HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2006-01Suggested by: City Administration
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RESOLUTION NO. 2006-01
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA SUPPORTING
PARTICIPATION IN THE INTERNATIONAL CITY/COUNTY MANAGEMENT
ASSOCIATION (ICMA) CITY/LINKS PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) in
cooperation with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and
other international agencies established an international partnership program called
the CityLinks Program; and,
WHEREAS, through the CityLinks Program, selected local government exhibiting a
record of exceptional management in the United States have been invited to share
their local government expertise and successes with communities in developing
countries that are making the transition to democracy; to provide technical assistance
in improving professional and ethical municipal management; and to increase
economic development opportunities at the local level; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Kenai, Alaska has been chosen to participate in this
extraordinary program to represent the United States by being matched with a
community in Russia Far East.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA, that the City Council supports the City's participation in the ICMA CityLinks
Program, and by so doing, endorses the promotion of democratic principles in Russia
Far East.
PASSED SY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 18~ day of
January, 2006.
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PAT PORTER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
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