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Mr 1,L The expenditure of City funds must be for a public purpose as implied in the statuary requirements set forth by the State or charter of the City authorizing the expenditure. As the governing body, the members of the City Council establish policy relating to expenditures of public funds. The Council has established that it is essential that there be communication between the City Council, staff and the community. To enhance and assist with this process, the City Council supports contributing city funds or services to the following programs: Northwest Youth & Family Village Fest Sister City DARE St. Anthony Orchestra Council desires that City employees have community involvement and the ability to enhance their skills by networking with outside organizations. The Council supports annual memberships and conferences for City employees related to City business or their Department. Examples are, but not limited to: Association of Metropolitan Municipalities Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Association of Minnesota International City Managers Association International Institute of Municipal Clerks Kiwanis League of Minnesota Cities Minnesota Association of Urban Management Assistants Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association Minnesota City/County Management Association Minnesota Clerks & Finance Officers Association Minnesota Government Finance Officers Minnesota Mayor's Association Minnesota Municipal Beverage Association Minnesota Public Works Association Minnesota State Fire Chief's Association Municipals Memberships and Conferences related to City Business or Departments. Because many of these events are scheduled during meal times, the City pays for the cost of attendance and the meal. In addition, the City pays for costs associated with annual conferences or conventions of these organizations.