Agendas and Minutes

Term of Office:

Typically three years, but up to the discretion of City Council.

Authority:

The Rock Hill Accommodations Tax/Tourism Commission makes recommendations to the City Council on the expenditures of the state's 2% Accommodations Tax (ATAX) required by Chapter 4, SC Code, Title 6 of the 1976 Code amended and adopted in July 1991. The Commission was created on December 10, 1984.

Membership:

Seven members are appointed by City Council. State law requires that the majority of the Commission's members be representatives of the Hospitality industry, two of which must be from the local hotel industry and one member being a representative of a cultural arts organization. The Hospitality industry consists of a broad category of fields within the service industry that includes lodging, restaurants, event planning, theme parks, recreation, transportation, cruise lines and additional fields within the Tourism Industry. Members must reside within the Rock Hill City limits.

Responsibilities:

• Have a general understanding of Tourism Commission bylaws. 
• Recommend to City Council funding allocations of projects with matching tourism promotion and operations grants through the Rock Hill Accommodations Tax (ATAX) Grant Program (PDF).

Meeting Schedule:

The Commission meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 9 AM unless otherwise scheduled.  Additional meetings are usually added in March and April. Meetings are held at City Hall.  Commission members are encouraged to attend various city functions, i.e., volunteer appreciation dinners, park/facility openings and dedications, and tourism-related events. 

Staff Liaison:

Brian Jones, Parks, Recreation & Tourism, 803-329-5624

Haley Zuehlke, Parks, Recreation & Tourism, 803-325-2585.