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Code of Virginia
Title 2.2. Administration of Government
Chapter 26. Councils
11/21/2024

Article 4. Blue Ridge Regional Tourism Council.

§ 2.2-2609. Blue Ridge Regional Tourism Council; membership; meetings; Blue Ridge defined.

A. The Blue Ridge Regional Tourism Council (the Council) is established as an advisory council, within the meaning of § 2.2-2100, in the executive branch of state government. The Council shall be composed of one representative of each of the destination marketing organizations (DMOs) located in the Blue Ridge region and the President of the Virginia Tourism Authority.

B. The Council shall elect a chairman and a vice-chairman from among its members. The Council shall meet at least four times a year at such dates and times as they determine.

C. For the purposes of this article, the "Blue Ridge" region shall include the Counties of Alleghany, Amherst, Appomattox, Augusta, Bath, Bedford, Bland, Botetourt, Campbell, Craig, Floyd, Franklin, Giles, Highland, Montgomery, Nelson, Pulaski, Roanoke, Rockbridge, and Wythe and the Cities of Buena Vista, Covington, Lexington, Lynchburg, Radford, Roanoke, Salem, Staunton, and Waynesboro.

1993, c. 330, §§ 9-145.39:1, 9-145.39:2; 1996, cc. 590, 598; 2001, c. 844; 2006, c. 861; 2016, cc. 164, 312.

§ 2.2-2610. Duties of the Council; acceptance of gifts and grants.

A. The Council shall perform the following functions:

1. Assist localities in the region, as well as the General Assembly, with the problems, concerns and issues of the tourism industry in the Blue Ridge region;

2. Encourage a cooperative attitude among the localities of the region and assist in the establishment of successful tourism partnerships between private and public organizations;

3. Develop and assist in the implementation of a plan to increase tourism revenue within the Blue Ridge region;

4. Review and disseminate information to the localities in this region concerning statewide and national tourism associations;

5. Encourage localities in the region to participate in the Virginia Local Tourism Accreditation Program; and

6. Encourage localities to invest in tourism development as an integral part of their overall economic development.

B. The Council may apply for, accept, and expend gifts, grants, or donations from public or private sources to enable it to carry out its objectives.

1993, c. 330, §§ 9-145.39:3, 9-145.39:4; 2001, c. 844.