This Durham Convention Center Authority is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Durham Convention Center. The authority employs independent contractors, determines rates for facility use, formulates policies and procedures for the operation and use of the facility, administers, oversees and evaluates the performance of the management company and other contractors or any contracts pertaining to the operation, management or maintenance of the facility. It also reviews, evaluates and makes recommendations to the governing bodies regarding the annual operating budget and related reports and authorizes expenditures for operations, repairs, insurance and other costs.