Sec. 16. (a) In order to coordinate and assist efforts of the county and city fiscal bodies regarding the utilization of food and beverage tax receipts, an advisory commission shall be established and composed of the following individuals:

(1) Three (3) members who are owners of retail facilities that sell food or beverages subject to the county food and beverage tax imposed under this chapter appointed by the city and county executive.

(2) The president of the county executive.

(3) A member of the county fiscal body appointed by the members of the county fiscal body.

(4) The city executive.

(5) A member of the city legislative body appointed by the members of the city legislative body.

     (b) The county and city legislative bodies must request the advisory commission’s recommendations concerning the expenditure of any food and beverage tax funds collected under this chapter.

As added by P.L.176-2009, SEC.21. Amended by P.L.236-2023, SEC.108.