Directors shall be at least 18 years of age and shall demonstrate their willingness to accept responsibility for governance and their availability to participate actively in governance activities. Directors will be appointed based on business acumen, financial and budget knowledge, sales, marketing, and data-driven measurement and analysis capabilities, industry expertise and experience, community leadership, and the willingness to assume accountability for the Corporation’s success. Directors must live or work in the City of Rochester at all times during their respective terms.
Mayo Civic Center & Rochester Convention and Visitors Bureau Governance Board
Board members will be expected to attend board meetings, with minimum attendance requirements of 80%, and prepare in advance to be well-informed on the Corporation’s performance.
Specifically, this Board will:
- Review and approve the Annual Budget
- Develop plans to increase non-tax revenues
- Hire, evaluate, support and supervise the President
- Review and approve the Annual Marketing Plan
- Recommend the Annual Capital Budget (for funding approval via City Council)
- Approve and monitor financial statements for the MCC
- Participate in the annual audit process
- Review and approve the annual sales and booking goals for the MCC
- Attend monthly meetings and one annual planning session
- Review and approve any policy documents that provide direction for the organization, including the booking policy, visitor experience programs and services
- Monitor all performance measures included in the contract with the City of Rochester
The Board will focus its efforts on guiding the Corporation in accordance with the adopted Bylaws (attached) and the contract between the City of Rochester and the Corporation.
The Board plays a critical governance role overseeing the Corporation, which sells, books, and manages the Mayo Civic Center (MCC) and serves as the official destination marketing organization, advancing visitor experience initiatives through Experience Rochester.
For additional information, contact Lisa Mullenbach or visit the Experience Rochester website.
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