Draft Sister City Relationships Policy

The draft policy outlines the principles which are proposed as the criteria for formation and assessment of Sister City Relationships:

The Sister City Relationships: 
a)    are between cities which share historic, cultural, social, economic, demographic or geographic ties, similarities, or synergies; 
b)    clearly demonstrate a meaningful reciprocal partnership or activity built on mutual respect, understanding, and a commitment to shared objectives; 
c)    are purposeful and established with clear motives, obligations, and objectives; 
d)    are likely to yield positive economic, trade, educational, environmental, philanthropic, social, and/or cultural outcomes; 
e)    show that the communities of both cities have a demonstrated commitment to, and interest in, forming and maintaining the Sister City Relationship; 
f)    promote genuine people-to-people and cultural links amongst both communities; 
g)    align with Council’s Community Strategic Plan and Parramatta 2050; and
h)    are generally with major metropolitan or provincial capital cities in regionally diverse locations, with complementary strengths to Parramatta in culture, economy, innovation, and connectivity that align with Parramatta’s role as Sydney’s second largest CBD. Where a potential partner is not a capital city, it should still demonstrate clear, distinctive advantages – for example, a leading cultural sector, specialised industries, or areas that are highly complementary to Parramatta etc.
 

Please refer to the draft policy before making a submission.