Sec. 3. (a) The commission may:
(1) accept and use gifts, grants, and contributions from any public or private source, under terms and conditions which the commission deems necessary and desirable;
(2) sue and be sued;
(3) enter into contracts and agreements, including contracts and agreements not to exceed ten (10) years;
(4) make rules and regulations necessary for the conduct of its business and the accomplishment of its purposes;
(5) receive and approve, alter, or reject requests and proposals for funding by any nonprofit corporations or political subdivisions;
(6) after its approval of a proposal, transfer money, quarterly or less frequently, from any available funds of the commission under section 7 of this chapter for the purpose of promotion and encouragement in the county of conventions, trade shows, visitors, or special events; and
(7) require financial or other reports from any entity that receives funds under this chapter.
(b) A majority of the commission constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business, and the concurrence of a majority of those present is necessary to authorize any action. However, the commission shall not transact any business without first giving written notice to the director of the county parks and recreation board at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the convening of a meeting at which business is to be transacted.
As added by Acts 1978, P.L.50, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.74-1986, SEC.1; P.L.85-1993, SEC.2; P.L.96-2008, SEC.1.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 9. Innkeeper's Taxes; Other Local Taxes
Chapter 7. Tippecanoe County Innkeeper's Tax
6-9-7-1. Application of Chapter
6-9-7-2. Convention and Visitor Commission; Creation
6-9-7-3. Powers and Duties of Commission
6-9-7-4. Expenses of Commission; Budget; Expenditures
6-9-7-5. Report by Entity Receiving Funds
6-9-7-6. Tax on Lodgings Authorized; Collection
6-9-7-7. Innkeeper's Tax Fund; Expenditures; Advisory Commission; Bonding