The Natchitoches Parish Tourist Commission held its regular scheduled meeting for the month on May 21, entering into executive session to discuss matters related to the search for the new executive director for the Natchitoches Convention and Visitors Bureau. This meeting came after a special called meeting on May 14 to discuss the same matter. Retiring Executive Director Arlene Gould’s last day is June 28.

The commission voted to offer the executive director position to one of three potential candidates, but due to one candidate requesting confidentiality through the hiring process, no candidate names were discussed outside of the executive session. “Candidate No. 3” was chosen. Commission Chairman Landon Amberg said the next steps involve offering the selected candidate the position, giving them 24 hours to consider it. If the candidate accepts the job, paperwork will be sent to them to sign and the commission can officially announce the news. If the job is declined, the commission will have to look to the two remaining candidates.