Sec. 2. (a) There is created a five (5) member convention and visitor commission (referred to as the “commission” in this chapter), whose purpose it is to promote the development and growth of the convention and visitor industry in the county.

     (b) The county council, by majority vote, shall appoint three (3) members of the commission. Two (2) members must be owners or general managers of a hotel or motel having at least forty (40) beds that is located in the county.

     (c) The county commissioners, by majority vote, shall appoint two (2) members of the commission. One (1) member must be an owner or general manager of a hotel or motel having at least forty (40) beds that is located in the county. One (1) member must be the director or associate director of the Indiana University Memorial Union.

     (d) All terms of office begin on January 1 and end on December 31. Members of the commission appointed by the county council serve two (2) year terms, and members appointed by the county commissioners serve one (1) year terms. A member whose term expires may be reappointed to serve another term. If a vacancy occurs, a person shall be appointed by the original appointing authority to serve for the remainder of the term.

     (e) A member of the commission may be removed for cause by his appointing authority.

     (f) Members of the commission may not receive a salary. However, commission members shall receive reimbursement for necessary expenses, but only when the necessary expenses are incurred in the performance of their respective duties.

As added by Acts 1977, P.L.92, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.62-1990, SEC.1; P.L.85-1995, SEC.34.