HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-01-16-J01D Communications Policy AGENDA ITEM:
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: January 16, 2017
AGENDA ITEM: Consideration of approval of a resolution approving City of Waukee
Communications Policy
FORMAT: Consent Agenda
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: During goal-setting in the spring of 2016, the City Council
set a priority for establishing a citywide staff communications policy. The
policy statement has been written and aims to keep the public and media fully,
fairly and accurately informed of programs, services, events and issues in a
timely and forthright manner.
FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT:
STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT: City staff recommends City Council approval of the policy.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the policy.
ATTACHMENTS: I. Proposed Resolution
II. City Communications Policy
PREPARED BY: Summer Evans
REVIEWED BY:
THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
RESOLUTION 17-
APPROVING THE CITY OF WAUKEE COMMUNICATIONS POLICY
IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
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 #16-288); 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 16th day of
January, 2017.
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William F. Peard, Mayor
Attest:
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Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk
ROLL CALL VOTE AYE NAY ABSENT ABSTAIN
Anna Bergman
Brian Harrison
Shelly Hughes
Larry R. Lyon
VACANT SEAT
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.
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William F. Peard – Mayor Date
This policy was adopted at a regular City Council meeting held on January 16, 2017 (Resolution
16-XXX)