[Added 10-16-2018 by Bill
No. 2018-10]
[1]
Editor’s Note: Former Article III, Tourism Board, added
12-1-2009 by Bill No. 2009-17, as amended, and former Article IV,
Youth and Civic Center Commission, added 12-1-2009 by Bill No. 2009-18,
were repealed 10-16-2018 by Bill No. 2018-10.
A.
The Wicomico County Tourism and Civic Center Commission is established.
B.
The Wicomico County Tourism and Civic Center Commission will consist
of no more than 11 members, to be appointed by the County Executive
and confirmed by the County Council, who have demonstrated an interest
in the Civic Center or the promotion of tourism in Wicomico County.
C.
For the first terms, one-third of the appointed members will be appointed
for an initial term of one year, one-third will be appointed for an
initial term of two years and one-third will be appointed for an initial
term of three years. After the initial terms, each member appointed
or reappointed will serve three years or until a successor is appointed.
D.
At least two members of the Commission must be members of the Wicomico
County Hotel Motel Association or represent Wicomico County hotel
properties.
E.
Vacancies occurring prior to expiration of a term must be filled
in the same manner as an original appointment.
A.
The Commission serves in an advisory capacity to the Director of
the Department of Recreation, Parks and Tourism. It reviews and makes
recommendations on matters concerning comprehensive planning, policy
interpretation, budgets, operations, capital improvements as they
relate to fulfilling the Department's and the Civic Center's
respective vision and mission.
B.
The Commission will advocate for both the Civic Center and Wicomico
County to become a destination for meetings, conventions, events,
entertainment, tours, travel, and leisure.
C.
The Commission will support the overall mission and initiatives of
the Department of Recreation, Parks and Tourism, which includes the
Recreation and Parks Commission, in order to enhance the quality of
life for citizens of Wicomico County.
D.
In consultation with the Director of Recreation, Parks and Tourism,
the Chairman may appoint from time to time, committees, standing or
special, as may be authorized by the Commission.
A.
The officers of the Commission will be a Chair, Vice Chair, and a
Secretary. The officers, with exception of the Secretary, must be
elected from the Commission's membership. The election will be
at the June meeting of the Commission, and the officers will serve
for a term of one year, beginning July 1, or until their successors
are elected and qualified.
B.
The Chair must preside at all meetings of the Commission. The Chair
will represent the Commission at all activities where the Commission's
presence is desirable or necessary.
C.
The Vice Chair will perform the duties of the Chair in the Chair's
absence or incapacity, and in case of the resignation or death of
the Chair, the Vice Chair will perform such duties as are imposed
upon the Chair until the Commission elects a new Chair.
D.
The Secretary will be a staff member assigned by the Director of
Recreation, Parks and Tourism to record the minutes of each meeting
and to maintain other records as may be from time to time designated
by the Commission.
E.
Should the office of Chair or Vice Chair become vacant, the Commission
must select a successor from its membership at the next regular meeting,
and the selection will be for the unexpired term of the office.
A.
The Commission must meet at least quarterly. Special meetings may
be held at any time or place at the call of the Director of Recreation,
Parks and Tourism or the Chair, or upon the written request of two
members of the Commission.
B.
Members of the Commission must attend 60% of meetings per year.
C.
A quorum of five members of the Commission is required to hold a
meeting.
D.
At all regular meetings of the Commission, the following will be
the order of business:
The Commission may adopt reasonable rules and regulations necessary
to accomplish its purpose.
