# 9.17.2026 Sister Cities Committee


**Body:** City of Portsmouth, New Hampshire
**Date:** September 18, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Professional Services, Grants & Funding


The City of Portsmouth Sister Cities Committee met on September 17, 2026, to discuss updates on sister city relationships and related activities. Key procurement-related discussions focused on the Sister City Fund, where the committee reviewed and revised the fund's expenditure policy to simplify tracking and approval processes for donations. The revised policy allows the city manager to approve expenditures consistent with donor intent without requiring extensive finance department oversight, aiming to streamline fund management. The committee moved to approve this updated document pending final review by city finance officials. Additionally, planning for upcoming sister city events, including a reception for visiting students from Santarcangelo, was discussed with considerations for catering and event logistics. No new contracts or vendor selections were finalized during this meeting.

**Source:** City of Portsmouth, New Hampshire