12-16,101. Convention and tourism committee; appointment; terms; contracts and programs.
12-16,101
12-16,101. Convention and tourism committee;
appointment; terms; contracts and 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 board of county commissioners or city 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 board of county
commissioners or city governing body shall attempt to create a representative
balance of large and small businesses and businesses from the various
geographic areas of such county. The board of county commissioners or city
governing body shall provide, by resolution, for the method of appointment
and the length of the term of members. The
length of term shall not exceed four years. The board of
county commissioners or city governing body levying such
tax shall have the
authority to contract for convention and tourism programs to be implemented.
History: L. 1977, ch. 93, § 6;
L. 2001, ch. 135, § 2; July 1.