HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 5107 05/02/2000 ORDINANCE NO. 5107
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 5095
ESTABLISHING A SISTER CITIES COMMISSION
Passed and approved by
the President and Board of Trustees
the 2nd day of May, 2000
Published in pamphlet form by
authority of the corporate
authorities of the Village of
Mount Prospect, Illinois, the
3rd day of May, 2000
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ORDINANCE NO. 5107
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 5095
ESTABLISHING A SISTER CITIES COMMISSION
WHEREAS, on March 22,2000, the corporate authorities of the Village of Mount Prospect approved
the passage of Ordinance No. 5095 which establishes a Sister Cities Commission to recommend
pollicies and establish programs for the Village's padicipation in the Sister Cities International
Organization.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION ONE: That Chapter 5 of the Village Code of Mount Prospect, as amended, and entitled
"Creation and Membership", is hereby further amended by deleting the first paragraph of Section
5.1502 and adding a new paragraph which shall be and read as follows:
"Sec. 5.1502 CREATION AND MEMBERSHIP.
There is hereby created a permanent Commission, which shall be known as the Sister Cities
Commission of the Village, consisting of fifteen (15) members, a majority of whom shall be
residents of the Village, and one (1) member shall be a Village Trustee. The members of the
Sister Cities Commission shall be appointed by the Village President with the consent of the
Board of Trustees. In addition, the Village President shall serve as an ex officio member of
the Sister Cities Commission."
SECTION TWO: That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage,
approval and publication in pamphlet form in the manner provided by law.
AYES: Lohrstorfer, Prikkel, Wilks, Fadey
NAYS: Hoefed, Skowron
ABSENT: Corcoran
PASSED and APPROVED this 2"d
Cities, Apr 2000.doc
Declaration
of
Friendship
On this the 19th Day of May 2000, we, the Village of Mount Prospect and the
City of Sevres Decree a Sister City affiliation to establish greater friendship and
promote understanding between the peoples of our two cities.
We Proclaim, in the name of citizens, that this affiliation will deepen the
friendship and respect between our two cities and promote the cultural heritage of both
cities.
In witness thereof, we affix our signatures to this declaration.
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MOUNT PROSPECT
AND
SEVRES
The Village of Mount Prospect is a member of Sister Cities International and
adheres to the policies of this organization. The Sister City concept was inaugurated by
Dwight D. Eisenhower, President of the United States in 1956 to establish greater
friendship and understanding between the peoples of the United States and other
nations through the medium of direct personal contact.
ARTICLE 1
Mount Prospect and Sevres engage in this relationship with the following
understanding:
· Neither city nor committee will engage in the internal affairs of either
community.
· The twinning is a cultural instrument without prejudice or partisan
concerns. It is neither political nor religious in nature.
· Any gestures of good will, irrespective of its origin, opinions or their
purpose, will be considered.
ARTICLE 2
Participation in the twinning is free and not for the purpose of making money.
ARTICLE 3
The exchanges are based on an agreement of reciprocity.
ARTICLE 4
Exchange participants are responsible for the costs of transportation to the sister
city. The host city agrees to provide housing, food and local tours for a predetermined
period of time to officially sanctioned delegates from the sister city.
ARTICLE 5
Participating volunteer host families shall not receive remuneration for costs
associated with providing lodging, meals and local tours.
ARTICLE 6
The exchanges are primarily for human and cultural interactions, but we are open
to other projects which may be mutually agreed upon. Teachers, students, government
officials and employees, business people, church people, medical personnel and
citizens of both communities have opportunities to travel and participate in exchanges.
ARTICLE 7
The exchanges are intended to promote cultural awareness and bilingualism,
promote improved wodd relationships and to provide opportunities for people to
participate in internships.
ARTICLE 8
Every proposed project shall define those responsible for the project, the
financial arrangements, the dates when the project shall take place and the expected
outcome or goal. All proposed projects shall be reviewed and approved by each city
and each Sister City Committee.
ARTICLE 9
People responsible for the two cities and the two committees will meet every two
years to review the situation and agree on future programs.
Farley / ×
Maire de Sevres Mayor, Village of Mount Prospect
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