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LAUDERDALE COUNCIL <br />ACTION FORM <br />Action Requested <br />• <br />Public Hearing <br />• _X <br />• _X <br />Resolution <br />• Session <br />Meeting Date May 13, 2014 <br />ITEM NUMBER —Social Media P91icy. <br />STAFF INITIAL <br />APPROVED BY ADMINISTRATOR <br />Staff has discussed for a long time whether a Facebook page would be beneficial in dissemi- <br />nating city information. There is no doubt it is a commonly used tool but pages are general- <br />ly only useful if there is enough relevant material to keep folks engaged. There also has to <br />be enough staff time to devote to its development. <br />As part of efforts to draw more folks to city events, we have discussed starting a Facebook <br />page that would center around them. A PCIC member has offered to maintain the site. The <br />decision is whether to start a Facebook page, and if so, to adopt a policy regarding how the <br />site will be managed (including allowing non -staff members to manage it). As you will read <br />in the draft policy, this is especially important as the City has to follow laws that individuals <br />do not. <br />If the Council is interested in using social media like Facebook, then the attached policy <br />should be adopted. If the policy needs amending, staff can bring it back for final adoption at <br />the next meeting. <br />OPTIONS: <br />STAFF RECOMMENDATION: <br />COUNCIL ACTION: <br />