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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 1996-44RESOLUTION NO.1996-44 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS,AUTHORIZING THE TOWN TO APPLY FOR MEMBERSHIP IN SISTER CITIES INTERNATIONAL;DIRECTING THE PAYMENT OF RESERVATION FEES FOR THE MAYOR AND ANY INTERESTED COUNCIL MEMBERS TO THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION OF SISTER CITIES INTERNATIONAL;AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO APPOINT A CITIZEN COMMITTEE TO WORK WITH THE COUNCIL TO EXPLORE THE POSSIBILITY OF ACQUIRING A SISTER CITY. WHEREAS:It is in the best interests of the Town of Fountain Hills to become involved inthe greater world-wide community;and WHEREAS:One of the best vehicles to foster international communication and understanding isthroughthe International Sister City Program;and NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL OFTHE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS,ARIZONA,thattheTownofFountainHillsishereby authorizedtoapplyfor membership in Sister Cities International,effective July1,1996;and BEIT FURTHER RESOLVED thatthe Town of Fountain Hillsshallpaythe reservation fees(notthe cost of transportation,meals or lodging)tothe1996 International Convention of SisterCitiesInternational,tobeheldinBostonfromJuly23to27,1996,fortheMayorandany Town Council Member of the Town of Fountain Hills who wishes to attend such convention;and BEIT FURTHER RESOLVED thatthe Mayor of Fountain Hillsishereby authorized to appoint a committee of interested Fountain Hills residents to explore,withthe Town Council,the possibility of acquiring a Sister City under the International Sister Cities Program. PASSED this6thday of June,1996 bythe Mayor and Council of the Town of Fountain Hills,Arizona. REVIEWED BY: Jerry Mjfes,Mayor ATTEST: Cassie B.Hansen,Town Clerk y/A^— [CKaulIi.Nordin,Town Manager APPROVED AS TO FORM: William E.Farrell,Town Attorney (gAS^FAIL lozd±zSJ& MOTION /.OUorgjVAC-tL SECOND lOi Vy'^Ko^ COUNT