CHAPTER 4. INDIANA TOURISM COUNCIL
IC 5-29-4
Chapter 4. Indiana Tourism Council
IC 5-29-4-1
Council established
Sec. 1. The Indiana tourism council is established.
As added by P.L.229-2005, SEC.4.
IC 5-29-4-2
Members
Sec. 2. The council consists of the following members:
(1) The lieutenant governor.
(2) Two (2) members of the senate, who may not be members
of the same political party, appointed by the president pro
tempore of the senate, for a term of one (1) year.
(3) Two (2) members of the house of representatives, who may
not be members of the same political party, appointed by the
speaker of the house of representatives, for a term of one (1)
year.
(4) Six (6) regional tourism industry representatives, appointed
by the respective tourism regions, for a term of one (1) year.
(5) Twelve (12) representatives of the private sector, appointed
by the governor, for a term of two (2) years. One (1)
representative must own or operate an agritourism business.
(6) The director.
(7) The commissioner of the Indiana department of
transportation.
(8) The director of the department of natural resources.
(9) A member appointed by the Indiana Hotel and Lodging
Association, for a term of one (1) year.
(10) A member appointed by the Restaurant and Hospitality
Association of Indiana, for a term of one (1) year.
(11) A member appointed by the Association of Indiana
Convention and Visitor Bureaus, for a term of one (1) year.
(12) A member appointed by the Council of Indiana Attractions,
for a term of one (1) year.
(13) A member appointed by the Indiana Gaming Association,
for a term of one (1) year.
(14) A member appointed by the Recreation Vehicle Indiana
Council, for a term of one (1) year.
(15) A member appointed by the Indiana Bed and Breakfast
Association, for a term of one (1) year.
(16) A member appointed by the Indiana State Festival
Association, for a term of one (1) year.
As added by P.L.229-2005, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.144-2006,
SEC.12.
IC 5-29-4-3
Procedures
Sec. 3. (a) Seventeen (17) members of the council constitute a
quorum.
(b) The affirmative votes of a majority of the members appointed
to the council are required for the council to take action.
(c) The lieutenant governor shall serve as chairperson of the
council.
(d) The council shall adopt written procedures to govern the
transaction of business by the council.
(e) A member of the council who is not a state employee is not
entitled to the minimum salary per diem provided by
IC 4-10-11-2.1(b). The member is also not entitled to reimbursement
for traveling expenses and other expenses actually incurred in
connection with the member's duties.
As added by P.L.229-2005, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.144-2006,
SEC.13.
IC 5-29-4-4
Duties
Sec. 4. (a) The council shall do the following:
(1) Assist in developing goals and objectives for the office.
(2) Analyze the results and effectiveness of grants made by the
office.
(3) Build commitment and unity among tourism industry
groups.
(4) Create a forum for sharing talent, resources, and ideas
regarding tourism.
(5) Encourage public and private participation necessary for the
promotion of tourism.
(6) Make recommendations to the office regarding matters
involving tourism.
(7) Make recommendations concerning grants from the tourism
information and promotion fund.
(8) Make budget recommendations to the lieutenant governor.
(b) The council may establish advisory groups to make
recommendations to the office on tourism research, development,
and marketing.
As added by P.L.229-2005, SEC.4.
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Funds
Sec. 5. The council may receive funds from any source and may
expend funds for activities necessary, convenient, or expedient to
carry out the council's purposes.
As added by P.L.229-2005, SEC.4.
IC 5-29-4-6
Office; administrative services to council
Sec. 6. The office shall provide administrative services to the
council, as directed by the lieutenant governor.
As added by P.L.229-2005, SEC.4.
IC 5-29-4-7
Annual report
Sec. 7. The council shall submit an annual report to the governor
and to the general assembly in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6
not later than November 1 each year.
As added by P.L.229-2005, SEC.4.