LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: City Council President Brian Spencer
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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, 2019.
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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 will assist 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 that wish to be considered for reappointment or have been nominated:
Nominee: Nominated By:
Laverne Baker Incumbent
Nan Harper Incumbent
Jena Melancon Incumbent
Beth Partington Spencer
Douglas Trelfa Incumbent
Brian Wyer Wingate
PRIOR ACTION:
City Council appoints members to this board on a biennial basis.
FUNDING:
Budget: N/A
Actual: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
STAFF CONTACT:
Ericka L. Burnett, City Clerk
ATTACHMENTS:
1) International Relations Advisory Board 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 - Beth Partington
8) Nomination Form - Beth Partington
9) Application of Interest - Douglas Trelfa
10) Nomination Form - Brian Wyer
11) Application of Interest - Brian Wyer
12) Resume - Brian Wyer
13) Ballot
PRESENTATION: No