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would not be permissible in the workplace is also not permissible online, even if it is done
<br />after hours, from home. and on home computers.
<br />• The eityCity expects its employees to be fair, courteous, and respectful to supervisors, co-
<br />workers, citizens, customers, and other persons associated with the eittCity. Avoid using
<br />statements, photographs, video or audio that reasonably may be viewed as malicious,
<br />obscene, threatening or intimidating, disparaging, or might constitute harassment or
<br />bullying. Examples of such conduct might include offensive posts meant to intentionally
<br />harm someone's reputation or posts that could contribute to a hostile work environment on
<br />the basis of sex, race (including traits associated with race, such as including, but not
<br />limited to, hair texture and hairstyles like such as braids, locs and twists) national origin,
<br />age, color, creed, religion, disability, marital status, familial status, veteran status, sexual
<br />orientation, gender identity, or gender expression, status with regard to public assistanceor
<br />membership or activity in a local human rights commission.
<br />If you publish something related to eityCity business and there is liable tomay be confusion
<br />whether you are speaking on behalf of the eityCity, it would be best to identify yourself and
<br />use a disclaimer such as, "These are my own opinions and do not represent those of the
<br />eit-3fCity of Ramsey.
<br />• lndivictuais must not use City -owned or operated equipment to post to personal
<br />sites, including social networking sites, except during break times or before/after
<br />work, when not part of your official duties
<br />• City resources, working time, or official City positions cannot be used for personal
<br />profit or business interests, or to participate in personal political activity. Some examples
<br />include: a building inspector could not use the eityCity's logo, email, or working time to
<br />promote their side business as a plumber; a parks employee should not access a park after
<br />hours even though they may have a key; a clerk, while working at GityCity Hall, should not
<br />campaign for a friend who is running for GittCity Council.
<br />• Personal social media account name or email names should not be tied to the City (e.g.,
<br />"(eityCity name Cop").
<br />Sectioni. 7Media Requests
<br />All eityCity employees have a responsibility to communicate accurate and timely information
<br />to the public in a professional manner. Requests for private data or information outside of the
<br />scope of an individual's job duties should be directedrouted to the appropriate department or to the
<br />data practices authority.
<br />Any employee who identifies a mistake in reporting should promptly bring it to the attention of
<br />bfing-the-effer--t-e-the eityCity Aadministrator or other appropriate staff. Regardless of whether the
<br />communication is in the employee's official eityCity role or in a personal capacity, employees
<br />must comply with all laws related to trademark, copyright, software use, and other relevant
<br />mattersetc.
<br />Except for routine events and basic information readily available to the public, all requests for
<br />interviews or information from the media are to be routed through the eityCity Aadministrator. No
<br />eityCity employee is authorized to speak on behalf of the eityCity without prior authorization from
<br />the eityCity Aadministrator or the GittCity Administrator s designee. Media requests include
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