Friendship Cities Program

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This application is to be completed by the organization submitting the proposal and the City of Torrance.

BACKGROUND

A Friendship Cities Designation is an established relationship between the City of Torrance and a partnering international organization that is mutually beneficial. The first step towards establishing a Friendship Cities Designation is to complete the attached Application. This application helps to identify the proposed goals of the relationship, the supporting activities expected, and highlights the areas of interest and strengths or needs of each party.

WHO MAY REQUEST A FRIENDSHIP CITIES DESIGNATION

Any elected official or his/her agent with elected official’s approval may submit an application.

Those interested should work with the City of Torrance City Manager’s Office to determine viability of a Friendship Cities Designation.

PROCESSING AND APPROVAL OF THE APPLICATION

This Application will clearly state the rationale and goals of the relationship and the mutual benefits in establishing this relationship. Once the Designation is in place, all information in the Application will be shared with the community and stakeholders upon request.

Complete information for contact people and authorizing individuals (the signing authorities) must be provided before the relationship can be finalized. Incomplete information will delay the process. A Friendship Cities Designation will be written for a period of one (1) year, with an option to amend or extend the period. The Application will be submitted electronically to the City of Torrance.

Submission of an Application does not imply approval. If the request is both reasonable and beneficial to the City, then approval is determined by the City of Torrance.

If you are interested in getting involved with the Torrance Friendship Cities Program, please contact the Office of Economic Development at EconomicDevelopment@TorranceCA.Gov or call 310-618-5807.

Torrance and Oshu friendhsip agreement signing

 Oshu City Friendship City Signing

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Torrance City Council Standing with delegates from Bizen, Japan

Bizen Friendship City Signing

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Hwaseong City Friendship City Signing

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Tainan City Friendship City Signing

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Changhua City Friendship City Signing

  

TECO group

Taipei Economic and Cultural Office visits Torrance

 

ICSC Event

 ICSC Post - Event Recap

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CES Event

CES Event Recap

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CITY OF TORRANCE
FRIENDSHIP CITIES PROGRAM – APPLICATION FOR DESIGNATION

To be completed in English by the requesting organization:

Please correct the fields below:

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Name and Country of the proposed Friendship City
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Today's Date
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Name of person requesting relationship
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Title
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Affiliation
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Address
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Email
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Phone
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Rationale:

Please explain the rationale and focus of the requested Friendship Cities Designation. Describe why a Friendship City relationship would be beneficial to the City of Torrance and your local community, organization and city. Please outline the areas of mutual strength and interest for each of the participants. Items to include:

  • Names, title, and affiliations of those who will be involved both at the City and any participating organization.
  • Areas of mutual interest upon which the relationship will focus.
  • Opportunities for new activities and potential outcomes.
  • Benefits and measurable results that the City and the partnering organization expect as a result of the establishment of such a relationship.
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Resources: 

Please address monetary and in-kind resources that may be necessary to conduct the activities of this relationship, how they are to be obtained, and from whom. If none, state “no funding required”.

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Profile of the requesting city:

A brief profile in English of your city including, but not limited to: background, location, nature, size, and relevant programs/initiatives. If available, please include brochures or other written information regarding the organization, its operations, curriculum, and/or staff. (Web information is sufficient for the latter, if available and edited to address the specific nature of the proposed relationship.)

Profile of the requesting city: A brief profile in English of your city including, but not limited to: background, location, nature, size, and relevant programs/initiatives. If available, please include brochures or other written information regarding the organization, its operations, curriculum, and/or staff. (Web information is sufficient for the latter, if available and edited to address the specific nature of the proposed relationship.)
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Please add any additional information about this proposed relationship and/or the involved city you wish to share and submit this form electronically to the City of Torrance City Manager's Office.
Please add any additional information about this proposed relationship and/or the involved city you wish to share and submit this form electronically to the City of Torrance City Manager's Office.