COMMISSION DESCRIPTIONS
Cultural and Heritage Commission:
The Cultural and Heritage Commission acts as an advisory body to the City Council on matters concerning the arts, culture and historic preservation and heritage.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: providing recommendations to City Council related to the implementation of the Cultural Arts Plan; Oversee the City's cultural and historical assets; facilitate cooperative efforts to promote and enhance the cultural and historic environment of the city through events and programs; develop recommendations concerning the allocation of City resources and selection of works of art and their placement, when appropriate; encourage support by private individuals and organizations of the arts and of cultural and historic facilities and programs; and advocate and enlist community interest and participation in the arts and in cultural and historic programs.
Sister City Commission:
The Sister City Commission is appointed by and acts as an advisory body to the City Council and was created to expand the vision and goals of the Sister City program.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: advise the City Council on matters concerning sister city relationships including the promotion of cultural/educational exchange and knowledge sharing; recommend to the City Council by-laws, for City Council approval, which govern the Commission’s own internal procedures; make recommendations to the City Council of goals, objectives, and programs to ensure the successful management of existing sister city relationships and ensure their success and effectiveness, as measured by City Council approved goals, strategies, and programs; develop recommendations regarding criteria for the establishment of new sister city relationships, including the creation of selection criteria that aim to match the City with suitable partners; and make recommendations to the City Council regarding the expenditure of funds that further the approved goals, strategies, and programs.