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City Council Policy on the Display of Flags at City Facilities 2. POW -MIA Flag The POW /MIA Flag is a nationally recognized flag, created in 1971 and recognized by an act of Congress through the adoption of U.S. Public Law 101 -355, to represent concern of individuals who are identified as prisoners of war or missing in action. The POW -MIA Flag has become a symbol of commitment to achieving the fullest possible accounting for those in the future who may become prisoners of war, missing in action, or otherwise unaccounted for as a result of hostile action. a) In accordance with longstanding tradition, the POW /MIA Flag shall be displayed at designated City facilities, including City Hall. 3. Commemorative Flags a) Commemorative flags may be displayed only by resolution of the City Council and as an expression of the City's official sentiments. Consistent with the City's vision, mission, and guiding principles, it is expected that these flags incorporate themes of diversity, equity, social justice, and inclusion. b) The City's flagpoles are not intended to serve as a forum for free expression by the public. The City will not display a commemorative flag based on a request from a third party, nor will the City use its flagpoles to sponsor the expression of a third party. c) Commemorative flags: 1) Shall be displayed only by adoption of a resolution of the City Council; 2) Shall be displayed for a period of time that is reasonable or customary for the subject that is to be commemorated, but no longer than 45 continuous days; and 3) Shall be flown at City Hall, exclusively under the City of Santa Ana Flag. 4. Flying Flags at Half -Staff a) The Flag of the United States shall be flown at half -staff in response to Presidential orders or proclamations, and from instructions by the Governor of California. b) The Flag of the United States shall be flown at half -staff upon the death of Federal or State officials or in the event of, or to commemorate an event of, nationwide significance on instructions from the President of the United States or Governor of California. c) The Flag of the United States shall be flown at half -staff until noon on Memorial Day and then- _- raised to full staff for the remainder of the day at City facilities operating on Memorial Day. d) Whenever the Flag of the United States is flown at half- staff, all adjacent flags shall be flown at half-staff. 55F -12