HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-01-16-Resolutions 17-025_Communications PolicyTHE CITY OF WAUKEE,IOWA
RESOLUTION 17-025
APPROVING THE CITY OF WAUKEE COMMUNICATIONS POLICY
IN THE NAME AND BY THE A UTHORITY OF THE CITY OF 8'A UKEE,I08'A
WHEREAS,the City of Waukee,Dallas County,State of Iowa,is a duly organized Municipal
Organization;AND,
WHEREAS,on July 5,2016,the Waukee City Council approved City of Waukee FY2016-2017
Strategic Plan (Resolution ¹16-288);AND,
WHEREAS,one of the management goals in progress was to establish a citywide staff
communications policy;AND,
WHEREAS,City staff has presented the City Council with a proposed City of Waukee
Communications Policy,which aims to keep the public and media fully,fairly and accurately
informed of programs,services,events and issues in a timely and forthright manner.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Waukee City Council that it hereby
approves the City of Waukee Communications Policy,attached hereto as Exhibit A.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Waukee,Iowa,and approved the '"day of January,
2017.
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Attest:
Rebecca D.Schuett,City Clerk
ROLL CALL VOTE
Anna Bergman
Brian Harrison
Shelly Hughes
Larry R.Lyon
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CITY OF WAUKEE
COMMUNICATIONS POLICY STATEMENT
The purpose of the Communications Policy is to keep the public and media fully,
fairly and accurately informed of programs,services,events and issues in a
timely and forthright manner.
Efficient and effective communication with the public and media is critical to
the City of Waukee's ability to present information in a manner consistent with
Waukee City Council policies and philosophy of open government.
Coordination,uniformity,accuracy and timeliness are cornerstones of strong
and productive public relations.
It is the policy of the City of Waukee to provide accountability to the public and
transparency of government;to ensure that timely and accurate information is
conveyed to the public regarding incidents or issues of a sensitive or
controversial nature;to establish and maintain an accurate public perception
of the City;to increase the visibility of the City of Waukee on local,statewide
and national levels;to inform residents of City programs and services;and to
promote the City's achievements,activities and significant events.
illia F.Peard —Mayor
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Date
This policy was adopted at a regular City Council meeting held on January 16,2017 (Resolution
1 7-025)