HomeMy WebLinkAbout112-09 RESOLUTIONRESOLUTION NO. 112-09
A RESOLUTION TO INCLUDE SOCIAL MEDIA IN CITIZEN
COMMUNICATIONS
WHEREAS, social media is used by a substantial portion of the Fayetteville citizens for
receiving news and collaborating; and
WHEREAS, trends in media and technology indicate that the use of social media will
increase proportionately to print and broadcast media; and
WHEREAS, the Mayoral Transition Team and participants in the Fayetteville Forward
Summit identified social media as a way to increase civic engagement; and
WHEREAS, communication and collaboration with social media is cost-effective; and
WHEREAS, the public nature of social media reduces time spent on FOIA compliance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas requests that the
City make known a communications strategy that incorporates all media formats in use by a
substantial number of citizens.
Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas requests that the
City update its communications strategy annually, to adapt to changing communications trends
and take advantage of new cost-saving opportunities.
PASSED and APPROVED this 19th day of May, 2009.
APPROVED:
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ATTEST:
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SONDRA E. SMITH, City Clerk/Treasurer
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FOR: COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 21, 2009
FROM:
ALDERMAN MATTHEW PETTY
ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION TITLE AND SUBJECT:
A Resolution To Include Social Media In Citizen Communications
APPROVED FOR AGENDA:
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Alderman
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Kit Williams Date
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FAYETTEVILLE
THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
KIT WILLIAMS, CITY ATTORNEY
DAVID WHITAKER, ASST, CITY ATTORNEY
DEPARTMENTAL CORRESPONDENCE
LEGAL DEPARTMENT
TO: Matthew Petty, Alderman
CC: Lioneld Jordan, Mayor
Don Marr, Chief of Staff
Sondra Smith, City Clerk
FROM: Kit Williams, City Attorney
DATE: April 8, 2009
RE: Resolution To Include Social Media In Citizen Communications
Attached is your Resolution exactly as you drafted it as well as the Agenda
Request which I have signed as to form (not substance). My primary concern is
with Section 1 where you state that: "the City will make a good faith effort to
include public comment and discussion received via social media in the record."
Not only might this be viewed as an attempted encroachment of the
legislative branch into the administration's realm of responsibility, but such a
mandate would place additional burdens upon the administration or City Clerk's
Office in terms of personnel costs with no corresponding budgetary allocation to
cover these new costs.
All of the rest of your Resolution only places burdens upon the City Council
itself which the City Council can legally do. However, 1 am not sure how you plan
to have the City Council perform these additional duties.
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION TO INCLUDE SOCIAL MEDIA IN
CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS
WHEREAS, social media is used by a substantial portion of the Fayetteville citizens for
receiving news and collaborating; and
WHEREAS, trends in media and technology indicate that the use of social media will increase
proportionately to print and broadcast media; and
WHEREAS, the Mayoral Transition Team and participants in the Fayetteville Forward Summit
identified social media as a way to increase civic engagement; and
WHEREAS, communication and collaboration with social media is cost-effective; and
WHEREAS, the public nature of social media reduces time spent on FOIA compliance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas requests that the City
provide notices, summaries, and links to additional resources via social media tools such as Facebook and
Twitter, and the City will make a good faith effort to include public comment and discussion received via
social media in the record.
Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas requests that the City make
known a communications strategy that incorporates all media formats in use by a substantial number of
citizens.
Section 3: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas requests that the City
update its communications strategy annually, to adapt to changing communications trends and take
advantage of new cost-saving opportunities.
PASSED and APPROVED this 19th day of May, 2009.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
By: By:
LIONELD JORDAN, Mayor SONDRA E. SMITH, City Clerk/Treasurer
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION TO INCLUDE SOCIAL MEDIA IN
CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS
WHEREAS, social media is used by a substantial portion of th- ayetteville
citizens for receiving news and collaborating; and
WHEREAS, trends in m dia and technology indicate tha the use of social
media will increase proportionat ly to print and broadcast med. and
WHEREAS, the Mayora Transition Team and p. icipants in the Fayetteville Forward
Summit identified social media as . way to increase civi ngagement; and
WHEREAS, communication .. d collaborati s with social media is cost-effective; and
WHEREAS, the public nature o ocial dia reduces time spent on FOIA compliance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSA
Section 1: That the City Coun• 1 of
notices, summaries, and links to addi onal res
and Twitter, and the City will make . good faith
received via social media in the rec► d.
LVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
e City of Fayetteville, Arkansas will provide
urces via social media tools such as Facebook
ort to include public comment and discussion
. Section 2: That the City r ouncil of the City o ' ayettevilIe, Arkansas will make known a
communications strategy that ' corporates all media o rmats in use by a substantial number of
citizens.
Section 3: That
communications strate
advantage of new cost
t - City Council of the City of etteville, Arkansas will update its
annually, to adapt to changing ommunications trends and take
aving opportunities.
PASSED and APPROVED this 2l st day of April, 2009.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
By: By:
LIONELD JORDAN, Mayor SONDRA E. SMITH, City Clerk/Treasurer