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Tourism Development Authority, Forsyth County

Purpose

The authority for establishing the Forsyth County Tourism Development Authority is Chapter 908 of the 1983 Session Laws. The purpose of the Authority is to further the development of travel, tourism, and conventions in the county through state, national, and international advertising and promotion.

Members

There are nine voting members of the board. Each member serves a three-year term for initial terms which vary from one to three years. The members are appointed as follows:  four members by the City Council upon the recommendation of the Mayor, four members by the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners, and one member by the Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce.

Meetings

The board meets the third Tuesday of each month at 2:00 p.m. at a location to be announced.

Open Appointments

The following appointments are open for applicants:

 
Capacity and Additional Information
Deadline to Apply
Apply Online Hotel/Motel Owner/Operator 100 or more Rental Units; One (1) Appointment, Three-Year Term, Expiring October 2015 TBD
Apply Online Hotel/Motel Owner/Operator 100 or less Rental Units; One (1) Appointment to Fill an Unexpired Term, Expiring October 2013 TBD
 

District Map

District Map

At Large
Bill Whiteheart - Term Expires: Dec. 2014
District A
Everette Witherspoon - Term Expires: Dec. 2014
Walter Marshall - Term Expires: Dec. 2014
District B
Mark Baker - Term Expires: Dec. 2014
Richard V. Linville - Term Expires: Dec. 2016
David R. Plyler - Term Expires: Dec. 2016
Gloria D. Whisenhunt - Term Expires: Dec. 2016

Forsyth County Code

The County Code is the official record of ordinances adopted by the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners. By clicking on the link below, you will be able to access an online copy of the County Code.

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View the Forsyth County Code

TV Broadcast Schedule

View our TV Broadcast on the Government Channel The Commissioner's meetings, held on Mondays, are broadcast live at 6:00 pm on WSTV 13 - The Government Channel. They are rebroadcast the following Tuesday at 9:00 AM and the following Wednesday at 9:00 pm.

The Commissioner's briefings, held on Thursdays, are broadcast live at 2:00 pm on WSTV 13 - The Government Channel. They are rebroadcast the same day at 6:00 pm.