§ 1:102. Membership; appointment; terms.

(a)

The governing body of Visit Baton Rouge shall be composed of ten (10) members, who shall be known as directors. Any director appointed herein shall serve a term of three (3) years in accordance with R.S. 33:4574(E)(b)(iv) and (v). The ten (10) directors shall be chosen and appointed as follows:

(1)

One (1) director appointed by the mayor-president of the city and parish;

(2)

Two (2) directors appointed by the metropolitan council of the city and parish, one of whom may be a member of the metropolitan council;

(3)

Two (2) directors nominated by Baton Rouge Lodging Association;

(4)

One (1) director nominated by the Louisiana Restaurant Association, Baton Rouge Chapter;

(5)

One (1) director nominated by the Baton Rouge Area Chamber;

(6)

One (1) director nominated by the Downtown Development District of the city;

(7)

One (1) director nominated by Foundation for Historical Louisiana; and

(8)

One (1) director nominated by Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge.

(b)

Each of the groups or entities authorized to make nominations for appointments to Visit Baton Rouge shall submit the name(s) of the nominee (s) to the council administrator on or before thirty (30) days prior to the time the term of office commences. All the directors shall be subject to approval and appointment by the metropolitan council, except for the director appointed by the mayor-president.

(Ord. No. 15407, § I, 10-24-12)