Control of the Gunstock Mountain Resort’s annual budget currently is exercised by the commission, a five-member body established by legislation in 1959 as an independent political entity, empowered to manage Gunstock’s operations. The County Delegation currently has no control over the commission’s budget, which is funded from the operations of the recreation area. The 1959 enabling legislation prohibits Gunstock from borrowing any money without approval by the county delegation. Gallagher was selected by an 11-5 vote of the delegation over Sean Sullivan of Laconia for a five-year term on the commission. The commission has not yet taken a position on the bill, which is expected to come before the House Committee on Municipal and County Government for a public hearing in January.

Source: Daily Sun December 01, 2017 07:41 UTC