CHAPTER 2. OFFICE OF TOURISM DEVELOPMENT
IC 5-29-2
Chapter 2. Office of Tourism Development
IC 5-29-2-1
Office established
Sec. 1. The office of tourism development is established.
As added by P.L.229-2005, SEC.4.
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Lieutenant governor appoints director
Sec. 2. The lieutenant governor shall appoint the director of the
office.
As added by P.L.229-2005, SEC.4.
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Director
Sec. 3. (a) The director of the office serves at the pleasure of the
lieutenant governor.
(b) The director is the executive and chief administrative officer
of the office.
(c) The director is entitled to compensation in an amount to be
fixed by the lieutenant governor with the approval of the budget
agency.
As added by P.L.229-2005, SEC.4.
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Director; employees
Sec. 4. The director may hire employees as necessary in the
performance of the office's functions. Salaries of personnel shall be
fixed by the director, with the approval of the lieutenant governor
and the budget agency.
As added by P.L.229-2005, SEC.4.
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Office; duties
Sec. 5. (a) The office may do the following:
(1) Cooperate with federal, state, and local governments and
agencies in the coordination of programs to promote tourism.
(2) Receive and expend funds, grants, gifts, and contributions
of money, property, labor, and other things of value from public
and private sources, including grants from agencies and
instrumentalities of the state and the federal government. The
office:
(A) may accept federal grants for providing planning
assistance, making grants, or providing other services or
functions necessary to political subdivisions, planning
commissions, or other public or private organizations;
(B) shall administer these grants in accordance with the
terms of the grants; and
(C) may contract with political subdivisions, planning
commissions, or other public or private organizations to
carry out the purposes for which the grants were made.
(3) Request assistance, information, and advice regarding the
duties and functions of the office from an officer, agent, or
employee of the state. The head of any other state department
or agency may assign any of the department's or agency's
employees to the office on a temporary basis, or may direct a
division or agency under the department's or agency's
supervision and control to make a special study or survey
requested by the director.
(4) Disseminate information concerning and advertise or
contract to advertise the cultural, recreational, quality of life,
and tourism advantages of Indiana.
(5) Plan, direct, and conduct research activities.
(b) The office shall assist in the development and promotion of
Indiana's tourist resources, facilities, attractions, and activities.
As added by P.L.229-2005, SEC.4.
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Advisory committee
Sec. 6. The director may establish advisory committees to advise
the office on issues determined by the director. If the director
establishes an advisory committee under this section, the advisory
committee must:
(1) have members that represent diverse geographic areas and
economic sectors of Indiana; and
(2) include members or representatives of tourism
organizations.
An advisory committee member is not entitled to salary or per diem.
As added by P.L.229-2005, SEC.4.
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Rules
Sec. 7. The director may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to carry out
this article.
As added by P.L.229-2005, SEC.4.