Sister City Advisory Committee

Purpose

The Sister City Advisory Committee (the Committee) is established in accordance with section 82 of the Local Government Act 2019 (NT). The purpose of the Committee is to provide cross-cultural understanding, build vibrant and connected communities and generating mutual benefits for both cities through educational, cultural, professional, economic and humanitarian exchange.
City of Darwin has one Sister City Advisory Committee for seven sister cities, including Ambon (Indonesia), Anchorage (USA), Dili (Timor-Leste), Haikou (China), Kalymnos (Greece), Milikapiti (Northern Territory, Australia) and Denpasar (Indonesia).

Functions

share information, create connections, and provide advice and support to City of Darwin’s Sister City Program
actively contribute to the development and implementation of best practice policy, procedures, planning and programming to increase positive community, cultural, and economic outcomes in keeping with the strategic plan
identify opportunities for community, cultural and economic development that City of Darwin can advocate for and/or partner with businesses, services and organisations to address
to promote the Sister Cities and Program to the Darwin community
to assist in the delivery of Sister City projects as required.

It is also expected that activities coordinated through the Sister City Program will facilitate the identification and development of business and trade opportunities between Darwin and its Sister Cities. However, such opportunities will then be assessed and acted upon by local businesses/industries.