§ 44-125. Advisory board created; composition; disposition of proceeds.

(a)

The governing body shall administer the lodgers' tax monies collected. The mayor shall appoint, with the advice and consent of council, a five-member advisory board with the following qualifications:

(1)

Two members who are owners or operators of lodgings subject to occupancy tax within the municipality;

(2)

Two members who are owners or operators of industries located within the municipality that primarily provide services or products to tourists;

(3)

One member who is a resident of the municipality and represents the general public.

(b)

The terms of the board shall be staggered. All current terms of office shall terminate on December 31, 2012. Thereafter, two members shall be appointed for two year terms, and the remaining three members shall be appoint for three year terms. Thereafter, all appointments shall be for three year terms.

(c)

The board shall advise the governing body on the expenditure of funds authorized under section 44-126 for advertising, publicizing and promoting tourist attractions and facilities in the municipality and surrounding areas.

(Code 1979, § 27-116; Code 2005, § 110.095; Ord. No. 961, § 16, 8-12-1996; Ord. No. 1213, 9-11-2012 )