S.L. 363.141 Art. 4Report to the Director.

Before initiating a twinning process, the Council shall submit a report in writing to the Director. The report shall include:

(a) the objects and reasons of the proposed twinning;

(b) an estimate of the expenses related to the proposed twinning which shall include all activities related to the twinning. This expenditure shall not exceed the amount mentioned in paragraph (e). The estimated expenditure in connection with the twinning shall be included the budget of the respective Local Council;

(c) the name of the Councillor in charge of the twinning process;

(d) a declaration by the Executive Secretary that this report has been discussed and approved by the Council;

(e) Twinning Work Plan specifically connected with every proposed twinning indicating the results and benefits expected, and also a financial estimate of the expenses incurred by the Council in connection the twinning. This proposed expenditure shall not exceed three thousand five hundred euro (€3,500) or 0.5% of the financial allocation of the Council for that financial year, whichever is the higher. The expenses related to travel abroad and the number of Councillors who shall attend for the Twinning Ceremony taking place abroad shall be included in the estimate as mentioned above.