(a) (1) (A) There is created in the department of tourist development a marketing division to be under the direction of the commissioner of tourist development. The commissioner may appoint a person to head the division, and such person shall perform all duties regarding the division as prescribed by the commissioner.(B) The division head shall be a competent person, having executive ability and properly informed on the plans and methods of public contracts, publicity, advertising and tourist promotion, and shall have charge of all active functions of the division and the enforcement of the orders, rules and regulations of the commissioner, subject to and under the commissioner's jurisdiction and direction.(2) The commissioner may transfer to such division, or assign to its work, any employees of the department, and, subject to appropriations, may appoint or employ such other persons as the commissioner may find necessary for the work of the division in carrying out this section and §§ 4-3-2206 — 4-3-2208.
(1) (A) There is created in the department of tourist development a marketing division to be under the direction of the commissioner of tourist development. The commissioner may appoint a person to head the division, and such person shall perform all duties regarding the division as prescribed by the commissioner.(B) The division head shall be a competent person, having executive ability and properly informed on the plans and methods of public contracts, publicity, advertising and tourist promotion, and shall have charge of all active functions of the division and the enforcement of the orders, rules and regulations of the commissioner, subject to and under the commissioner's jurisdiction and direction.
(A) There is created in the department of tourist development a marketing division to be under the direction of the commissioner of tourist development. The commissioner may appoint a person to head the division, and such person shall perform all duties regarding the division as prescribed by the commissioner.
(B) The division head shall be a competent person, having executive ability and properly informed on the plans and methods of public contracts, publicity, advertising and tourist promotion, and shall have charge of all active functions of the division and the enforcement of the orders, rules and regulations of the commissioner, subject to and under the commissioner's jurisdiction and direction.
(2) The commissioner may transfer to such division, or assign to its work, any employees of the department, and, subject to appropriations, may appoint or employ such other persons as the commissioner may find necessary for the work of the division in carrying out this section and §§ 4-3-2206 — 4-3-2208.
(b) The division shall:(1) Promote new investment in the tourism industry;(2) Provide comprehensive services to existing tourism enterprises;(3) Promote Tennessee attractions in other states; and(4) Distribute Tennessee informational publications.
(1) Promote new investment in the tourism industry;
(2) Provide comprehensive services to existing tourism enterprises;
(3) Promote Tennessee attractions in other states; and
(4) Distribute Tennessee informational publications.