Section 10: Establishment of the Local Government Tourism Committee etc.

(1) There is hereby established for each local government of a State, a committee to be known as the Local Government Tourism Committee (in this Act referred to as "the Local Government Committee").
(2) The Local Government Committee shall consist of-
(a) the chairman of the Local Government Council as chairman;
(b) the Councillor charged with responsibility for matters relating to tourism;
(c) a representative of the State Ministry charged with responsibility for matters relating to tourism;
(d) a traditional ruler;
(e) three persons who by reason of their ability, experience or specialised knowledge are capable of making useful contribution to the development of tourism; and
(f) the divisional police officer in the local government area.
(3) The Local Government Committee shall subject to the control of the Tourism Board and the Corporation, have responsibility for-
(a) recommending to the Tourism Board projects for development as tourist attraction;
(b) advising on such matters relating to tourism within the local government area;
(c) preserving and maintaining monuments and museums in their areas of jurisdiction; and
(d) promoting and sustaining communal interest in tourism.