Post by BrianSullivan on Feb 3, 2011 16:03:42 GMT -5
The article from the link below is a good read. It looks like some good movement intended to make better use of an important communication tool. The e-blast was a recommendation from the borough Community Information Committee which has not only done a lot of work, but has so much more due to how far behind the town is in some areas. But, we are seeing progress. Click the link to read the full article, I am only going to snip one portion.
newstranscript.gmnews.com/news/2011-02-02/Front_Page/Freehold_offers_ways_to_inform_residents.html
The policy will contain a section specifically for Borough Council members who wish to post announcements and events.
According to Higgins, “The announcement may contain updates on committee actions, council actions, grants received, public works updates, matters which may be of interest to borough residents and businesses, and reports on local activities which have occurred.”
Updates, reports and announcements should be authored or posted by the council person assigned to that committee, or responsible for a particular event or project, or by the mayor.
The attorney said the postings or e-bulletins from council members may not be used for political or partisan purposes.
The policy states, “Postings or e-bulletins may not be used to claim ‘credit’ for any such legislation, project, event or subject of the post, but merely to be used as an informative tool to keep residents informed of relevant issues.”
All proposed postings and/or e-bulletins will be reviewed by Higgins for content.
It was decided after discussion among the members of the governing body that submissions from council members would be penned “From the Desk of ...” listing each council person who is using the e-bulletin for an announcement.
newstranscript.gmnews.com/news/2011-02-02/Front_Page/Freehold_offers_ways_to_inform_residents.html
The policy will contain a section specifically for Borough Council members who wish to post announcements and events.
According to Higgins, “The announcement may contain updates on committee actions, council actions, grants received, public works updates, matters which may be of interest to borough residents and businesses, and reports on local activities which have occurred.”
Updates, reports and announcements should be authored or posted by the council person assigned to that committee, or responsible for a particular event or project, or by the mayor.
The attorney said the postings or e-bulletins from council members may not be used for political or partisan purposes.
The policy states, “Postings or e-bulletins may not be used to claim ‘credit’ for any such legislation, project, event or subject of the post, but merely to be used as an informative tool to keep residents informed of relevant issues.”
All proposed postings and/or e-bulletins will be reviewed by Higgins for content.
It was decided after discussion among the members of the governing body that submissions from council members would be penned “From the Desk of ...” listing each council person who is using the e-bulletin for an announcement.