The Tourism Commission shall establish, maintain, and coordinate relationships with agencies and organizations which promote tourism. The Commission shall facilitate communication between such agencies and the City. The Commission shall develop plans and strategies that enhance the City's attraction to tourists and shall promote the implementation of such plans. Through an allocations subcommittee the Commission shall advise the Mayor and City Council on the appropriate and timely use of City Lodging Tax Funds.
The Commission shall prepare recommendations for the Mayor and City Council regarding policies, programs and activities which enhance the tourism and visitor industry in the City of Bellingham and surrounding area.
Meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 3:00 p.m. at Mt. Baker Theater's Encore Room at 112 W. Champion Street, Bellingham. Meetings generally last approximately two hours.
The Commission shall consist of no more than thirteen members to be appointed by the Mayor. Terms of office are three years, with appointed members being eligible for re- appointment at the Mayor's discretion. Members shall be representatives of agencies or organizations directly involved in tourism and visitor and convention promotion.
