Section 555.20  Definitions

The following definitions are applicable to this Part:

            "Agreement" means a written document executed by the Grantee and the Department defining the rights and obligations with respect to the Project.

            "Applicant" means a certified local tourism and convention bureau.

            "Application" means a written  request for program funds, including the required forms and attachments.

            "Certified local tourism and convention bureau" means the local bureau recognized by the Department as a Grantee entitled to receive funds under the Statute.

            "Department" means the Department of Commerce and Community Affairs.

            "Director" means the Director of the Department of Commerce and Community Affairs.

            "Domestic" means within the boundaries of the United States.

            "Eligible Projects" include, but are not limited to, the following activities: brochures, advertising, web site development, familiarization tours, trade shows, sales missions, translation services, research, promotional items, technical assistance, and salaries associated with Eligible Projects.

            "Fiscal year" means July 1 through June 30, the fiscal year of the State of Illinois.

            "Grantee" means a certified local tourism and convention bureau that has been awarded a grant under the International Tourism Program.

            "Illinois Trade Office" is a division of the Department that performs all functions relating to the International Tourism Program.

            "Ineligible Projects" include, but are not limited to, the purchase of equipment, administrative expenses (salaries not associated with Eligible Projects, utilities, or rent), and the purchase of alcoholic beverages.

            "International", when pertaining to a country, means any country other than the United States.

            "Matching Funds" means the Grantee's local funds equaling 50% of the total project expenditures.

            "Program" means the International Tourism Program.

            "Project" means the work that is described by the Applicant in the Application and is approved by the Department.

            "Statute" means Section 605-707 of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois, which establishes the Program.

            "Total Project Cost" means all necessary and reasonable costs related to the completion of the Project, but is limited to the eligible use of funds as set forth in Section 555.40.