Fiscal Note
No appropriation is required.
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Substitute - Guidelines For Starting and Maintaining a Sister City Relationships
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In accordance with City of Madison Resolution #44907 created in 1998, "Madison has established and supports Sister City relationships in the belief that person-to-person ties are the strongest and if we can all work for peace, that will result in a better understanding of all cultures. Sister City relationships are created to develop lasting friendships on the human level and to provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and views."
WHEREAS, there shall exist, areas of mutual interest and involvement with the prospective city in the areas of culture, business, technology, education, agriculture, sports or humanitarian goals; and
WHEREAS, there should be evidence of strong, diverse, local community for the prospective Sister City relationship in order to insure an adequate financial base and ongoing interest in exchanges; and
WHEREAS, there should be an active local organization to support and commit to the creation of a committee and its work; and
WHEREAS, in 2011, the City of Madison Sister City Collaboration Committee was established with the primary purpose to coordinate Sister City activities. The committee was also charged with reviewing applications of proposed Sister City relationships and passing their recommendations on to the Common Council for action; and
WHEREAS, The proposed Madison Sister City organization, prior to consideration of the proposed sister city relationship, shall meet the following conditions:
1. Shall have a formal structure with officers and appropriate subcommittees.
2. Shall submit to the Sister City Collaboration Committee, a work plan including activities and goals, accompanying the proposed resolution requesting an official Sister City relationship, showing how the activities of the committee will further the objectives of the Sister City Program for the next 12 months, as well as a r...
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