HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2001-R0066 - Establishment Of Sister Cities Commission_Municipal Partnerships - 02_22_2001Resolution No. 2001-R0066
February 22, 2001
Item No. 34
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, it is the opinion of the City Council that the best interests of the
citizens of the City of Lubbock would be served by the creation of a Sister Cities
Commission; and
WHEREAS, the desired outcome of said program is to increase global
cooperation at the municipal level, stimulate economic development and promote cultural
understanding; NOW THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
SECTION 1. THAT the City Council of the City of Lubbock hereby creates and
establishes a Sister Cities Commission charged with developing municipal partnerships
between similar jurisdictions in other nations, creating an atmosphere in which economic
and community development can be implemented and strengthened.
SECTION 2. THAT the composition of the Sister Cities Commission and the
terms of its members shall be as follows:
a) The Sister Cities Commission shall consist of twelve (12) members.
Memberships shall be assigned by the City Council to representatives
of Lubbock's educational institutions, governmental institutions and
private sector organizations, including chambers of commerce.
b) Terms shall be for two years. However, eight (8) of the initial
appointees shall have one-year terms as determined by the City
Council. Members shall serve until such time as their successors are
appointed and qualified.
SECTION 3. THAT the Sister Cities Commission strategies and goals shall be
established as follows:
a) At the beginning of each calendar year, annual goals for the
Commission shall be established by the membership of the
Commission and approved by the City Council.
b) The Commission shall assist the City Council in developing Sister
City relationships that promote all aspects of the City of Lubbock and
the people who represent our community through economic and
business development, art and culture. The Commission also may
assist the City Council in organizing youth and adult trips and
exchanges with Sister Cities. The City Council shall provide the
Commission with direction, vision and overall mission.
c) The Commission shall develop municipal partnerships between cities
and similar jurisdictions in other nations in order to create
environments through which communities can creatively learn, work
and solve problems together by means of reciprocal business,
municipal, educational and technical exchanges.
d) The Commission shall create an atmosphere in which economic and
community development can be implemented and strengthened.
e) The Commission shall collaborated with domestic and foreign
organizations, including educational institutions, which share similar
goals to establish and maintain Sister City relationships.
f) The Commission shall focus on revitalizing and improving established
Sister City relationships, and work with other organizations to create
new Sister City relationships.
SECTION 4. THAT the City Manager may appoint a member of the
administrative staff as the staff liaison for the Sister Cities Commission. The staff liaison
may provide such administrative assistance and supplies as may be necessary to assist the
Commission in carrying out its strategies and goals.
Passed by the City Council this 22nd day of February
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WINDY SITt6N, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Rebecca Garza, City Secret
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Debra Forte, Deputy City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
D6'nald G. Vandiver, First Assistant City
Attorney
Mres/SisCity.res
February 15, 2001