Protocol and International Affairs

Protocol and International Affairs has numerous responsibilities:

• Working with Ambassadors and their staff to facilitate municipal services and special requests 
• Meeting with foreign officials
• Sharing best practices and planning sessions for international delegations
• Arranging educational exchanges for students
• Attending National Day celebrations and other special events 
• Coordinating projects between citizen groups and the diplomatic/international community
• Providing venues where information can be shared among the different communities
• Arranging mayoral visits
• Advising the Mayor on international issues
• Working closely with the US Department of State and other internal and government offices on relevant issues 
• Managing Sister City relationships
• Representing the Mayor at international conferences and events 
• Providing assistance and advice to government officials on international travel and correspondence 

More Information:

• Frequently Asked Questions--Office of Protocol and International Affairs
• Frequently Asked Questions--Sister Cities, Flag Protocol and Diplomatic Ranking

Protocol and International Affairs is managed and administered through the Office Protocol and International Affairs.