HomeMy WebLinkAbout(1994, 01/24) - I-23 - Amended - changed to I-10I -10
SISTER CITY ASSOCIATION POLICY
Furthering understanding between cities throughout the world is an important
objective. Recognizing this, the City Council hereby establishes the following
policy to identify the relationship of a nonprofit Sister City Association and the
City of Newport Beach. The purpose for cities involved is to learn more about
each other and develop exchanges of people, ideas and cultures on a long -term
basis.
In the context of a philosophy which encourages people to participate and help
themselves in the pursuit of special interest areas, the City Council is committed
to a cooperative effort with the Sister City Association. The City Council
welcomes volunteer support and this policy will serve to identify and clarify the
relationships, roles and control between the City of Newport Beach and the
Newport Beach Sister City Association.
Financial
The City encourages the Newport Beach Sister City Association to continue their
efforts to make the functions of the Association self - supporting. The City is
responsible for funding only to the extent of the annual City Council approved
budget.
Staff Assistance
The City will provide support to the Association in the form of a liaison staff
member as designated by the City Manager. Clerical support will be provided
to the Association at a level determined by the staff liaison.
Responsibilities
The Association will be recognized by the City as the official group to further
common goals as they relate to sister city programs and activities.
GOALS STATEMENT
The purpose of the Newport Beach Sister City Association is to create
international understanding and cooperation with cities in other countries that
have been carefully selected for mutual benefit. The development of Youth
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Exchange, Cultural Exchange, Technical Knowledge Exchange and Economic •
Exchange will be pursued to accomplish the goals of the Association. The
overall attainment of these goals will create international friendship to benefit
our world.
1. Create a local program with wide community involvement, i.e., Service
Clubs, Chambers of Commerce, nonprofit interest groups.
2. Develop school programs, i.e., local school chapters at Community
Colleges, UCI, High Schools, Intermediate Schools, Elementary Schools.
3. Develop a fund- raising program sufficient to support the programs and
events adopted by the Association.
4. Establish criteria to be used for determining which cities a relationship
can be developed.
5. Business to Business Exchange. Develop a program whereby a business
and travel program can be made available to encourage common business •
interests to be satisfied.
6. Develop a network of local host groups.
7. Develop a restaurant program to showcase our food and entertainment
industry.
8. Develop a hotel program to make visitors aware of our travel and
vacation opportunities.
9. Develop a public awareness program at high visibility locations. Exhibits
and purpose of Association to be emphasized. Promotional brochure
should be developed.
10. Coordinate our goals and objectives with surrounding communities for
information and coordination purposes.
11. Clearly identify an Association budget for operational purposes.
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12. Develop a gift and recognition program for Sister City visitors.
Adopted - November 28,1988
Reaffirmed - January 24, 1994
Formerly I -23
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