Nev. Tourism Commission prepares to absorb other entities
By Richard N. Velotta, Las Vegas Sun
The Nevada Tourism Commission got its first view of its new-look agency that will include the Museums and History Division, the Nevada Arts Council and the Nevada Indian Commission when it consolidates in October.
Commissioners heard presentations from the three organizations’ representatives at last Thursday’s quarterly meeting and formed a search committee to choose a tourism and cultural affairs director.
Larry Friedman, commission interim director, is overseeing the agencies until the Oct. 1 consolidation.
The Legislature approved the consolidation in the last week of the session this month. Consolidation of agencies was a goal Gov. Brian Sandoval outlined before the session.
A committee of leaders from the three groups and two tourism commissioners will review applications for the director, who will have a seat on Sandoval’s Cabinet. The full commission is expected to forward three names for Sandoval’s consideration within two months.