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Proposed Town Social Media Policy and Accounts

Original title: Discussion Regarding Social Media; Proposed Outlets and Policy · Creation of Town’s Facebook Page · Creation of Town’s Twitter Account, YouTube Channel and Instagram Account · Project Next Door (MDPD) · Public Records Aspect

Record date · February 24, 2016

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What This Bill Does

The Town Council is reviewing a proposal to establish official social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram. The discussion also includes the integration of the 'Project Next Door' initiative with the local police department and the management of public records on these platforms.

Why it matters

This proposal establishes the official digital communication channels for the town and determines how public records laws apply to interactions on these social media platforms.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Town Residents

Residents will have new digital channels to interact with the town government and police department.

Directly affected

Local Police Department (MDPD)

The department is involved in the implementation of the 'Project Next Door' initiative.

Key Facts

The Town Council is considering the creation of official Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram accounts.
The proposal includes the implementation of 'Project Next Door' in coordination with the local police department (MDPD).
The council is evaluating the 'Public Records Aspect' of using social media for government communications.
The item is filed under number 2016-029 and is currently marked as 'Agenda Ready'.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the town have official social media accounts?

The town is currently discussing the creation of accounts on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram.

What is Project Next Door?

The document identifies it as an initiative involving the local police department (MDPD) to be discussed during the workshop.

How will public records laws apply to these accounts?

The council is specifically reviewing the '' of social media usage as part of this agenda item.

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Digital Transformation

The town is moving from traditional communication to a multi-platform social media presence, necessitating a formal review of public records retention policies.

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