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2025 Do's and Don'ts of Social Media Webinar

When using social media to provide information to the public on municipal operations, events and public meetings, policies and procedures are necessary to address compliance with the Right-to-Know Law, retention of public records and the freedom of speech under the State and Federal Constitutions.  This workshop will address: Social Media & the Right-to-Know Law; Social Media & the First Amendment; Government Speech; Social Media & Public Employees; Social Media – Suggested Policies.

TECH INSIGHTS: How to Best Leverage Your Municipality’s Social Media Accounts

The information contained in this article is not intended as legal advice and may no longer be accurate due to changes in the law. Consult NHMA's legal services or your municipal attorney.

Social media is one of the leading forms of communication in 2022, and there are many ways municipalities can leverage it to benefit residents. Whether you haven’t posted to your municipality’s page in a few years or are looking to improve your social media process that’s already in place, these tactics can help you make the best use of your social media accounts.