Application And Certification

(1) The applying Organization shall submit with its initial application for State Matching Funds each fiscal year, a roster of its membership, together with the annual dues paid to the Organization and dues structure which shall act as certification that the applying Organization represents all the counties within its Planning Region (“Region”) relative to the promotion of tourism. Annual dues paid for membership in the Organization or donations made to the Organization shall constitute acceptable matching local funds. (2) The applying Organization shall annually submit proof of its charter and non-profit status as either a non-profit corporation or a tax exempt public agency.