Resolution No. 01-53 CITY OF TIGARD,OREGON
RESOLUTION NO.01 53
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING PARTICIPATION IN THE INTERP:ATIONAL CITY/COUNTY
MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION(ICMA)INTERNATIONAL RESOURCE CITIES PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Intemational/City/County Management Association (ICMA) in cooperation with the
United States agency for International Development(USAID)and other international agencies established
an international partnerships program called the International Resource Cities Program;and
WHEREAS, through the International Resource Cities Program, selected local governments exhibiting a
record of exceptional management in the U.S.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; to support
participatory and inclusive government;to improve delivery of public services; and to increase access to
decent and affordable housing;and
WHEREAS,the City of Tigard,Oregon,partnering with Washington County,Oregon,has been chosen to
participate in this extraordinary program to represent the United States by being matched with the City of
Samarinda,Indonesia,and the county of Kutai,Indonesia.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Tigard City Council that:
SECTION 1: The City Council supports the City's participation in the International Resource Cities
Program,and by so doing endorses the promotion of democratic principles in the City of
Samarinda,Indonesia,and the county of Kutai,Indonesia.
PASSED: This 2001.
I M or- ryo i d
ATTEST:
City Recorder-City of Tigard
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