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Board debates limits on individual board-member social media accounts in first reading of policy
Summary
Trust and transparency concerns surfaced as the board considered rules for official individual-board social media accounts, including whether accounts should avoid stating a predetermined stance on agendas coming before the board.
The board took a first reading of a proposed Work Policy on individual board-member social media use that would distinguish between personal social posts and posts made in a director’s official capacity. The draft policy separates personal accounts and orientation materials from accounts used to communicate board business, and includes provisions on ethical and professional conduct.
A central point of contention was whether official…
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