County Commissioner Resolutions - June 1997. ' `'
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RESOLUTION N0. 1997- �
WHEREAS, the County Council of Gibson County has levied the tax
on lodging income provided for in Indiana Code 6-9-18 by Ordinance
No. 1997- � dated the 20th day of May, 1997; and
WHEREAS,
Executive may
growth of the
County; and
Indiana Code 6-9-18-5 provides that the County
create a commission to promote the development and
convention, recreation and visitor industry in Gibson
WHEREAS, the establishment of such a commission is in the bes�
interest of Gibson County and its citizens and taxpayers;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County
Commissioners of Gibson County, Indiana as follows:
Section One:
There is hereby created a commission to promote the
development and growth of the convention, recreation and visitor
industry in Gibson County, Indiana to be know as the Gibson
County Convention, Visitor and Tourism Commission (hereinafter
"the Commission").
Section Two:
The Commission shall consist of seven (7) members of which
�ive (5) members shall be appointed by the Gibson County Board
of Commissioners and two (2) shall be appointed by the Mayor of
the City of Princeton, Indiana, Gibson County's largest
municipality. A simple majority of the members must be engaged
in the convention, visitor or tourism business or be involved in
or promoting conventions, visitors or tourism. If available and
willing to serve, at least two (2) of the members must be
engaged in the business of renting or furnishing rooms, lodging
or accommodations. Not more than one (1) member may be
affiliated with the same business enti�y. No more than a simple
majority of the members may be affiliated with the same
political party. Each member must reside in Gibson County,
Indiana.
Section Three:
All terms of office of Commission members shall begin on
January 1 provided that the initial appointments sha11 be
effective when made and shall be staggered with three (3)
members appointed by the Board of Commissioners and one (1)
member appointed by the Mayor of the City of Princeton servinq
an initial term expiring December 31, 1997 and two (2) members
appointed by the Board of Commissioners and one (1) member
appointed by the Mayor of the City of Princeton serving an
initial term expiring December 31, 1998. Subsequent
appointments shall be for two (2) year terms. A member whose
term expires may be reappointed to serve another term. If a
vacancy occurs, the aopointing authority shall appoint a
qualified person to serve for the remainder of the term. If an
appointment is not made by February 1 of any year or a vacancy
is not filled within thirty (30) days, the Commission shall
appoint a member by majority vote.
Section Four:
A member of the Commission may be removed for cause by his
or her appointing authority.
Section Five:
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 duties.
Section Six:
Each Commission member, before entering his or her duties,
shall take an Oath of Office in the usual form to be endorsed
upon his certification of appointment and the same shall be
promptly filed with the Clerk of the Gibson Circuit Court.
Section Seven:
The Commission shall meet as soon as is practical after
their appointments for purpose of organization and shall further
meet after January 1 of each year for the purpose of
organization. It shall elect one 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.
THIS RESOLUTION ADOPTED this 16th day of June, 1997.
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KEN` . GREUB ,
Gibson County Auditor
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