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ORDINANCE 210 CONVENTION & VISITOR’S BUREAU ADVISORY BOARD ........ 210-1
Section 210.01: ESTABLISHED ................................................................................... 210-1
Section 210.02: MEMBERSHIP ................................................................................. .. 210-1
Section 210.03: TERMS; VACANCIES ...................... ..................................................210-1
Section 210.04: OFFICERS ............................................................................................ 210-1
Section 210.05: MEETINGS .......................................................................................... 210-1
Section 210.06: PURPOSE ............................................................................................. 210-2
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ORDINANCE 210 CONVENTION & VISITOR’S BUREAU ADVISORY BOARD
Section 210.01: ESTABLISHED. The Convention & Visitor’s Bureau Advisory Board (Board)
presently in existence is hereby continued for the City. To avoid using an operating name similar
to other area CVB’s, the Board may refer to the St. Joseph Convention & Visitor’s Bureau in all
marketing and promotions as JOETOWN
Section 210.02: MEMBERSHIP. The Convention & Visitor’s Bureau Advisory Board shall
consist of up to ten (10) members, or a minimum of seven (7) members representing the St.
Joseph Community and/or other entities with a direct interest in promoting the City as a tourist
and convention center.
Section 210.03: TERMS; VACANCIES
A. Terms. Terms shall be three (3) year overlapping terms. Appointees shall hold their offices
until their successors are appointed and qualified. As each member's term expires, his/her
successor shall be appointed by the Mayor for a term of three (3) years. Each member shall serve
not more than three (3) consecutive full terms.
B. Vacancies. Vacancies during the term shall be filled by the Mayor for the unexpired portion of
the term.
Section 210.04: OFFICERS
A. Chairperson. The Board shall elect a chairperson from among its appointed members for a
term of one year.
B. Vice Chair. The Board shall elect a vice chairperson from its own membership.
D. Additional Officers. The Board may create and fill such other offices as it may determine.
Section 210.05: MEETINGS
A. Frequency of Meetings. The Board shall hold meetings as necessitated.
B. Rules of Order and Procedure. The Board shall adopt rules of order and procedure for the
transaction of business, and its findings, which record shall be public record.
Section 210.06: PURPOSE
The Board was established for the purposes of making recommendations to the Economic
Development Authority on the expenditure of lodging tax funds received in accordance with
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Minnesota Statutes. The Board will offer recommendations on the expenditure of lodging tax
funds for the purpose of marketing and promoting the City as a tourist and convention center in
accordance with Minnesota Statutes.