There is established a lodging tax advisory committee, consisting of five members, appointed by the city council. The committee membership shall be as required by RCW 67.28.1817. The city council shall review the membership of the committee annually and make changes as appropriate.
(Ord. 1414 § 1, 1999)
The city shall submit to the lodging tax advisory committee proposals to impose a tax under Chapter 67.28 RCW, increase the rate of a tax imposed under Chapter 67.28 RCW, repeal an exemption to a tax imposed under Chapter 67.28 RCW, or change the use of revenue received from a tax imposed under Chapter 67.28 RCW, at least 45 days before a final action on the proposal by the city council. The committee shall review such proposals and shall submit comments on the proposals to the city council in a timely manner. The comments shall include an analysis of the extent to which the proposal will accommodate activities for tourists or increase tourism, and the extent to which the proposal will affect the long-term stability of the city's lodging tax fund.
(Ord. 1414 § 1, 1999)