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12/08/2023

Santa Fe County Seeks Volunteers for Lodgers Tax Advisory Board

SANTA FE, NM - Santa Fe County is currently seeking volunteer board members for the Santa Fe County Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board. Comprising five county residents, the Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board seeks passionate individuals eager to contribute their expertise and perspectives. Two members will represent the lodging industry, two will be directly involved in tourist-related industries, and one at-large member will represent the general public.

The primary responsibility of the board is to provide recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners concerning the expenditure of the Occupancy Tax proceeds. The advisory board prepares semiannual budgets, setting forth the amount of money collected by the County Treasurer, and also setting forth all expenditures made during such semi-annual period.

The appointments shall be subject to confirmation by the Board of County Commissioners and will be made at a future meeting for the Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board Member to begin serving in February 2024. Board members will serve a two-year term and may be reappointed for up to two additional successive terms. The Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board holds meetings on a monthly basis.

Interested individuals are invited to submit their application materials to:

Santa Fe County Community Development Department

Attn: Lisa A. Katonak, Marketing Coordinator

Email: lkatonak@santafecountynm.gov

Phone: 505-995-2761

Application deadline: Monday, December 18, 2023, at 12:00 p.m.

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