The bill amends the Code of West Virginia to allow county commissions to appoint one county commissioner as a voting member of a convention and visitors bureau. This change applies to both single-county and multi-county bureaus, enabling each associated county commission to have a voting seat on the bureau's board. Additionally, the bill clarifies that the absence of a county commissioner from a meeting will not affect the quorum needed to conduct business.

Furthermore, the bill maintains existing requirements for convention and visitors bureaus to file annual reports, undergo audits, and meet specific operational criteria to qualify for hotel occupancy tax proceeds. It also emphasizes that the State Auditor and Legislative Auditor retain the authority to conduct reviews or audits of the bureaus to ensure compliance with the law. The overall aim of the bill is to enhance local governance and oversight of convention and visitors bureaus while ensuring accountability in the use of hotel occupancy tax funds.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 7-18-13a
Committee Substitute: 7-18-13a
Engrossed Committee Substitute: 7-18-13a