International affairs.
Seattle Mun. Code ch. 3.14, subch. II, § 3.14.425
in effect3.14.425 - International affairs.
Under the direction of the Mayor, the Director of the Office of Intergovernmental Relations shall:
A. Represent and support the interest of the City in interactions with foreign heads of state, consular representatives, state officials, and federal representatives regarding foreign activities;
B. Establish and coordinate relations with other local and state jurisdictions and private businesses to promote foreign investment activities through international trade, tourism and exporting and marketing Seattle products and services;
C. Coordinate and provide staff support in representing the City and its interests and policies in interactions with private groups promoting the City, including, but not limited to, Sister City programs, Central American Commission, World Affairs Council, and other groups involved in international activities;
D. Provide all elected officials and department directors assistance with protocol activities by helping the City's representatives with background material and arrangements for international visitors and dignitaries;
E. Inform the City's elected officials and departments of the major activities occurring in the areas of foreign trade, tourism, exporting, marketing, and private initiatives that would have beneficial direct and indirect impact on the City;
F. Support the City's elected officials and departments on all policy issues relating to other local, state, and private jurisdictions' international relations.
(Ord. 115936, § 1, 1991.)
Source: City of Seattle, Seattle Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/wa/seattle/codes/municipal_code?nodeId=TIT3AD_SUBTITLE_IIDEOF_CH3.14EXDE_SUBCHAPTER_IIOFINRE_3.14.425INAFFetched: 11/1/2026