Members of the board in charge of the Dome at America’s Center took first steps toward a possible merger with the region's tourism agency on Wednesday.

The Regional Convention and Sports Complex Authority seeks to dissolve itself and merge with Explore St. Louis, the agency that currently organizes events at the Dome and runs America’s Center.

Board members say the move will bring management of the two conjoined complexes under one umbrella and improve the outlook for the Dome post-NFL.

After a closed session, members of the authority voted unanimously to move forward with the plan that would see the board cease to exist, while searching for new sustainable funding for the complex through different avenues.

The board of Explore St. Louis will consider a similar resolution this week

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