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Social media includes, but is not limited to: <br /> • Social networking sites such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and mobile apps <br /> • Blogs <br /> • Social news sites such as Reddit and Buzzfeed <br /> • Video and photo sharing sites such as YouTube, Instagram, SnapChat, and Flickr <br /> • Wikis, or shared encyclopedias such as Wikipedia <br /> • An ever emerging list of new web-based platforms generally regarded as social media or <br /> having many of the same functions as those listed above <br /> As used in this policy, "employees and agents" means all City representatives, including its <br /> employees and other agents of the city, such as independent contractors, commission/committee <br /> members or Council members. <br /> Rules of Use <br /> City employees and agents with administrator access are responsible for managing social media <br /> content. Facilities or departments wishing to have a new social media presence must initially <br /> submit a request to the City Administrator or designee in order to ensure social media accounts <br /> are kept to a sustainable number and policies are followed. All approved sites will be clearly <br /> marked as the City of Centerville site and will be linked with the official City website (www. <br /> centervillemn.com). No one may establish social media accounts or websites on behalf of the <br /> City unless authorized in accordance with this policy <br /> Administration of all social media accounts must comply with applicable laws, regulations, and <br /> policies as well as proper business etiquette. <br /> City social media accounts accessed and utilized during the course and scope of an employee's <br /> performance of his/her job duties may not be used for private or personal purposes or for the <br /> purpose of expressing private or personal views on personal, political or policy issues or to <br /> express personal views or concerns pertaining to City employment relations matters. <br /> Social media may not be used by the City or any City employee or agent to disclose private or <br /> confidential information. Social media should not be used to disclose sensitive information; if <br /> there is any question as to whether information is private, confidential or sensitive, contact the <br /> City Administrator or other designee. <br /> When using social media, as a representative of the City, employees and agents will act in a <br /> professional manner. Be aware that content will not only reflect on the writer but also on the <br /> city of Centerville as a whole, including elected officials and other city employees and agents. <br /> Make sure information is accurate and free of grammatical errors. Examples include but are not <br /> limited to: <br /> • Adhere to all City personnel and Computer Use policies <br /> • Use only appropriate language <br /> • Not providing private or confidential information, including names, or using such <br /> material as part of any content added to a site. <br /> • Not negatively commenting on community partners or their services, or using such <br /> material as part of any content added to a site. <br /> 88 <br />