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Commission OKs one‑year hotel‑motel tax agreement with Explore Lincoln County
Summary
Board approved a one‑year destination marketing agreement authorizing Explore Lincoln County to receive hotel‑motel tax revenues for tourism promotion under OCGA 48‑13‑51A‑3; the organization described itself as a 501(c)(6).
The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners voted June 2 to enter a one‑year destination marketing agreement with Explore Lincoln County, authorizing the organization to receive money from the county’s 5% hotel‑motel excise tax for tourism marketing.
A representative speaking on behalf of Explore Lincoln County described the organization as a 501(c)(6) with a five‑member board and said the contract will allow the organization to use hotel‑motel funds for tourism marketing, advertising and publicity to attract visitors. The representative pointed to planned promotions and local installations intended to draw attention to the county.
Chair asked for a motion to approve a one‑year agreement required by state law (cited at the meeting as OCGA 48‑13‑51A‑3); commissioners moved, seconded and approved the contract by voice vote. The chair and clerk were authorized to sign all necessary documents.
The contract authorizes distribution of hotel‑motel tax receipts to the nonprofit marketing organization; specific funding formulas and reporting requirements are in the agreement and will be managed under county procurement and fiscal procedures.
