Number
140083
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. DAVIS
Title
A substitute ordinance relating to a sister cities friendly exchange program.
Sections
335-3 am
335-3-1 am
335-3-3 am
335-3-6 am
335-3-7 am
335-3-8 am
335-4 cr
335-5-1 am
335-5-2 am
335-5-2-a am
335-5-2-b am
335-5-2-d am
335-5-2-e am
335-5-2-f am
335-5-3 am
335-9 am
Analysis
This ordinance establishes a friendly relations policy and an application process which is similar to the formal sister city relationship policy and application process. In contrast to a sister city relationship, friendly relations shall not require formal signed agreements in accordance with Sister Cities International policy.
Body
The Mayor and Common Council of the City of Milwaukee do ordain as follows:
Part 1. Section 335-3-0 and 1 of the code is amended to read:
335-3. Policy. The following policies shall be followed in selecting and maintaining sister city relationships >>or friendly exchange relationships<<:
1. There should exist a logical area of mutual interest and involvement with the prospective sister city >>or friendly exchange city<< in the areas of culture and business.
Part 2. Section 335-3-3 of the code is amended to read:
3. There should be evidence of strong local community support for the prospective sister city >>or friendly exchange<< relationship in order to assure a strong financial base and interest in exchange.
Part 3. Section 335-3-6 to 335-3-8 of the code is amended to read:
6. Sister city >>and friendly exchange << relationships shall expire after 5 years unless extended for another 5 years by council resolution.
7. The sponsoring entity shall submit annual reports to the committee. An annual report shall be submitted within 30 days following each anniversary of the date on which the mayor signed the resolution establishing a sister city >>or friendly exchange<< relationship.
8. No city funds shall be used for travel expenses by city officials in connection with an...
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