2.96.010 - Established.

There is established a lodging tax advisory committee as required by RCW 67.28.1817.

(Res. 10-06 (part), 2006).

2.96.020 - Purpose.

The lodging tax advisory committee will review and make recommendations to the board of Mason County commissioners regarding: (1) plans to impose any new lodging tax or to increase the rate of an existing tax; (2) plans to repeal an exemption from the lodging tax; and/or (3) proposed changes to the use of lodging tax proceeds.

The lodging tax advisory committee will comply with all local, state, and federal statutes regarding the Open Meetings Act, the Public Disclosure Act and Lodging Tax.

(Res. 10-06 (part), 2006).

2.96.030 - Composition—Appointment of members.

The lodging tax advisory committee shall consist of at least five members appointed by the board of Mason County commissioners. The committee shall include: at least two representatives of businesses that are required to collect the lodging tax; at least two members who are persons involved in activities that are authorized to be funded by lodging tax revenue; and one Mason County commissioner who shall serve as the chair of the lodging tax advisory committee.

(Res. 10-06 (part), 2006).

2.96.040 - Terms of office.

The board of Mason County commissioners shall review the membership of the lodging tax advisory committee annually and make changes as appropriate.

(Res. 10-06 (part), 2006).