Resolution No. 74-08
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING
THE RICHMOND-ZHOUSHAN SISTER CITY COMMISSION
WHEREAS, hundreds of sister-city relationships, including those in Richmond,
California, have demonstrated the ability to increase international understanding; and
WHEREAS, it is to the mutual advantage of the cities of Zhoushan, China and
Richmond, California and the citizens thereof to cultivate economic cooperation and
cultural interchange between each other; and
WHEREAS, exchanges between Zhoushan and Richmond have produced friendships
and increased understanding of our cultures; and
WHEREAS, the City of Richmond is desirous of furthering the economic and cultural
understanding and development between the citizens of Zhoushan, China and Richmond,
California, by establishing a commission known as the Richmond-Zhoushan Sister-City
Commission;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and the City Council of the City
of Richmond, as follows:
SECTION 1: PURPOSE
There is hereby created the Richmond-Zhoushan Sister City Commission for the
purpose of initiating and conducting exchanges of activities with appropriate
organizations, groups and citizens of Zhoushan, with the approval of the City of
Richmond.
SECTION 2: MEMBERSHIP
The Commission shall be comprised of eleven (11) members appointed by the Mayor.
A majority of the total City Council members shall confirm the members appointed by
the Mayor. The Commission shall also maintain a general “Friends of Zhoushan”
membership which will consist of citizens who express an interest in the Zhoushan Sister
City program, and who may be called upon to contribute time, money, and expertise to
further the program. There will be no limit to the membership of the “Friends of
Zhoushan.” There will be no compensation for any Commission or Friends of Zhoushan
members. A majority of all Commissioners must reside in the City of Richmond.
SECTION 3: THE COMMISSION
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d.
The terms of five (5) Commissioners shall expire at the end of the odd numbered
calendar year next following that in which their appointments become effective,
and the terms of the other six (6) Commissioners shall expire at the end of the
even numbered calendar year next following that in which their appointments
become effective. Thereafter, Commissioners shall be appointed to serve a term
of two (2) years.
The office of a Commissioner shall become vacant upon the resignation of a
member, or upon the adoption by the City Council of a resolution declaring such
vacancy.
The by-laws provided for in Section 4(f) of this resolution shall provide for such
officers as the Commission deems necessary, and shall provide for their duties,
responsibilities, terms of office, and methods of election.
Three consecutive unexcused absences by a Commissioner from regular meetings
of the Commission shall be cause for dismissal. The Commission may determine
what constitutes a valid excuse.
e.
f.
The Commission shall hold such meetings as stipulated in the by-laws, however,
the presiding officer may cancel a meeting and continue the business to the next
meeting with the approval of the membership.
The City Manager shall designate a City employee to serve as Secretary to the
Commission, and to perform such other duties as may be assigned by the City
Manager to coordinate and expedite the work of the Commission. The Secretary
shall not be entitled to vote.
SECTION 4: POWERS AND DUTIES
The powers and duties of the Richmond-Zhoushan Sister City Commission shall be as
follows:
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b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
To further economic cooperation and cultural interchange between the cities and
citizens of Zhoushan, China and Richmond, California.
To develop, compile, coordinate and exchange information with officials and
citizens of Zhoushan.
To plan, develop, and carry out mutual cultural activities with officials and
citizens of Zhoushan.
To encourage and cultivate mutual understanding of the cultures of the two
cities.
To appoint committees and subcommittees and their respective officers, as
necessary, to implement the purpose of the Commission.
To establish by-laws incorporating the aforementioned powers, duties,
conditions, and stipulations, plus other conditions and stipulations as deemed
desirable. No conditions or stipulations contained in the by-laws shall contradict
or abridge the responsibilities or rights contained in this resolution.
No program formulated, promulgated or conducted by the Commission shall in any way
financially obligate the City of Richmond without specific approval of the Richmond
City Council. The costs of all programs shall be the responsibility of the members unless
otherwise consented to by the Commission.
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I certify that the foregoing resolution was adopted by the Council of the City of
Richmond at a regular meeting held July 1, 2008, by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Councilmembers Bates, Butt, Lopez, Marquez, Rogers, Sandhu,
Thurmond, Viramontes, and Mayor McLaughlin
None
Abstentions: None
Absent:
None
DIANE HOLMES
Clerk of the City of Richmond
(SEAL)
Approved:
GAYLE McLAUGHLIN
Mayor
Approved as to form:
LOUISE RENNE, Interim
City Attorney
State of California
County of Contra Costa
City of Richmond
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I certify that the foregoing is a true copy of Resolution No. 74-08, finally passed
and adopted by the Council of the City of Richmond at a meeting held on July 1, 2008.