Tourist and Publicity Council

Entity: 2866
Entity Type: State Government

Abstract

The Utah Tourist and Publicity Council was created within the Industrial Commission in 1953 to publicize the scenic and tourist attractions of Utah and promote the tourist trade. It was created from the earlier Department of Publicity and Industrial Development (created in 1941 by Legislative act) and the Road and Tourist Information Office (created within the Road Commission in 1952 by proclamation of Governor J. Bracken Lee). It was abolished in 1967 with the consolidation of several divisions into the Division of Travel Development.

Biography/History Notes

The Council was to plan and conduct a program of information, advertising and publicity relating to the recreational, scenic, historic, highway, and tourist advantages and attractions of the State at large. They were to assist in the co-ordination of the activities of persons, firms, associations, coporations, and governmental agencies who were engaged in publicizing, developing, and promoting the state.

The Council was composed of a board of seven members, no more than four of the same political party. One from each judicial district was appointed by the governor with the consent of the senate. The council was to annually elect one of its members as chairman.

The Council was authorized to enter into agreements with the Industrial Commission or the State Road Commission and could accept services, quarters, or facilities as a contribution in carrying out the duties of the Council. A director was hired by the Council.

Hierarchy

Tourist and Publicity Council