The Marshall County Commissioners adopted an ordinance Monday morning that addresses the establishment of a Marshall County Tourism Commission.
The ordinance indicates that a seven member board would be created where five members will be appointed by the Marshall County Commissioners, and the Mayor of the City of Plymouth will have two appointees. Those appointed members will populate the Marshall County Tourism Commission.
The members will serve two-year terms with three members serving a one-year term. The initial term for one of the appointees of the Mayor of the City of Plymouth will expire December 31, 2024 and the second appointment will expire December 31, 2025. The initial term for two appointees of the commissioners will expire December 31, 2024 and the initial term for the remaining appointees of the commissioners will expire December 31, 2025.
The commissioners will receive applications in December of every year for consideration. Towns in the county may submit applications for prospective members for consideration.
The Tourism Commission will provide an annual written report to the commissioners detailing revenues, expenses, results, and plans.
Those who serve on the board should be directly involved in tourism, promote tourism, or convention.
The Marshall County Commissioners unanimously approved the third reading of the ordinance this week.
The commissioners will be accepting applications and resumes for their open positions until April 1 with interviews to be scheduled after the application process closes. Those applications should be turned into the Marshall County Auditor’s Office. The commissioners encourage current members to apply. The commission could be established in May or June.
