Social Media Policy, opens PDF document

The Borough of Franklin Lakes has established a Social Media and Public Outreach Policy, adopted on November 20, 2018. This policy outlines guidelines for the creation and use of social media sites and public outreach tools by the Borough to disseminate information to residents, employees, and the general public. It details the administrative oversight, content monitoring, and user comment policies, including specific categories of prohibited content such as profane, discriminatory, or threatening material. The policy also includes disclaimers regarding information accuracy, external links, commercial endorsements, copyright, and terms of use for Borough-related online platforms. The goal is to ensure that all communications on behalf of the Borough are authorized, appropriate, and aligned with the Borough's interests and goals.