The director may, with the approval of the Governor, enter into contracts and agreements with the organization known as the Southern Travel Directors Council, a regional travel advertising and promotion agency, for the purpose of expanding and extending the state's tourist advertising program. The director may, with the Governor's approval, spend a sum not exceeding $15,000.00 per annum for the support of the council, such expenditures to be made from legislative appropriations for tourist advertising.
Ala. Code § 41-7-5 (1975)