Sister City/Cape Verde, Santa Catarina do Fogo Committee

The Select Board shall establish and appoint a committee to be known as the Town of Scituate Sister City /Cape Verde, Santa Catarina do Fogo Committee. The goal being to recognize and celebrate the rich history of Scituate’s Cape Verdean community.

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 Sister City Cape Verde Committee shall meet with the Select Board after its formation to discuss suggestions and guidelines. The Committee shall work closely with the general public, business community and others to ensure all citizens have input into proposed projects and activities. The Committee shall be responsible for other opportunities as requested by the Select Board.

The Sister City Cape Verde Committee shall serve as an advisory body to the Select Board 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 Santa Catarina do Fogo, Cape Verde and its provinces.