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What this is
Resolution No. 20-21 would adopt a formal social media policy that applies to elected officials and all city council-appointed board and commission members.
Why it matters
The policy would set rules governing how elected and appointed city representatives use social media, affecting public communications by those officials.
Council action
Motion to approve the resolution as presented
7 yes · 0 no
The approved minutes report the tally without a name-by-name roll call.
Timeline
- July 13, 2026 Agenda posted — November 2, 2020 meeting
- November 2, 2020 Vote taken — November 2, 2020 meeting · Approved 7-0
Appearances on agendas
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City Council — November 2, 2020
Adopt Resolution No. 20-21
Official agenda language
CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 20-21, ADOPTING A SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS AND CITY COUNCIL-APPOINTED BOARD AND COMMISSION MEMBERS.
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