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6.1.F. - Page 5 • A detailed demographic profile of the proposed Sister City. • Documentation of broad-based community support — a list of volunteers, professionals or other organizations in Redwood City and the proposed Sister City that are committed to supporting the program and responding in a timely fashion to each other. • A preliminary program plan that outlines objectives and funding sources, including planned activities for the first year of the relationship. • A budget for the first year of activities showing funds, volunteer resources, and/or commitments to contribute materials, services, or time and plans for on-going financial and organizational support. A Sister City proposal will require recommendation by a member of the City Council. Establishing a Sister City relationship requires approval by the City Council, a signed formal agreement between the Mayor and the top official of the proposed Sister City, and recognition by Sister Cities International. Selection Guidelines: Selection of a Sister City shall be based upon, but not limited to, the following guidelines: • A city chosen for a Sister City affiliation should be located in a country that has established diplomatic relations with the United States. There should be the potential for genuine people - to -people contact; communication and visitation should be able to occur freely in both directions. • The proposed Sister City should be similar in population size, and/or role in the region, and/or have cultural, educational, socio-economic, governmental, or other tangible features in common with Redwood City, making it an appropriate Sister City. • There should exist in Redwood City an identifiable resident group or association which favors the proposed affiliation and intends to pursue a meaningful program after the relationship is established. The group should be in a position to organize and finance its own activities over the long term as the City cannot give assurance of financial backing. • A similar identifiable resident group or association should exist in the proposed Sister City, with a clear indication of intent to carry out active mutual programs. • The municipal government of the proposed Sister City should demonstrate support for establishing and developing a Sister City affiliation with Redwood City. Friendship Cities Proposal/Approval Procedures Prior to the City initiating or responding to a request for a proposed Friendship City affiliation, RCI and/or the community sponsoring organization interested in establishing a Friendship City affiliation will meet with Redwood City staff to present an overview of the proposed Friendship City. In cooperation with an identifiable resident group or association in the proposed Friendship City, RCI and/or and the community sponsoring organization must prepare and submit the following to the City: • A detailed demographic profile of the proposed Friendship City. October 23, 2017 Page 2