Section 51-13-1120 - Duties of commissionThe commission shall:
(1) Take such action as necessary to establish the Old Ninety Six Tourism Region as a major center of tourism.(2) Bring together the abilities and interests of private industry, chambers of commerce, development organizations and historical and cultural interests for the purpose of developing a formal program of tourism promotion.(3) Encourage the promotion of Old Ninety Six Tourism Commission through such organizations as (a) the South Carolina Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Department including other similar state agencies; (b) U. S. Travel Service; (c) Congressional Tourism caucus; (d) U. S. Travel Association; and (e) any other similar agency or program.(4) Inventory and identify potential attractions of tourist interest in Old Ninety Six Tourism Commission.(5) Establish guidelines to insure the protection of the interests of the individual citizens and environmental and cultural interests and to assure an ethical, truly representative image of Old Ninety Six Tourism Commission.(6) Seek out, apply for, receive, process and distribute available funds through agencies such as the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism, Regional Councils of Government, and the Federal Departments of Commerce or Interior or any other similar agency or department.1981 Act No. 59, Section 2.