Rural Municipality of Fisher, Manitoba
· adopted 2021-06-02
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ADMINISTRATON POLICY
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Policy Title:
Social Media
Resolution Number:
142/21
Approved by:
Council RM of Fisher
Date of Most Recent Approval:
June 2, 2021
Date of Original Approval:
June 2, 2021
Supersedes/Amends Policy Dated:
Purpose
The purpose of this Social Media Policy is to protect the organization from misuse of Social
Media to the detriment of the Rural Municipality of Fisher.
Definitions
Social Media is regarded as any web-based technology or platform used to
communicate and interact in a social environment with content that is created by users
for users.
Employee refers to any persons that is employed full time, part time, casual, volunteer,
or an elected member of the Rural Municipality of Fisher.
General Guidelines
The CAO shall have complete control over all Social Media posts that are made on
behalf of the municipal office. The CAO will carefully consider all messages to be
posted be tactful and in compliance with all other provincial and municipal policies.
The Rural Municipality of Fisher's website will remain the municipality's primary and
predominant internet presence for in-depth information, forms, and online documents.
All social media sites used will direct visitors back to the appropriate section of the
website. All posts to be placed on the website are to be pre-approved by the CAO.
Personal Representation
Employees are to conduct themselves in an appropriate manner whether during working
hours or on personal time. Persons employed by the municipality are not to post
derogatory comments, pictures, or unfavorable views of the municipality, co-workers or
contractors employed by the municipality on any social media platform while employed
by the municipality on their personal social media accounts.
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Council and CAO will review each occurrence on a case-by-case basis and decide if
reprimand is in order.
First Offence will be a written reprimand by the CAO with a letter placed on the
personnel file and second offence could be grounds for dismissal from the municipality.