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For instance, the eleoted offioial who essentially Is called an "idiot" or some other baited tern., should ignore the cornmont regardless of whether It happens in the social media realm or not, and regardless of who says it, Responding to such comments only serves to inflame discussions, makes all the partiolpants look slily and petty, and oasts a long shadow on the view the publte has of the oity and its oleoted leaders, Eleoted of'flolals should seek to elevate conversation, and to be leaders by being respeotfli, thoughtful and open-minded, • Mind the law, existing city policies and guidelines, laleotod officials who use personal social media accounts are not Immune from the law, or from tho need to follow existing oity polioles relatod to electronic oomt:nunioation among council members, and guidelines related to use of oity-owned teohnology, In addition, any information posted or responded to by elected offielals should be done so in a. manner that does not violated the letter or spirit of the Open Meeting Law, Remember, two way communications amongst elected offioials should bo striotly avoided duo the possibilities of serial meetings in violation of the Open 11/footing Law, Ygur LMO_gogree General questions about social media can be directed to the League's Human Resources department, Legal questions can be directed to the Research Department, Both can be reached at (651) 281-1200 or (800) 925- 1122, Elected officials should be encouraged not upload, post, transmit or make available content known to be false, misleading or fraudulent. They should be encouraged not to post photos that infringe on trademark, copyright or patent rights of others. Elected officials never have the right to post non-publio and confidential information such as information related to coworkers, personnel data, medical information, claims or lawsuits against the city. 1 ,seated officials should not use city -owned equipment to post to personal sites content that violates existing oity policies, that exhibits hate, blas, discrimination, pornography, libelous or otherwise defamatory content, Eleotod officials should be onoouraged to post to personal sites only that content which is suitable for readers and viewers of all ages, a Stop di sussing city issues If asked to do so by the City, There may be instances in whioh tin elected official should not oomrnent on city issues, This could 000ur, for example, if the discussion might violate laws, regulations or confidentiality, or if a claim or lawsuit has been filed against the elty, • Contact by media. Bloated officials who are contaoted by the media on a topic of official city business should follow city media relations/oomrunlcations protocols. LOU Control 09/09 Pape 12 (11'12