The International Exchange Commission acts in an advisory capacity to the City Council. It develops people-to-people contacts designed to enhance international communication and understanding, with special emphasis on encouraging and coordinating activities with Santa Clara's two sister cities: Coimbra, Portugal and Izumo, Japan.

The Commission makes recommendations to the City Council on programs/activities to encourage educational, cultural, sports, technical and governmental exchanges to help acquaint citizen of Santa Clara with cultural and political diversity abroad. The Commission works with the Santa Clara Sister Cities Association, an independent non-profit organization. For more information about the Sister Cities Association, call (408) 244-4548, or visit the Sister Cities Website.

The International Exchange Commission consists of seven commissioners that are volunteers and are appointed by the City Council. To be eligible, you must be a registered voter and resident of Santa Clara, and may not hold any paid office in, or be employed by, the City of Santa Clara. For details call the City Clerk's office at (408) 615-2220. The International Exchange Commission may also be contacted by email.

Meets: Generally meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
Place: City Hall - Staff Conference Room, 1500 Warburton Avenue
Staff Liaison: Daniel Beerman, Public Communications Manager: 615-2228

R. Rushton Hurley
Term Expires: June 30, 2009
(First Term)