Walton County Tourism Department Committee Applications

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The mission of the Walton County Tourism Department is to direct and manage activities that will strengthen the position of Walton County in the tourism marketplace, while also increasing the tourism economy of Walton County. The tourism department will manage and maintain our beaches as a primary attraction and serve as a responsible industry organization to take a leadership role in addressing issues that affect tourism and the quality of life in Walton County. In an effort to increase community involvement, the following volunteer advisory committees were established. These committees will assist with tourist development and creative initiatives. 

TOURISM DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

It is with the help of community-minded people that the Walton County Tourism Department has been successful in its role as the Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) of Walton County.

TDC Council members must act with the best interest of tourism success in Walton County and uphold the direction of the statue as his/her sole charge. This includes oversight of expenditures to ensure they are in line with the statue.

The TDC Council shall continuously review expenditures of revenues from the tourist development trust fund and shall receive, at least quarterly, expenditure reports from the BCC or its designee. Expenditures which the TDC Council believes to be unauthorized shall be reported to the BCC and the Department of Revenue. The BCC and the department shall review the findings of the council and take appropriate administrative or judicial action to ensure compliance with this section.

MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE

The Marketing and Communications Advisory Committee will provide expertise and feedback to assist marketing and communications strategies and implementation. The goal of the committee is to ensure that all efforts support the local tourism economy and strengthen the South Walton brand.

DESTINATION IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE

The Destination Improvements Advisory Committee will support efforts and provide feedback in the areas of capital improvement projects, visitor center renovation, South Walton signage, public parks and paths. The goal of the committee is to ensure that South Walton beaches and beach-associated amenities meet a uniform, high-quality standard. The committee will also provide input in selecting beach improvement projects. 

NORTH WALTON TOURIST ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The North Walton Tourist Advisory Committee will provide expertise and feedback to assist in product and development strategies and implementation. The goal of the committee is to ensure that all efforts support the local tourism economy and strengthen the North Walton brand.

TDC ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBER'S CODE OF CONDUCT

1. Committee Members shall not take any action that would undermine the actions of the TDC if such action has been approved by the TDC Committee and the Walton County BCC. Regardless of their personal viewpoint, committee members shall not speak against, or in any way undermine TDC solidarity once a vote has been made.
2. Committee members are expected to attend all committee meetings and make every effort to attend the Annual Meeting.
3. Committee members shall avoid, in fact and in perception, conflicts of interest and disclose to the committee staff liaison or the TDC executive director, in a timely manner, any possible conflicts.
4. Committee members’ contributions to discussions and decision-making shall be positive and constructive.
5. Committee members' interactions in meetings shall be courteous, respectful and free of animosity.
6. Committee members shall be prepared for meetings, having read pre-circulated material in advance of the meeting.
7. Committee members shall not attempt to exercise individual authority or undue influence over other Committee Members or staff.
8. Committee members must notify the executive director or their staff liaison once they have filed their intent to run for any political office.
9. Committee members shall conduct themselves in an ethical and professional manner at all times, and shall be governed by Florida's Code of Ethics.
10. At all times, members of the committees shall be current in the payment of any and all tourist development tax assessments (“bed taxes”).  This requirement shall apply to members both individually, and to any entity of which the member is a part of or conducts business with.

Noncompliance with any of the above provisions shall constitute grounds for removal from a committee.

For questions or more information please contact Ashlyn Temples, Administrative Support Specialist, at Ashlyn@visitsouthwalton.com or (850) 267-1216.