ROOM TAX COMMISSION.

Madison General Ordinances § 33.29

in effect

33.29 - ROOM TAX COMMISSION. (1) Creation. There is hereby created a Room Tax Commission for the City of Madison. (2) Composition. The Room Tax Commission shall consist of six (6) members appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by a majority vote of the members of the Common Council who are present when the vote is taken. Members shall serve without compensation. All members shall be adult residents of the City. At least two members shall be alderpersons. Strong consideration shall be given to alderpersons who serve on the boards of the Monona Terrace, Overture Center, and Greater Madison Convention and Visitor Bureau. One member shall represent the hotel and motel industry. Strong consideration shall be given to an owner/operator of a hotel in the City. Notwithstanding Sec. 33.01(7)(b), MGO, an alderperson may serve as chair of this commission. (3) Terms. Pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 66.0615(1m)(c)3, the members shall be appointed for a one-year term and shall serve at the pleasure of the Mayor and may be reappointed. (4) Powers and Duties. The Room Tax Commission shall have the powers and duties prescribed by Wis. Stat. § 66.0615. Any contract entered into by the Commission shall be approved by the Common Council. The Commission shall elect from among its members a chairperson, vice chairperson and secretary. (Am. by ORD-23-00089, 10-13-23) (Cr. by ORD-16-0024, 3-7-16)

Source: City of Madison, Wisconsin, Madison General Ordinances (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/wi/madison/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COORMAWIVOIVCH32--45_CH33BOCOCO_33.29ROTACOFetched: 11/1/2026