Sister City Ireland Cork County Committee

 

The Sister City Ireland Cork County Committee shall provide input and suggestions for a variety of current and foreseeable community, civic, cultural, educational and other activities that expand its partnership with Cork County- West Cork Municipal District, Ireland.

The Committee is advisory in its capacity and will work with the Board of Selectmen to determine ultimate courses of action. 

In accordance with the Friendship Pact, the Committee is charged with the following:

Nurture partnerships that promote mutual business development, commercial and professional exchanges, and sharing the advances in business and education;

Expand our relationship through youth exchanges, cultural development, tourism and other important activities that will benefit the two localities;

Create a deeper understanding of each area’s lives and traditions that have a community of interest;

Support and administer exchanges between citizens of both countries to develop cooperation and a lasting friendship.

The Committee shall meet with the Board of Selectmen after its formation to discuss suggestions and guidelines. The Committee shall work closely with the general public, business community and others to insure all citizens have input into proposed projects and activities.

The Committee shall be responsible for other opportunities as requested by the Board of Selectmen.

The  Committee shall serve as an advisory body to the Board of Selectmen to provide feedback, input, and guidance as well as function as a conduit for the Town to solicit, create, plan and implement activities, programs and exchanges that expand and broaden its relationship with Cork County and its environs.