                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

DUTIES OF THE COUNCIL; ACCEPTANCE OF GIFTS AND GRANTS (§ 2.2-2610)

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.

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