Committee favors adding 'media/social media' language to Code of Ethics

Committee Chair Larry Roller suggested adding language to the Board's Code of Ethics addressing use of social media by Board members, and Supervisor Dennis Witt recommended encouraging members to refrain from public criticism of colleagues and county staff via social platforms. County Attorney Kyle Elderidge observed that the board's existing standards already require courtesy and discourage public criticism, but the members favored replacing "media" with the clearer phrase "media/social media." Administrator Ron Brade asked staff to collect examples from other jurisdictions for future consideration.