Create new sister city commission to manage relationship with Sebastia, Palestine
In Plain English
The city proposes establishing a formal commission to oversee cultural and diplomatic relations with Sebastia, a Palestinian city. Sister city relationships typically involve educational exchanges, cultural events, and economic partnerships. This follows the same model as Richmond's existing sister city commissions for Shimada, Japan and Zhoushan, China.
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