HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2012-016 Appointment of Jason Rule to Tourism Commission RESOLUTION NO R-2012-016
A RESOLUTION RE-APPOINTING JASON RULE TO THE TOURISM COMMISSION OF
RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI
WHEREAS, pursuant to Missouri Revised Statutes Section 67.1360, et seq., as
amended, the City was authorized to impose a tourism tax on each sleeping room or campsite
occupied and rented by transient guests and on April 5, 2005, the measure was approved by
the voters; and
WHEREAS, the establishment of a tourism commission within the City was required by
Section 67.1364, RSMo., as amended, to administer the moneys received pursuant to such
tourism tax, which commission is known as the "Tourism Commission of Riverside, Missouri"
("Tourism Commission"); and
WHEREAS, Section 67.1364 RSMo., as amended, requires the composition of the
Tourism Commission to consist of five members who represent the following interests: one
member who is a representative of the hotel and motel industry, two members who are active in
the tourism industry, and two members who are members of local general business interests in
the city; and
WHEREAS, the service of inembers of the commission is limited to no more than two
consecutive terms by Section 67.1364 RSMo.; and
WHEREAS, the members of such Commission are appointed by the goveming body of
the City by recommendation of the Mayor and approval by the Board of Aldermen; and
WHEREAS, Jason Rule was originally appointed to the Tourism Commission when it
was established on July 1, 2008 to serve an initial three year term as a designated member who
is active in the local business industry; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor has recommended the re-appointment of Jason Rule to a full
three year term to serve as a representative active in the local business industry and the Board
of Aldermen find Jason Rule meets the required qualifications and it is in the best interest of the
City to approve such re-appointment;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE
CITY OF RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI, AS FOLLOWS:
THAT Jason Rule is re-appointed to the Tourism Commission as a member active in the
tourism industry to a three year term, expiring July 1, 2014 or until such time as a successor is
duly appointed and qualified.
PASSED AND ADOPTED b th� Board of AI ermen and APPROVED by the Mayor of
the City of Riverside, Missouri, the � day of �x 2012.
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' ,'. Kat een L. Rose, Mayor
ATTEST:. �; Approved as to Form:
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Robin Littrell, City Clerk n y omps n, City Attomey