2010 Maine Code
TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES
Chapter 383: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
5 §13090-F. Maine Tourism Commission (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 5, SECTION 13080-R)

Part 18-A: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Subchapter 3: TOURISM AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

§13090-F. Maine Tourism Commission

(REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 5, SECTION 13080-R)

1. Maine Tourism Commission. The Maine Tourism Commission, established by section 12004-I, subsection 87 and referred to in this section as the "commission," shall assist and advise the Office of Tourism to achieve its purpose under section 13090-C. The commission consists of 25 voting members appointed by the Governor as follows:

A. Three members representing the outdoor sporting interests of the State, including:

(1) One member representing a statewide organization of hunters, anglers and trappers;

(2) One member representing the interests of large landowners; and

(3) One member representing a statewide organization of licensed Maine guides; [1999, c. 445, §1 (RPR).]

B. Eight public members who represent their respective regions and have experience in the field or have demonstrated concern for the travel industry; [2005, c. 33, §1 (AMD).]

C. Thirteen members of major tourism trade associations, including:

(1) At least one member representing a statewide organization of hotels, motels and inns;

(2) At least one member representing a statewide organization of restaurants;

(3) At least one member representing a statewide organization of campground owners;

(4) At least one member representing the retail sector in the State;

(5) At least one member representing the motorcoach industry;

(6) At least one member representing the air transportation industry;

(7) At least one member representing arts and cultural organizations; and

(8) At least one member representing a statewide organization of youth camps; and [2009, c. 211, Pt. B, §2 (AMD).]

D. One member representing a statewide organization of agricultural producers. [2005, c. 33, §1 (NEW).]

The terms of the voting members are for 4 years each. The Governor shall fill a vacancy in the membership for any unexpired term. The commissioners, directors or designees of the following state departments or offices shall serve as ex officio, nonvoting members of the commission: the department; the State Planning Office; the Department of Conservation; the Department of Transportation; the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife; the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources; the Department of Education; and the Bureau of Public Improvements. The Canadian Affairs Coordinator shall also serve as an ex officio, nonvoting member of the commission. A chair and vice-chair of the commission must be elected annually from the appointed membership.

[ 2009, c. 211, Pt. B, §2 (AMD) .]

2. Powers and duties. The commission shall:

A. Recommend rules for the implementation of section 13090-G and make recommendations on the award of matching funds to the commissioner and the Director of the Office of Tourism; [2003, c. 198, §10 (AMD).]

B. Recommend policy guidelines on marketing, promotion and advertising strategies to the Office of Tourism; [2003, c. 198, §10 (AMD).]

C. Conduct public hearings necessary to obtain input concerning tourism policy development from a broad cross-section of travel interests; [RR 1995, c. 2, §11 (RAL).]

D. Assist the Office of Tourism in providing technical assistance to the travel industry and in planning and conducting periodic tourism conferences; [2003, c. 198, §10 (AMD).]

E. Prepare a report for annual submission to the Governor and the Legislature relative to the programs, policies and accomplishments of the commission; and [RR 1995, c. 2, §11 (RAL).]

F. Assist the Office of Tourism in other areas the commissioner considers appropriate and necessary to ensure the successful implementation of this section. [2003, c. 198, §10 (AMD).]

[ 2003, c. 198, §10 (AMD) .]

3. Compensation. Commission members are entitled to compensation as provided by chapter 379.

[ RR 1995, c. 2, §11 (RAL) .]

SECTION HISTORY

RR 1995, c. 2, §11 (RAL). RR 1995, c. 2, §§12, 13 (COR). 1997, c. 268, §1 (AMD). 1999, c. 445, §1 (AMD). 2003, c. 198, §10 (AMD). 2005, c. 33, §1 (AMD). 2009, c. 211, Pt. B, §2 (AMD).