116U.05 EXPLORE MINNESOTA TOURISM. Explore Minnesota Tourism is created as an office in the executive branch with a director appointed by the governor. The director is under the supervision of the commissioner of employment and economic development. The director serves in the unclassified service and must be qualified by experience and training in travel and […]
116U.10 DEFINITIONS. Subdivision 1. Scope. As used in this chapter, the terms defined in this section have the meanings given them. Subd. 2. Director. “Director” means the director of Explore Minnesota Tourism. Subd. 3. Office. “Office” means Explore Minnesota Tourism. History: 2004 c 171 s 6
116U.15 MISSION. The mission of Explore Minnesota Tourism is to promote and facilitate increased travel to and within the state of Minnesota. Its goals are to: (1) expand public and private partnerships through increased interagency efforts and increased tourism industry participation; (2) increase productivity through enhanced flexibility and options; and (3) use innovative fiscal and […]
116U.20 ORGANIZATION. The director shall: (1) employ assistants and other officers, employees, and agents that the director considers necessary to discharge the functions of the office; and (2) define the duties of the officers, employees, and agents, and delegate to them any of the director’s powers, duties, and responsibilities, subject to the director’s control and […]
116U.25 EXPLORE MINNESOTA TOURISM COUNCIL. (a) The director shall be advised by the Explore Minnesota Tourism Council consisting of up to 28 voting members appointed by the governor for four-year terms, including: (1) the director of Explore Minnesota Tourism who serves as the chair; (2) eleven representatives of statewide associations representing bed and breakfast establishments, […]
116U.26 FILM PRODUCTION JOBS PROGRAM. (a) The film production jobs program is created. The program shall be operated by the Minnesota Film and TV Board with administrative oversight and control by the commissioner of employment and economic development. The program shall make payment to producers of feature films, national television or Internet programs, documentaries, music […]
116U.27 FILM PRODUCTION CREDIT. Subdivision 1. Definitions. (a) For purposes of this section, the following terms have the meanings given. (b) “Allocation certificate” means a certificate issued by the commissioner to a taxpayer upon receipt of an initial application for a credit for a project that has not yet been completed. (c) “Application” means the […]
116U.30 DUTIES OF DIRECTOR. (a) The director shall: (1) publish, disseminate, and distribute informational and promotional materials; (2) promote and encourage the coordination of Minnesota tourism promotion efforts with other state agencies and develop multiagency marketing strategies when appropriate; (3) promote and encourage the expansion and development of international tourism marketing; (4) advertise and disseminate […]
116U.35 PROMOTIONAL EXPENSES. To promote tourism of the state, the director may expend money appropriated by the legislature for these purposes in the same manner as private persons, firms, corporations, and associations make expenditures for these purposes. Policies on promotional expenses must be approved by the Explore Minnesota Tourism Council and the commissioner of administration. […]
116U.40 SPECIFIC AGREEMENTS PROHIBITED. The director may not enter into an agreement which would obligate the state to pay any part of a debt incurred by a public or private facility, organization, or attraction. History: 2004 c 171 s 12
116U.45 SALE OF PUBLICATIONS AND PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS; FEES; ADVERTISING. (a) The director may sell reports, publications, or related publicity or promotional material of the office as the director determines. (b) Fees for reports, publications, or related publicity or promotional material are not subject to section 14.386 or to the rulemaking requirements of chapter 14 in […]
116U.50 REVENUE. All revenue received by the office must be deposited in a special revenue account and is appropriated to the director for the purposes of this chapter. The money does not cancel and is available until expended. History: 2004 c 171 s 14
116U.55 GIFTS, GRANTS, AND ENDOWMENTS; ACCOUNT. Subdivision 1. Acceptance of gifts and grants. The office may accept gifts of money, property, or services, may apply for and accept grants from the United States, the state, a subdivision of the state, or a person for any of its purposes; may enter into an agreement required in […]
