[Ord. No. 7236 §1, 12-5-2005]
There is hereby established a Tourism Commission created to make recommendations to the City of Florissant City Council about the promotion of tourism within the City limits.
[Ord. No. 7236 §1, 12-5-2005]
The Tourism Commission shall consist of five (5) members who shall be known as Commissioners. This Commission may be referred to as the Florissant Tourism Commission. The members of the Florissant Tourism Commission shall be appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council. The terms of such members shall be three (3) years. Members shall serve until their successors have been duly appointed and qualified. All members shall be residents of the City and no member shall receive any compensation for their services.
[Ord. No. 7236 §1, 12-5-2005]
A. 
The powers and duties of the Tourism Commission shall be as follows:
1. 
To assist in the formulation of a program for the promotion of tourism in the City of Florissant, including the promotion of City parks, historical shrines, and other areas of educational, historic, or scenic interest.
2. 
To counsel the City on the creation and publication of tourist promotional material such as brochures and booklets.
3. 
To recommend to the City Council legislation that would be helpful in the promotion of tourism.
4. 
To recommend to the City Council the ideas and areas they feel should be pursued in the promotion of tourism.
5. 
To make a report of its activities and recommendations to the Mayor and City Council.
6. 
To do such other acts as shall in the judgment of the Tourism Advisory Board be necessary and proper in carrying out the purposes of the Board.
[Ord. No. 7236 §1, 12-5-2005]
The Tourism Commission will elect its own Chairman and Vice Chairman who shall serve one (1) year terms. The Commission may adopt additional bylaws to facilitate its governance and operations as long as such bylaws are consistent with the terms set forth in this legislation and with local, State and Federal laws and regulations.