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The local Committee should have a clear understanding of the responsibilities of Sister County Commissions.
The process to be used to evaluate prospective Sister County affiliations.
The County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors follow criteria adopted on August 13, 2002, to evaluate Sister County requests.
The County of Santa Clara supports the establishment of mutually beneficial Sister County affiliations to foster exchange of art, commerce, culture, education, and technology.
The County of Santa Clara enters a Sister County affiliation, it is with the expectation that there will be a long-term, mutually beneficial relationship.