SISTER CITIES COMMISSION
Meets the 3rd Thursday of each month, 7:30 p.m. at the Page-Walker Arts & History Center on the Town Hall Campus, 119 Ambassador Loop, Cary (requires approximately two hours per month for the monthly meetings, and volunteer time at major festivals and events). Please see the Town of Cary Calendar to confirm meeting dates, times, and locations.
The Sister Cities Commission strives to further global understanding and to encourage and assist sister city relationships between the U.S. communities and their citizens and cities throughout the world. Current Sister Cities are County Meath, Ireland (Map), Hsinchu City, Taiwan, and LeTouquet, France. The Town has a relationship with Markham, Canada to promote economic development and cultural exchanges.
The Sister Cities Commission consists of 11 members appointed by the Town Council, 1 of whom the Town Council designates as chairperson. Members are appointed from within Cary’s corporate limits. All appointments to the commission are for three year terms, except where unexpired terms are being filled. More information on this commission can be found in its Annual Report
Questions regarding the Sister Cities Commission should be directed to Kris Carmichael of the Town of Cary Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department by calling (919) 460-4971 or by email Kris.Carmichael@townofcary.org.
Applications are accepted each year from September 1 through December 1 for upcoming vacancies for the following year. Current Town of Cary employees are not eligible to volunteer. Questions about the application process should be directed to the Town Clerk's Office by e-mailing karen.gray@townofcary.org or by calling (919) 319-4508.