A. The Council shall perform the following functions:
1. Assist localities in the region, as well as the General Assembly, with the problems, concerns and issues of the tourism industry in the Blue Ridge region;
2. Encourage a cooperative attitude among the localities of the region and assist in the establishment of successful tourism partnerships between private and public organizations;
3. Develop and assist in the implementation of a plan to increase tourism revenue within the Blue Ridge region;
4. Review and disseminate information to the localities in this region concerning statewide and national tourism associations;
5. Encourage localities in the region to participate in the Virginia Local Tourism Accreditation Program; and
6. Encourage localities to invest in tourism development as an integral part of their overall economic development.
B. The Council may apply for, accept, and expend gifts, grants, or donations from public or private sources to enable it to carry out its objectives.
1993, c. 330, §§ 9-145.39:3, 9-145.39:4; 2001, c. 844.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 2.2 - Administration of Government
§ 2.2-2609. Blue Ridge Regional Tourism Council; membership; meetings; Blue Ridge defined
§ 2.2-2610. Duties of the Council; acceptance of gifts and grants
§ 2.2-2615. Powers and duties of Council; compensation for consultants
§ 2.2-2616. Disposition of moneys and property received
§ 2.2-2617. Commonwealth's Attorneys' Services Council; purpose; membership terms; compensation
§ 2.2-2618. Powers and duties of Council
§ 2.2-2619.1. Commonwealth's Attorneys Training Fund established; administration
§ 2.2-2630. Council on Women; purpose; membership; terms; chairman
§ 2.2-2631. Powers and duties of Council
§ 2.2-2648. State Executive Council for Children's Services; membership; meetings; powers and duties
§ 2.2-2649. Office of Children's Services established; powers and duties
§ 2.2-2664. Virginia Interagency Coordinating Council; purpose; membership; duties
§ 2.2-2666.2. Duties of Council; staff support
§ 2.2-2696. Substance Abuse Services Council
§ 2.2-2697. Review of state agency substance abuse treatment programs
§ 2.2-2698. Modeling and Simulation Advisory Council; purpose; membership; chairman
§ 2.2-2699. Powers and duties of the Council
§ 2.2-2699.1. Aerospace Advisory Council; purpose; membership; compensation; chairman
§ 2.2-2699.2. Powers and duties of the Council
§ 2.2-2699.3. Broadband Advisory Council; purpose; membership; compensation; chairman
§ 2.2-2699.4. Powers and duties of the Council
§ 2.2-2699.6. Powers and duties of the ITAC; report
§ 2.2-2699.9. Virginia Council on Environmental Justice
§ 2.2-2699.10. Membership; terms; quorum; meetings
§ 2.2-2699.11. Compensation; expenses; staffing
§ 2.2-2699.12. Powers and duties of the Council
§ 2.2-2699.14. (Expires June 30, 2023) Powers and duties of the Council