The Duplin County Tourism Development Authority was formed under enabling legislation in the 1993 Session of The North Carolina General Assembly and was later revised in the 2005 Session.

Currently, the Tourism Development Authority is comprised of seven members, with the following representations:

• Two representatives to be affiliated with businesses that collect the tax in the county.
• Three representatives who are currently involved in the promotion of travel and tourism in the county.
• One representative appointed by the Duplin County Board of Commissioners.
• The finance officer of Duplin County, who shall serve as Treasurer, will be a nonvoting, ex officio member.

General Powers

The affairs of Duplin County Tourism are governed by the Duplin County Tourism Development Authority. The DCTDA shall determine policies and direct the implementation of policies. The business and affairs of the Authority, the direction of its work, and the control of its property shall be vested in the DCTDA.

The DCTDA shall meet in accordance with Article IV, Section 1, and carry out duties commensurate with that of a governing body.

The DCTDA shall direct the affairs of Duplin County Tourism and individually shall exercise those powers enumerated in the General Statues of North Carolina.