(A) There is hereby established the Hotel Occupancy Tax Board of the city, which shall be composed of five members. A minimum of three Board members shall be residents of the city. The other members shall either be residents of the city, the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction, or a representative of a business that contributes to the tourism industry in the city. The members shall serve staggered two-year terms with odd-numbered seats running from August 1 through July 31 of odd-numbered years and even-numbered seats running from August 1 through July 31 of even-numbered years and until their successors have been appointed and qualified.
(B) A Board position shall become vacant if the Board member fails to attend three consecutive Board meetings without being excused by the Board.
(C) It is the public policy of the city that the Board reflects the makeup of our community and be balanced according to expertise, interest, and geography. Board appointments shall be made without regard to race, sex, religion, or national origin.
(D) The Board shall adopt bylaws regulating its activities.
(Ord. 960, passed 11-18-19)