|
Each of the participating localities in the LENOWISCO and Cumberland Plateau Planning District Commissions shall establish a local tourism advisory committee to promote tourism in the participating locality, participate and assist in the planning of the regional Tourism Development Authority, and develop a tourism destination plan for its participating locality. The Tourism Director, working with the tourism advisory committee chair, shall provide a slate of recommendations to the local governing body, which shall then appoint five or more appointees representing the travel industry, which includes lodging, restaurants, attractions, outdoor recreation, events or parks, or any community leaders with terms determined by the governing body, and who may be reappointed. The Tourism Director shall work with the chairman of the tourism advisory committee to facilitate regular meetings of the tourism advisory committee. 1993, c. 663, § 15.1-1399.19; 1994, c. 160 ; 1997, c. 160 ; 2018, cc. 160 , 160 .
|
