MONTCLAIR TOWNSHIP
SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY

The purpose of this social media policy is to establish enforceable rules for the use of social media by Township officers and employees when engaged in Township business. Social media at this time refers to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, GooglePlus, and any other form of communication that is open to response or comment. Rules are necessary to assure that communications made on behalf of the Township are properly authorized and in correct form; that communications to the municipality by means of social media which can be viewed by the public are appropriate and pertinent; that all communications to the municipality are directed to the proper recipient; and that the sender is clearly and fully informed that a message received by means of social media is not a substitute for required reporting procedures.

The objective of the use of social media by the Township or its departments, is to expand and facilitate communication between the Township and its residents, taxpayers and the general public.