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action. The POW -MIA Flag has become a symbol of commitment to achieving the <br />fullest possible accounting for those in the future who may become prisoners of war, <br />missing in action, or otherwise unaccounted for as a result of hostile action. <br />(b) In accordance with the City's longstanding tradition, the POW /MIA flag <br />shall be displayed at designated City facilities, including City Hall. <br />Section 7. Commemorative Flags. <br />(a) Commemorative flags may be displayed as an expression of the City's <br />official sentiments. Consistent with the City's vision, mission, and guiding principles, it <br />is expected that these flags incorporate themes of diversity, equity, social justice, and <br />inclusion. <br />(b) The City's flagpoles are not intended to serve as a forum for free <br />expression by the public. The City will not display a commemorative flag based on a <br />request from a third party, nor will the City use its flagpoles to sponsor the expression of <br />a third party. <br />(c) Commemorative flags shall be displayed only by adoption of a resolution <br />of the City Council and shall be flown at City Hall, exclusively under the City of Santa <br />Ana Flag. <br />Section 8. Flying Flags at Half -Staff. <br />(a) The Flag of the United States shall be flown at half -staff in response to <br />Presidential orders or proclamations, and instructions from the California State <br />Governor. <br />(b) The Flag of the United States shall be flown at half -staff on the death of <br />Federal or State officials or in the event of, or to commemorate an event of, nationwide <br />significance on instructions from the President of the United States or Governor of <br />California. <br />(c) The Flag of the United States shall be flown at half -staff until noon on <br />Memorial Day and then raised to full staff for the remainder of the day at City facilities <br />operating on Memorial Day. <br />(d) Whenever the Flag of the United States is flown at half -staff, all adjacent <br />flags shall be flown at half- staff. <br />Section 9. Responsibility for Policy. <br />The City Manager or his or her designee shall be responsible for ensuring the <br />proper execution of this policy at all City facilities. <br />EXHIBIT 1 Resolution No. 2016 -xxx <br />55A -5 Page 3 of 4 <br />