Social Media Policy

The Social Media Policy was adopted by Council on the 8 December 2021.

The objectives of this policy are to: 

• Openness - Council’s social media platforms are places where Council can share and discuss issues that are relevant to Council and the community it represents and serves.

• Relevance - Council will ensure its social media platforms are kept up to date with informative content about Council and community.

• Accuracy - The content Council uploads onto its social media platforms will be a source of truth for Council and community by ensuring accuracy and completeness at publication.

• Respect - Council’s social media platforms are safe spaces. Council will uphold and promote the behavioural standards contained in this Policy and Council’s Code of Conduct when using its social media platforms and any other social media platform.

• Inform - Council’s social media platforms will be used to provide information to the local community about Council’s services.