Section 21-K:23 Commission Established; Members; Duties.
I. There is established a New Hampshire film and television commission within the department of cultural resources. The purposes of the commission shall be:
(a) To promote the economic development of the film and television industry in New Hampshire.
(b) To promote the utilization of location sites by the film and television industry in the state of New Hampshire.
(c) To increase the use of New Hampshire hotels, restaurants, and local businesses by visiting film and television production companies.
II. The commission shall:
(a) Identify opportunities for activities related to the film and television industries.
(b) Recommend both long-range and short-term programs that will result in economic gain for the state.
(c) Educate state, local, and private officials and organizations regarding the benefits and rewards that can result from increased development of this industry.
(d) Secure sites, as appropriate, within the state suitable for filming by the motion picture industry, the television industry, independent film producers, and other filmmakers.
III. Members of the commission shall be as follows:
(a) Five members appointed by the commissioner of the department of cultural resources:
(1) Three members representing the film and television industry.
(2) Two members of the general public with an interest in the film industry.
(b) The commissioner of the department of cultural resources, or designee.
(c) The commissioner of the department of resources and economic development, or designee.
(d) The commissioner of safety, or designee.
(e) The executive director of the fish and game department, or designee.
(f) A representative of the New Hampshire Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives, appointed by that organization.
(g) A representative the New Hampshire Municipal Association, appointed by that organization.
(h) A representative of the New Hampshire Police Chiefs' Association, appointed by that organization.
(i) A member of the senate, appointed by the senate president.
(j) A member of the house of representatives, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.
IV. Members appointed under subparagraph III(a) shall serve as voting members of the commission; all other members shall serve as ex-officio members of the commission. The term of office for members shall be 3 years and until a successor is appointed, except that members of the executive branch and legislature shall serve a term coterminous with their appointment or term in office. The initial members of the commission shall serve staggered terms. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner and for the unexpired terms. The members of the commission shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for necessary travel and other necessary expenses. Legislative members shall receive mileage at the legislative rate when attending to the duties of the commission.
V. The members shall annually elect a person from among its membership to act as chairperson.
VI. The department of cultural resources shall cooperate with the commission and shall provide necessary information and staff support.
Source. 2004, 257:38, eff. July 1, 2004. 2005, 66:1, eff. July 22, 2005.