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tourism authority
The VLCCCTA was created in 1999 under the provisions of the State of Georgia for the purpose of establishing, maintaining and operating the conference center and providing for tourism services. The entity is a jointly governed organization between the City of Valdosta and Lowndes County. The board of directors is composed of ten members. The City appoints four members and the County appoints four members. The City Manager and County Manager sit as Ex-Officio members on the board.
The Authority is funded through lodging taxes assessed by the City of Valdosta and Lowndes County. While the City and County fund the Authority via lodging taxes, they do not retain an ongoing financial interest or responsibility in the organization.
The Board meets in open session on the 4th Wednesday of every month. Meetings are generally at 8 AM but can be verified by calling the Authority at 229-245-0513.
Board Members as of 2013:
| name | appointed by | term ends | |
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| Molly Deese, Chairman | County | 12-31-17 | mdeese@wildadventures.com |
| Emily Browning, CPA, Vice-Chair | City | 12-31-14 | ebrowning@valdostacpa.com |
| Rick Williams, Secretary/Treasurer | City | 12-31-15 | rick@williamshospitality.net |
| David Motley | County | 12-31-15 | davidbmotley@gmail.com |
| Andy Anderson | County | 12-31-14 | gaeroneengterprise@yahoo.com |
| Rob Evans | City | 12-31-16 | revans@ipgarchitects.com |
| Tim Carroll | City | 12-31-15 | tcarroll@vadostacity.com |
| Joyce Evans | County | 12-31-14 | jevans@lowndescounty.com |
| Larry Hanson | Ex-Officio | hanson@valdostacity.com | |
| Joe Pritchard | Ex-Officio | jpritchard@lowndescounty.com |
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