As a public authority, the ECTDA manages the marketing of countywide tourism, in a manner that strengthens the local economy, enriches the quality of life and preserves Edgecombe County’s history and agricultural heritage.

The specific Purposes and Objectives are:

1. to collect in accordance with enabling legislation the 6% occupancy tax county wide;
2. to act and engage in programs and services that will add benefit to the purpose;
3. to organize local tourism and related government entities to provide areas for

           discussion and education as related to the Visitors Bureau;

4. to establish systems and procedures for the efficient and effective operation of the Visitors Bureau; and
5. maintain offices and facilities as required for the purposes of the Visitors Bureau.