REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
March 12, 2024
FROM
DEREK ARMSTRONG, Director, Economic Development Department
SUBJECT
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Non-Financial Sister City Agreement with Wuxi, China for Establishment of Diplomatic Relations
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Approve a non-financial Sister City Agreement, including non-standard terms, with Wuxi, China for the establishment of diplomatic relations for a term of five years, with automatic renewal for an indefinite term unless terminated six months prior to expiration.
(Presenter: Derek Armstrong, Director, 387-4385)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Promote the Countywide Vision.
Create, Maintain and Grow Jobs and Economic Value in the County.
Ensure Development of a Well-Planned, Balanced, and Sustainable County.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of this item will not result in the use of Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost), as the Sister City Agreement is non-financial in nature.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
San Bernardino County (County) is an increasingly important gateway for international trade and, therefore, potential recipient of foreign direct investment. Led by, and with the support of the Board of Supervisors (Board), Economic Development Department (ED) has established a trade and investment program to attract foreign direct investment and promote the County as a prime location investment destination, setting the groundwork to create new jobs, increase capital availability for local businesses, contribute to higher economic productivity and growth, and increase global competitiveness.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) template was approved by the Board on May 24, 2016 (Item No. 73), for the establishment of trade and investment cooperative relationship building with international agencies. The MOU is a statement of mutual intent to support cooperation and communication to promote busines...
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