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To: Mayor Hicks & Councilmembers
From: Melanie Mesko Lee, Assistant City Administrator
Re: City Facebook Page
Date: January 27, 2010
Council Action Requested:
Approve creating a City Facebook Page and a policy for allowing comments on the
City’s Facebook page.
Background Information:
Over the last several weeks, staff members have become more familiar with the
communication opportunities a City Facebook page will offer and staff is prepared and
recommends approval to publish the City’s Facebook page. If approved, the page will go
“live” as soon as possible. There are numerous opportunities for the City to share
information and events with the public through our Facebook page, and this medium will
be used as one additional tool in our communication efforts with the public, including the
ability for our “fans” to comment on City posts. The attached comment policy provides
some context for users to understand under which circumstances posts will be removed.
Facebook
Posting Policy
The City of Hastings makes use of a variety of forms of media to communicate to the
public in an accurate, timely and open manner. To that end, the City of Hastings has a
Facebook page as one way to provide two-way communication. The City welcomes
participation and feedback from the public on this site. Once posted, the City reserves
the right to delete comments that:
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Contain vulgar language
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Are personal attacks of any kind
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Are offensive
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Are prejudiced or hurtful remarks made toward any person or entity, including an
ethnic, racial or religious group
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Are spam
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Include sales/promotion of goods or services, or links to other sites
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Are off-topic
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Advocate illegal activity
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Promote services, products or political organizations
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Infringe on copyrights or trademarks
Please note that comments expressed on the City’s Facebook page do not reflect the
opinions or positions of the City of Hastings, its employees or elected officials.
Approved by the City Council: