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6.1.F. - Page 6 • Documentation of community support — a list of volunteers, professionals or other organizations in Redwood City and the proposed Friendship City committed to supporting the program and responding in a timely fashion to each other. A Friendship City proposal will require recommendation by a member of Redwood City's City Council. Establishing a Friendship City requires approval by the City Council and signed Letters of Recognition exchanged between the Mayor and the top official of the proposed Friendship City. Selection Guidelines: Selection of a Friendship City shall be based upon, but not limited to, the following guidelines: • A city chosen for a Friendship City affiliation should be located in a country that has established diplomatic relations with the United States. • Consideration should be given to developing connections with cities in countries that do not already have a Sister City or Friendship City relationship with Redwood City. • Consideration should be given to cities comparable to Redwood City in areas such as population size, culture, business interests, and community characteristics. • 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. • A similar identifiable resident group or association should exist in the proposed Friendship City, with a clear indication of intent to carry out active mutual programs. • The proposed Friendship City should have support from individuals, groups, or organizations in the Redwood City community with a demonstrated interest in maintaining the Friendship City relationship. RCI Recognition and Responsibilities The City recognizes RCI as a volunteer -led organization that guides the development of established Sister City and Friendship City relationships and supports their missions in the areas of cultural, educational, governmental, and economic relationships. The City works with RCI to evaluate proposed Sister City and Friendship City affiliations. Because Sister City and Friendship City relationships are agreements between two municipal governments and involve official recognition and participation by the City of Redwood City, the City Council has final approval over all proposed affiliations. Sister City and Friendship City activities in the community are promoted, planned, managed and implemented by RCI and are not dependent on City funding. Redwood City International Responsibilities: • Independently identify, manage, and implement those activities related to the Sister City and Friendship City Programs as RCI may select which support Sister City or Friendship City affiliations. October 23, 2017 Page 3