Board Information

Authorization:

NULLChapter 1-42 of the South Dakota Codified Laws

Activities:

Increase the volume of visitation and expenditures and assist in the development of the tourism industry and related employment.

Organization:

Administered under the Department of Tourism.

Composition:

Eleven Members appointed by the Governor. Not all from the same political party. Members shall represent the tourism industry and all geographic areas of the state.

Term of Appointment:

Four years

Frequency of Meetings:

Quarterly

Are Members Allowed to Call into Meetings:

Yes

Contact Info:

Harla Jessop

Mission Statement:

We work to maximize tourism’s impact on South Dakota’s economy by increasing domestic and international travel to our state.