The purpose of this policy is to articulate the framework under which Council engages on social media and has been developed to address the challenges and risks associated with its use. Currently, Council does not have a social media policy applicable to both staff and Councillors. This policy has been based upon the Model Social Media Policy from the Office of Local Government (OLG).
The main objective of the Social Media Policy is to support Council in adhering to industry-best practice standards and ensuring social media engagement by Officers and Councillors encourages participation, is timely, accurate, inclusive, accessible, respectful, and transparent.
For further information contact Council’s Service Unit Manager, Customer and Communications on 9936 8100 or email yoursay@northsydney.nsw.gov.au
A further report will be provided to Council following the public exhibition period to consider any submissions received and adopt the policy.
Consultation closed on 8 September 2024.
Note: Submissions are considered open access information under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009. In the interests of public transparency, submission in its entirety may be made available via Council’s website. Submitters are encouraged to read Council’s Information Sheet: Making a Submission to Council prior to making a submission. All feedback received will be considered, however, it is not intended to reply to individual respondents.