Section 12-A:44 Advisory Committee on Travel and Tourism. - New Hampshire Statutes

   I. There is established an advisory committee on travel and tourism to recommend ideas and provide input to the division of travel and tourism development. The committee shall provide a mechanism for the private sector to advise said division of trends and needs and to disseminate information among public and private sector units interested in fostering travel and tourism throughout the state. The committee members shall act as advocates and work to educate businesses, citizens, and communities on the benefits of travel and tourism.
   II. The advisory committee shall consist of the director of the division of travel and tourism development, 3 individuals at-large having an interest in travel and tourism, and an individual representing each of the following:
      (a) Chambers of commerce.
      (b) Regional and/or statewide trade associations.
      (c) Lodging.
      (d) Food and beverage.
      (e) Recreation.
      (f) Attractions.
      (g) Camping.
      (h) Culture, arts, and history.
      (i) Environment and wildlife.
      (j) Retail industry.
      (k) Transportation.
      (l) Education.
   III. The members of the committee shall be nominated by the commissioner of the department of resources and economic development and appointed by the governor and executive council for a term of 3 years and until their successors are appointed and qualified. No member of the committee other than the director of travel and tourism development shall serve more than 2 consecutive terms. Geographic diversity shall be maintained.
   IV. The committee shall elect its own chairperson and shall meet on a quarterly basis. Members of the committee shall not be compensated.

Source. 1999, 317:6, eff. July 1, 1999.