EXHIBIT 1
Sister City Objectives and Guidelines
Objectives of the Sister City Program:
1. To formally initiate an ongoing communication between cities where they can exchange cultural, educational, professional programs of each City
2. To find solution to common challenges faced by both cities.
3. To promote good will.
4. To promote various aspect of each community such as business and natural resources.
5. To also establish not only cultural exchanges but relationships that will benefit the economic well-being of Glendale and the other cities.
Selection of a new sister City will require several steps. Community members will first need to form an organizing committee. Any community members who would like to participate on the committee must live, work or attend school in the City of Glendale.
Once selected, the committee members will become official representatives of the sister City program. These committee members will manage the program with minimal City staff support.
Sister City Guidelines:
1. Cultural: The City should have an identified cultural organization that promotes the heritage of their City.
2. Economic: The City should have a stable economy with viable sources of income.
3. Size: The City should be of medium size, comparable with the status of Glendale within the County of Los Angeles and the State of California.
4. Business: The City should have some industrial base, but must have commercial and retail businesses producing income for the City.
5. Manufacturing: The City should have products being manufactured that could conceivably be exported to other countries, such as the United States.
6. Entertainment Venues: The City should have sites where tourists and residents alike can enjoy themselves.
7. Accessibility/Transportation: The City should have a modern transportation system and accessibility by road, train and/or air.
8. Resorts/Hotels: The City should have modern hotels and/or resort locations where tourists can stay to enjoy the area.