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<br />• Any personal communications made on a matter of public concern must not disrupt the
<br />efficiency of the City’s operation, including by negatively affecting morale. Put another way,
<br />such public comments must not undermine any City department’s ability to effectively serve
<br />the public. Disruptive personal communications can include liking or republishing
<br />(sharing/retweeting) a social media post of another individual or entity. The City can act on the
<br />personal communication that violates this policy without waiting for the actual disruption.
<br />• Remember what you write or post cannot easily be undone. It may also be spread to a
<br />larger audience than you intended. Use common sense when using email or social media sites.
<br />It is a good idea to refrain from sending or posting information or photos you would not want
<br />your boss or other employees to read, or you would be embarrassed to see in the newspaper.
<br />Keep in mind harassment, bullying, threats of violence, discrimination, or retaliation concerning
<br />a co-worker or between co-workers that would not be permissible in the workplace is not
<br />permissible online, even if it is done after hours, from home and on home computers.
<br />• The City expects its employees to be fair, courteous, and respectful to supervisors, co-
<br />workers, citizens, customers, and other persons associated with the City. Avoid using
<br />statements, photographs, video or audio that reasonably may be viewed as malicious, obscene,
<br />threatening or intimidating, disparaging, or might constitute harassment or bullying. Examples
<br />of such conduct might include offensive posts meant to intentionally harm someone’s
<br />reputation or posts that could contribute to a hostile work environment on the basis of sex,
<br />race (including traits associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and
<br />hairstyles such as braids, locs and twists) national origin, age, color, creed, religion, disability,
<br />marital status, familial status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender
<br />expression, status with regard to public assistance or membership or activity in a local human
<br />rights commission.
<br />• If you publish something related to City business and there is liable to be confusion
<br />whether you are speaking on behalf of the City, it would be best to identify yourself and use a
<br />disclaimer such as, “These are my own opinions and do not represent those of the City of Lino
<br />Lakes.”
<br />• City resources, working time, or official City positions cannot be used for personal profit
<br />or business interests, or to participate in personal political activity. Some examples: a building
<br />inspector could not use the City’s logo, email, or working time to promote his/her side business
<br />as a plumber; a parks employee should not access a park after hours even though he or she
<br />may have a key; a clerk, while working at City Hall, should not campaign for a friend who is
<br />running for City Council.
<br />• Personal social media account name or email names should not be tied to the City (e.g.,
<br />(Lino Lakes Police Officer).
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