-2304. Advisory council; representation;
duties

A. The governor shall appoint a tourism advisory council which shall be composed of
fifteen members who shall serve at the pleasure of the governor.

B. Members of the tourism advisory council shall include representatives from
recreational and tourist attractions, lodging, restaurant or food and transportation
industries, other tourism businesses and the general public. The council shall include
one member from each of the six geographical planning areas of this state. The
respective areas shall consist of the noted counties as follows:

1. Area 1 Maricopa.

2. Area 2 Pima.

3. Area 3 Apache, Coconino, Navajo and Yavapai.

4. Area 4 Mohave and Yuma.

5. Area 5 Gila and Pinal.

6. Area 6 Graham, Greenlee, Cochise and Santa Cruz.

C. Of the members first appointed, three shall be appointed for a term ending June
30, 1979 and three each for terms ending one, two, three and four years
thereafter. Subsequent appointments shall be for terms of five years, except for an
appointment to fill an unexpired term which shall be for the remainder of the term.

D. The council shall assist and advise the director in preparation of the budget
and in establishment of policies and programs which promote and develop tourism in this
state.