(A) The Board shall promote and encourage private and public programs to further the development of greater friendship and understanding between the people of Albuquerque and cities of other nations. In carrying out its duties and powers the Board shall:
(1) Sponsor cultural, social, educational and economic activities which further community friendship.
(2) Recommend to the Mayor and Council programs and projects which promote the mutual interest of the sister-cities.
(3) Establish ad hoc task forces to assist the Board.
(4) Serve as an advisory board for such city programs as directed by the Mayor.
(B) All new sister city affiliations shall be made as follows:
(1) A person or group proposing a new sister-city relationship shall submit the following to the Sister-City Board:
(a) A statement of reasons for the proposed affiliation.
(b) A profile of the proposed city, which shall include but need not be limited to:
1. Population;
2. Language;
3. Educational and cultural institutions, activities and organizations;
4. Economic resources and conditions;
5. Political stability;
6. Number of other affiliations;
7. Similarities.
(c) Outline of activities proposed to start exchange program, e.g., pen pals, books, cultural programs, hosting, exchange delegations and/or students.
(d) Evidence of a strong local support group, including at least one contact person in the proposed city.
(e) Evidence of a like group in Albuquerque with the ability to provide an initial, minimum investment of approximately $2,000 to cover the cost of new signs, brochures, pins and other support materials.
(2) Persons proposing affiliation shall make a presentation to the Board. The Board shall invite Albuquerque Sister Cities Foundation Inc. and ask them for their input. After evaluation of the proposed program and reviewing the proposal with Sister Cities International, the Board shall make its decision. If affiliation is recommended, their approval shall be submitted to the Mayor, who shall present a resolution creating an affiliation is not recommended by the Board, the proposing person or group may appeal to the Mayor, who may elect to propose an affiliation resolution.
('74 Code, § 11-13-2) (Ord. 68-1977; Am. Ord. 52-1987)