Section 7: Establishment of and functions of the State Tourism Board

(1) There is hereby established for each State in the Federation, a State Tourism Board (in this Act referred to as "the Tourism Board").
(2) The Tourism Board for each State shall consist of a chairman, being a person of proven ability in commerce, industry and tourism to be appointed by the Governor and the following other members, that is-
(a) a representative each of the States Ministries of-
(i) Commerce, Industry and Tourism;
(ii) Agriculture and Natural Resources;
(iii) Land and Survey;
(b) a representative of the relevant trade groups in tourism industry appointed by the State Commissioner for Commerce, Industry and Tourism; and
(c) a representative of the State Chambers of Commerce, Industry Mines and Agriculture; and
(d) the general manager.
(3) Subject to the provisions of this Act, a person appointed a member of the Tourism Board not being an ex-officio member shall hold office for a period of three years from the date of his appointment and may be re-appointed for a further period of two years.
(4) A member of the Tourism Board not being an ex-officio member shall be paid such remuneration and allowances as the Governor may determine from time to time.
(5) The Tourism Board shall have power to co-opt any person to attend its meetings but such person shall have no power to vote and shall not count towards a quorum.