BOARDS & COMMISSIONS DESCRIPTIONS
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.