LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: City Council President Jewel Cannada-Wynn
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APPOINTMENTS - INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS ADVISORY BOARD
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council appoint five individuals to the International Relations Advisory Board for a term of two years, expiring December 31, 2021.
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HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
This board serves as a clearinghouse for the City with its six sister cities, international communities and organizations. The IRAB assists elected officials and staff to coordinate contacts with international guests, coordinate official dignitary visits with foreign offices of protocol, promote positive community relations with international tourists and visitors, promote exchanges and inter-cultural activities to increase international trade, economic and community development through educational and cultural exchanges and serve as official ambassadors for the City with foreign dignitaries and other official international visitors.
The following are incumbents and wish to be considered for reappointment:
Nominated: Nominated by:
Laverne Baker Incumbent
Nan Harper Incumbent
Jena Melancon Incumbent
Elizabeth Partington Incumbent
Douglas Trelfa Incumbent
PRIOR ACTION:
City Council makes appointments to this board biennially.
FUNDING:
Budget: N/A
Actual: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
STAFF CONTACT:
Ericka L. Burnett, City Clerk
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Member List
2) Application of Interest - Laverne Baker
3) Application of Interest - Nan Harper
4) Bio - Nan Harper
5) Application of Interest - Jena Melancon
6) Resume - Jena Melancon
7) Application of Interest - Elizabeth Partington
8) Application of Interest - Douglas Trelfa
9) Ballot
PRESENTATION: No