These responsibilities include, but are not limited to: budget preparation, marketing plan development and implementation, visitor center staffing, TDC administration, acting as the spokesperson and media representative for the TDC, appearing before the Jackson County Board of County Commissioners on behalf of the TDC, working with professional and volunteer organizations and committees, and serving as contract monitor for grants awarded by the TDC or contracts entered into by the TDC. The TDC Executive Director manages the Visitor Information Center and its staff, promotes the Visitors Center as an information resource center, provides continuous availability of visitor information materials, and insures that all visitors have a superior experience with their encounters at the Visitor Center.