12-1695. Convention and tourism committee; appointment; terms; contracts for programs.
12-1695
12-1695. Convention and tourism committee;
appointment; terms; contracts for programs.
The governing body of any city or county which levies a transient guest
tax pursuant to this act may establish a convention and
tourism committee to make recommendations concerning the programs and
expenditures for promotion of conventions and tourism. If the
governing body decides to appoint a convention and tourism
committee, the governing body shall appoint 10
members to such committee, a majority of which shall be
representatives of businesses coming within the terms of this act. In
appointing such members, the governing body shall attempt to create a
representative balance of large and small businesses and businesses from
the various geographic areas of such city or county. The governing body
shall provide, by resolution, for the method of appointment and the length of
term of members. The length
of term shall not exceed four years. The
governing body levying
such tax shall have the authority to contract for convention and tourism
programs to be implemented.
History: L. 1975, ch. 490, § 4;
L. 2001, ch. 135, § 1; July 1.