CHAPTER 4. INDIANA TOURISM COUNCIL - Indiana Statutes

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.

IC 5-29-4-5
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.