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City of Ramsey social media accounts are considered a City asset and administrator access to these <br /> accounts will be securely administered in accordance with the City's Information Technology Policy.The <br /> City reserves the right to shut down any of its social media sites or accounts for any reason without <br /> notice. <br /> All social media websites created and utilized during the course and scope of an employee's job duties <br /> will be identified as belonging to the City of Ramsey and include a link to the City's official website.The <br /> City of Ramsey does not create or maintain social media accounts for its elected officials. <br /> Scope <br /> This policy applies to all City staff members, elected and appointed officials,volunteers and others who <br /> serve as a permanent or temporary representative of the City.This policy applies to any existing or <br /> proposed social media websites sponsored, established, registered, or authorized by the City of Ramsey. <br /> The City does not create, collect, disseminate, or regulate use of any other social media accounts, <br /> including the personal accounts of its elected officials and staff. Questions regarding the scope of this <br /> policy should be directed to the City Administrator. <br /> Definitions <br /> Social media: Social media platforms are internet and mobile-based applications,websites, and <br /> functions, other than email,for sharing and discussing information, where users can post photos,video, <br /> comments, and links to other information to create content on any imaginable topic.This may be <br /> referred to as "user-generated content" or"consumer-generated media." <br /> Social media includes, but is not limited to: <br /> • Social networking sites and apps such as Facebook, Linkedln,Twitter, and Nextdoor <br /> • B I ogs <br /> • Social news sites such as Reddit and Buzzfeed <br /> • Video and photo sharing sites and apps such as YouTube, Instagram, SnapChat, and TikTok <br /> • Wikis, or shared encyclopedias, such as Wikipedia <br /> • All past and future web-or application-based platforms generally regarded as social media or <br /> having many of the same functions as those listed above <br /> Employees/Agents:As used in this policy, "employees and agents" means all City representatives, <br /> including its employees and other agents of the city, such as independent contractors or <br /> councilmembers. <br /> Social Media Manager: "Social media manager" means any city employee or agent with administrator <br /> access who, when posting or responding to a post, appears to be the City social media account owner. <br /> Rules of Use <br /> City social media managers are responsible for managing City social media accounts or websites. <br /> Facilities or departments wishing to have a new social media presence must initially submit a request to <br /> the Communications and Events Coordinator in order to ensure social media accounts are kept to a <br /> sustainable number and policies are followed. <br />