There is hereby created and established a city tourism advisory board for the city, which shall consist of seven (7) members, all of whom shall be residents of Anderson County, Kansas. At least one member thereof, but in no case more than two (2) members thereof, may be nonresidents of Garnett. The remaining members shall be residents of the city. All members shall be appointed by the Governing Body.

(Code 1961, 2-9-1; Ord. 3690; Code 2023)

Upon this article taking effect, two (2) of the members shall be appointed to the first board for a term of one year; two (2) of the members shall be appointed for a term of two (2) years; and three (3) members shall be appointed for a term of three (3) years. Thereafter, as each such term expires, members shall be appointed for a term of three (3) years. In the event a vacancy shall occur during the term of any member, a successor shall be appointed for the unexpired portion of the term. Board members shall hold office until their successor is appointed and qualified.

(Code 1961, 2-9-2; Ord. 3690; Code 2023)

Members of the tourism advisory board shall serve without compensation.

(Code 1961, 2-9-3; Ord. 3690; Code 2023)

The tourism advisory board shall:

(a)   Study, investigate and develop programs and plans to create and maintain an environment in which tourism can flourish in Garnett and in the adjacent areas of Anderson County surrounding the city.

(b)   Foster communication regarding and encourage collaborative marketing strategies to maximize Garnett as a competitive tourist destination.

(c)   Counsel the Governing Body and the City Manager regarding all aspects of tourism and the promotion thereof, including, but not limited to, the expenditure by the governing body of Garnett’s transient guest tax monies.

(d)   Assist the city in seeking grants of outside funding to further tourism, and if the city is a recipient of grant funds, to give the Governing Body counsel and advice regarding the expenditure thereof.

(e)   When requested by the Governing Body, consider, investigate, make findings and report and recommend upon any special matter or question coming within the scope of the board’s work.

(Code 1961, 2-9-4; Ord.3690; Code 2023)

The tourism advisory board shall annually select a chairman and such other officers as it may find expedient or convenient and shall adopt rules and regulations as it may deem necessary to carry out its duties and responsibilities.

(Code 1961, 2-9-5; Ord. 3690; Code 2023)