What elected officials need to know about social media. How does social media use intersect with public record law requirements, Washington public meeting laws, and the First Amendment?

• Get tips and insights on how to use social media wisely, legally, and effectively.
• Learn how the judicial system across the country has been interpreting permissible (and impermissible) behavior on social media.
• Examine how social media behavior can impact you and your city.
• Gain valuable tips on how to address social media concerns and avoid common pitfalls.

Recorded: September 18, 2024

Presenters:
Sarah M. Doar, Legal Consultant, MRSC

Powerpoint Presentation slides

Additional resources:

• AWC: Guidelines for elected and appointed officials using social media
• MRSC: Social media policy samples
• MRSC: U.S. Supreme Court changes law on government First Amendment liability for social media activities
• MRSC: Supporting/Opposing ballot measures and candidates
• MRSC: New technology, same old open government challenges
• MRSC: What constitutes a serial meeting under the OPMA?
• MRSC: Emojis in public agency communication: Miscommunications and records ramifications
• SOS: Electronic records management: Blogs, wikis, Facebook, Twitter & managing public records

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