Resolution 15-025 Adopting a Social Media Policy

 CITY OF HOMER

HOMER, ALASKA

                                                                                                                                     City Manager

RESOLUTION 15-025

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF HOMER, ALASKA, ADOPTING A SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY.

               WHEREAS, The use of social media is prevalent in today’s society; and

WHEREAS, The City of Homer would benefit from enhanced communication with the public through social media; and

               WHEREAS, Many Alaskan municipalities use social media to communicate to the public; and

               WHEREAS, A working group consisting of the Community and Economic Development Coordinator, Fire Chief, IT Manager, City Clerk, Community Schools Coordinator, Library Director and City Attorney held many meetings to discuss and draft the City of Homer Social Media Policy; and

               WHEREAS, The working group took into consideration public records requirements, protecting freedom of speech, and staff capacity, among other topics when drafting the social media policy.

               NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Homer City Council hereby adopts the City of Homer Social Media Policy.

                PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Homer City Council this 27th day of April, 2015.

CITY OF HOMER

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                                                                                                         MARY E. WYTHE, MAYOR

ATTEST:

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JO JOHNSON, MMC, CITY CLERK

Fiscal Note: N/A