Chapter 2.80
SISTER CITY COMMITTEE
Sections:
2.80.060 Reports to city council.
2.80.010 Committee created.
There is hereby created and established the sister city committee, consisting of 13 members serving at the pleasure of the city council, one of whom shall be a councilor appointed by the city council. The members shall serve without compensation. [Ord. 871B § 1, 2011.]
2.80.020 Powers and duties.
The powers and duties of the sister city committee generally shall be to report to and advise the city council about all aspects of sister city activities involving the city of Chehalis and the town of Inasa, and to plan, develop, promote, coordinate, and maintain records of such activities, including but not limited to:
A. Visits of individuals and exchanges of delegations between the two communities; and
B. Informational and educational events about the two communities, their nations, and their cultures; and
C. Any other activities which may be logical or necessary for the conduct of the sister city program and which the council may delegate from time to time. [Ord. 871B § 2, 2011.]
2.80.030 Terms.
The 12 noncouncilor members of the committee shall serve for terms of four years each. Members may be reappointed to serve consecutive terms. [Ord. 871B § 3, 2011.]
2.80.040 Administration.
The sister city committee shall establish its own meeting schedule, organize itself, and adopt its own policies and procedures, subject to generally accepted parliamentary procedure and the state’s open public meetings law. [Ord. 871B § 4, 2011.]
2.80.050 Funds.
The committee shall be responsible for accepting and raising funds for its work and activities, which funds shall be deposited with and accounted for by The Chehalis Foundation. [Ord. 871B § 5, 2011.]
2.80.060 Reports to city council.
The sister city committee shall report to the city council from time to time on its work and activities. [Ord. 871B § 6, 2011.]