Tourist Development Council

County staff support:	Debi Dyer Tourism Specialist (352) 429-3673
County Commission member:	Commissioner Debbie Stivender (serves 1-year term)
Council duties:	The Tourist Development Council makes recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners for the effective operation of the uses of the tourist development tax revenue raised by the tax levied and may perform other duties or functions prescribed by ordinance or resolution.
Membership:	9
Member types:	(1) One County Commissioner (3) Three owners or operators of hotels, motels or resorts (3) Three residents involved in the tourism industry (2) Two elected municipal officers, one from the most populous city in Lake County
Term length:	4 years
Financial disclosure:	Not required
Meeting times:	Quarterly on the third Wednesday of December, March, June and September at 5:30 p.m., or more as needed
Meeting location:	Board of County Commission Chambers located on the second floor of the Lake County Administration Building, 315 W. Main St., Tavares
Current board members:	Commissioner Debbie Stivender, term expires 1/4/06 Charles P. Kelsey, term expires 12/1/08 Nancy Howell, term expires 12/1/08 Terry Knorr-March, term expires 12/1/06 Ann Dupee, term expires 12/1/08 Robert J. Zahradnik, term expires 12/1/08 Vic Donahey, term expires 12/1/08 Clermont Commissioner Ray Goodgame, term expires 12/1/06 Eustis Commissioner Jonnie Hale, term expires 12/1/06
Related links:	Economic Development & Tourism Enjoying Lake County