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social media forgovernme
ntUsing Social Media: Policy Development, Implementation and Record Retention
Issues
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Outline1. Government 2.0
2. Benefits of Gov 2.0
3. Government challenges
4. City of Eau Claire efforts
5. Q & A
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The concept of Gov 2.0 is loosely defined as the use of New Media methods and technologies such as:• Blogging (government blogs)• Rogue micro sites (recovery.gov,
business.gov, ready.gov)• Social media profiles (Facebook, YouTube,
LinkedIn)• Social bookmarking (Digg, Delicious, Reddit)• Micro-blogging (Twitter)• Community involvement (Citizens Briefing
Book, Community.Business.gov)
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• Communication tool to reach the widest audience.
• Delivers the message directly to followers without them having to search a web site or other sources.
• Immediacy of getting the information directly in the hands of residents.
• Reach a younger demographic. • Cost is staff time, not financial.• Avoid the middle man (media) in getting
message out.
Benefits of Gov 2.0
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Government 2.0 is taking a step back to see how we can integrate social media into traditional communication activities to reach a new, wider demographic withminimal cost impacts.
In Essence
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There are countless situations government agencies have to adhere to that the private sector does not. A few of these issues may include:• Regulating social networks may cause
freedom of speech concerns.• Should government-posted content on a
third-party Web site be considered public record?
Government Challenges
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• If advertisements show up on a government SM Page, does it imply the state, city, or county is endorsing the advertised product?
• Handling Public Records Issues for Social Media
• Third Party Content.• Content Ownership/Control.• Defamation/Other Torts.• Litigation Impact.
Government Challenges
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City of Eau Claire Efforts• IT planning and strategies• City Administrator advocating for efforts• Social Media Team organized• Social media policy created• Created social media presences• Departmental trainings• Staff-wide social media training• Ongoing efforts
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City of Eau Claire EffortsDepartments wanting to participate in social media efforts:• Approval from department head• Submit request to SM Committee• Complete worksheet• Review worksheet with SM Committee• Sign privacy policy and receive training
materials• Engage in social media efforts• Maintenance meetings• Intermediate and advance trainings
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City of Eau Claire EffortsDepartments• Administration: Manager’s Blog,
YouTube, Facebook Page, Manager Page, Twitter
• Hobbs: Facebook• Transit: Facebook, Twitter• Public Works: Blog, Twitter• Streets: Blog, Twitter• Police Department: Blog, Twitter• Parks and Rec: Facebook, Twitter• Fairfax Pool: Facebook
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