Social Media Policy

The purpose of this policy is to:

  • ensure communications through social media meet legal requirements;
  • increase community engagement and connect with residents;
  • ensure the communication team has a record of all existing accounts and their activity;  offer responsive communication to the community;
  • improve and encourage community engagement;
  • guide and support Council officials responsible and productive use of social media;
  • extend the reach of Council messages online by strengthening its relationships with relevant audiences;
  • seek feedback and suggestions from engaged residents, ratepayers, business and visitors;
  • monitor social media activity as it relates to Berrigan Shire Council; and
  • assist employees to understand their responsibilities when posting social media content, including where private postings become a matter of concern to Council

 

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