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(a)If the tax levied under section 6 of this
chapter is increased by an ordinance of the county fiscal body, the
county executive shall create a commission to promote:
(1)economic development; and
(2)the development and growth of the convention, visitor, and
tourism industry;
in the county.
(b)The composition and appointment of the membership of a
commission created under subsection (a) must be as follows:
(1)Subject to subdivision (2), the county executive shall
determine the number of members of the commission.
(2)The commission must be composed of an odd number of
members.
(3)A simple majority of the members must be:
(A)engaged in the convention or tourism business;
(B)involved in or promoting conventions, visitors, or tourism;
or
(C)involved in promoting economic development
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(a) If the tax levied under section 6 of this
chapter is increased by an ordinance of the county fiscal body, the
county executive shall create a commission to promote:
(1) economic development; and
(2) the development and growth of the convention, visitor, and
tourism industry;
in the county.
(b) The composition and appointment of the membership of a
commission created under subsection (a) must be as follows:
(1) Subject to subdivision (2), the county executive shall
determine the number of members of the commission.
(2) The commission must be composed of an odd number of
members.
(3) A simple majority of the members must be:
(A) engaged in the convention or tourism business;
(B) involved in or promoting conventions, visitors, or tourism;
or
(C) involved in promoting economic development in the
county.
(4) At least two (2) members must be engaged in the business of
renting or furnishing rooms, lodging, or accommodations (as
described in section 6 of this chapter) if at least two (2) such
individuals are available and willing to serve on the commission.
(5) Not more than a simple majority of the members may be
affiliated with the same political party.
(6) Each member must reside in the county.
(7) The executive of the largest municipality of the county shall
appoint a number of members equal to:
(A) the total number of members of the commission; multiplied
by
(B) a fraction:
(i) the numerator of which is equal to the population of the
largest municipality in the county; and
(ii) the denominator of which is equal to the total population
of the county;
rounded to the nearest whole number. The county executive shall
determine who appoints the members of the commission not
appointed by the executive of the largest municipality of the
county.
(c) All terms of office of commission members begin on January 1.
Initial appointments must be for staggered terms, with subsequent
appointments for two (2) year terms. A member whose term expires
may be reappointed to serve another term. If a vacancy occurs, the
appointing authority shall appoint a qualified person to serve for the
remainder of the term. If an initial appointment is not made by
February 1 or a vacancy is not filled within thirty (30) days after the
vacancy occurs, the commission shall appoint a member by majority
vote.
(d) A member of the commission may be removed for cause by the
member's appointing authority.
(e) Members of the commission may not receive a salary. However,
commission members are entitled to reimbursement for necessary
expenses incurred in the performance of their respective duties.
(f) Each commission member, before entering the member's duties,
shall take an oath of office in the usual form, to be endorsed upon the
member's certificate of appointment and promptly filed with the clerk
of the circuit court of the county.
(g) The commission shall meet after January 1 each year for the
purpose of organization. The commission shall elect one (1) of its
members president, another vice president, another secretary, and
another treasurer. The members elected to those offices shall perform
the duties pertaining to the offices. The first officers chosen shall serve
from the date of their election until their successors are elected and
qualified. A majority of the commission constitutes a quorum, and the
concurrence of a majority of the commission is necessary to authorize
any action.