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COUNTY OF HAWAII STATE OF HAWAII BILL NO. 118 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE HAWA[`I COUNTY CODE 1983 (1995) EDITION, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SISTER CITY RELATIONSHIPS ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII: SECTION 1. Purpose. The process for terminating a sister city relationship set tbrth in Section 2-165(c) is inconsistent with the language in the related Section 2-166(c) of the Hawaii County Code. This measure (1) specities and clarifies the responsibilities ofthe protocol officer in the process for terminating a sister city relationship and (2) clears up inconsistencies between Section 2-165(c) and Section 2-166(c). SECTION 2. Chapter 2, Article 31, of the Hawaii County Code, relating to sister city relationships, is amended to read as lollows: "Article 31. Sister City Relationships. Section 2-163 Purpose. The purpose of this article is to establish criteria and formal procedures for the establishment and maintenance of sister city relationships. Section 2-164. Criteria. The County of [Hawaii ~ Hawai`i may consider the establishment of a sister city relationship with a city or county that: (a) Shares a direct historical, cultural, or ethnic relationship with the people of the County of [Hawaii] Hawaii; (b) Offers educational and technological assistance, or potential economic benefits, including special knowledge, know-how or expertise that is beneficial to the County of [Hawaii's] Hawai`i's businesses, industries, and labor force; (c) Is similar in population size or character to the County of [Hawaii] Hawaii which makes for analogous problems and concerns and the opportunity to exchange meaningful ideas and applicable solutions for either or both places; or (d) Recognizes other common bonds that are mutually beneficial to the citizens of both places and serve as a liaison for the exchange of information and other lilcstyle and practical values.