The Hunterdon County Board of County Commissioners voted Aug. 5 to adopt a county‑wide social media policy intended to centralize governance of official county accounts.

County staff and counsel presented the policy, which the board described as a governance structure covering who may operate county accounts, password control and transitions when staff leave. The policy will establish a county social‑media coordinator to help ensure consistent messaging and an approved pre‑screening process for postings.

Commissioners moved and approved the resolution by roll call. The county attorney and the administration staff are expected to finalize implementation details, including account inventories, access protocols and the assignment of a coordinator role.

The board framed the policy as a housekeeping and risk‑management step to ensure continuity and consistent public communications across departments.