2020 Indiana Code
Title 5. State and Local Administration
Article 29. Office of Tourism Development
Chapter 4. Indiana Tourism Council
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.

(9) Approve or deny applications submitted to the office for the statewide tourism marketing development program as designated by the general assembly in the biennial budget.

(10) Submit a report on the council's activities to the office for inclusion in the annual report submitted under IC 5-29-2-8.

(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. Amended by P.L.213-2015, SEC.80; P.L.130-2018, SEC.20.