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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSubmittal-Mayor Regalado-Mayor's International Council 2014 Annual ReportMayor's International Council Submitted into the public record for item(s) 'c)• on 2 •2c • 15 City Clerk Mayor's International Council 2014 Annual Report (Pursuant to City Code Section 2-890) • The Mayor's International Council was created to (1) plan and implement the city's International Trade promotion policies for the purposes of stimulating commercial and residential development and expanding the City's tax base through the promotion of foreign trade and local investment in accordance with the bylaws adopted by the Council; (2) serve in an advisory capacity for the City of Miami Sister Cities Program to plan, implement, and oversee the City's international, professional, and technical education and cultural exchanges, promotion and policies to create and stimulate friendly and meaningful relations; and (3) coordinate protocol requirements for national and international events and dignitaries pursuant to the standards and practices adopted by the Council. Responses to items requested in accordance with City Code Sec. 2-890: 1. Whether the board is serving the purpose for which it was created. Yes, The Mayor's International Council continues to fulfill its purpose. 2. Whether the board is serving the community's needs. The Mayor's International Council is serving the current needs of residents, visitors and businesses of the City of Miami. The Council serves to stimulate commercial and residential development and expand the City's tax base through the promotion of tourism, foreign trade and local investments. Additionally, the Council plans, implements and oversees the City's international, professional, and technical education and cultural exchanges, promotion and policies that create and stimulate friendly and meaningful relations. 5- 00- Sobmt+-UI- MUvUY 0-Ep6U- n\040'S 1oohh(moo (GMAI 20O- Rnnual Mayor's International Council Submitted into the public record for item(s) RS • on ';•%p•t5 . City Clerk 3. A list of the board's major accomplishments. In 2014, the Mayor's International Council brought to fruition the signing_Qf 6 sister city/cooperation agreements. Agreements were signed with Eeirut Lebanon, Madrid Spain, A Coruna Spain, Manizales Colombia, Caldas Colombia, Quindio Colombia, and Armenia Colombia. A visit to Tegucigalpa, Honduras was made in an effort to discuss, plan and agree on terms for a sister city agreement. A media trip to Merida Mexico was organized in celebration of the third anniversary of the Sister City Agreement between the City of Merida and the City of Miami with the goal of promoting the City of Miami and exposing our local media to the City of Merida. The Mayor's International Council was instrumental in bringing the II USA - European Union Forum to the City of Miami where during a two-day event, different topics of interest such as the proposed Transatlantic Trade and Investment partnership between the US and EU, challenges in the XXI century in the transatlantic axis of the EU, USA and LATAM and to strengthen the bonds between the three due to the similarity of values, interests and goals in comparison to other geographical areas. The Council also formed part of the delegation that travelled to Spain for the official signing ceremony of the sister city agreement with Madrid and establish relations in other cities. A delegation was sent to Puerto Rico as part of a business development trade mission to promote investments, tourism, and strengthen our partnership with San Juan, Puerto Rico and Latin America. With the sponsorship of Aeromexico, a delegation travelled to Mexico for their 8th annual top executives' event to promote investments and tourism in the City of Miami to these world executives and establish relations with important international companies. Mayor's International Council Submitted into the public record for item(s) DL •1) on 17 •`jko 1 S . City Clerk 2015 JAN 15 PH LE. 09 OFFICE 0.- CITY The relationship between Kagoshima and the City of Miami were further strengthened by another year of exchange students visiting both cities. The Mayor's International Council held three board meeting where proposed agreements with Paris France, Qatar, Cairo Egypt, and La Ceiba Honduras were discussed to develop the agreements and timelines in which they may be signed. The Council also hosted delegations from Yucatan Mexico, Beirut Lebanon, La Ceiba Honduras, Thailand, and Hong Kong. 4. Whether there is any other board, either public or private, which would better serve the function of the board. There is no other board, either public or private which could better serve the function of the Mayor's International Council. Although other municipalities have personnel or boards similar in scope and/or nature, this Council is specific to promote the City of Miami as other are not. 5. Whether the ordinance creating the board should be amended to better enable the board to serve the purpose for which it was created. No. 6. Whether the board's membership requirements should be modified. No. 7. The cost, both direct and indirect, of maintaining the board. None.