| Agenda Item: | 9.
| | Agenda Title: | Discuss and consider approval of Resolution No. 2024-09 adopting the city’s policy regarding the usage of social media.
| Council Action:
| Discuss and Consider Action
| | Department: | City Secretary
| | Staff Contact: | Jenny Hoff, Director of Communications
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1. INTRODUCTION/PURPOSE
The City of Bee Cave Social Media Policy focuses on operations of social media sites, along with guidance when using social media in a professional capacity.
2. DESCRIPTION/JUSTIFICATION
a) Background
The Director of Communications presented to city council considerations regarding the adoption of a social media policy at the meeting on April 9, 2024. These considerations included background on the recent Supreme Court case impacting local government social media sites and the First Amendment. In addition, she discussed how the policy would protect and provide guidance for elected officials, committee members, and city staff.
b) Issues and Analysis
The policy covers the general governance of the City's social media sites, acceptable uses, design and content, security, guidance on public comment sections and interactive features, and how the accounts are organized.
3. FINANCIAL/BUDGET
| Amount Requested | | | Fund/Account No. | | | Cert. Obligation | | | GO Funds | | | Other source | | | Grant title
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4. TIMELINE CONSIDERATIONS
5. RECOMMENDATION
The communications team is seeking approval of the attached resolution.
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