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Clyde City adopts employee social media policy; proposed policy for elected officials postponed after objections
Summary
Council adopted new employee internet and social media rules but postponed a separate resolution that would apply to elected and appointed officials after councilmembers raised concerns about speech and open‑meetings implications.
The Clyde City Council adopted an amendment to its personnel policies establishing an Internet and Technology Policy and a Social Media Policy for employees, and postponed a separate resolution that would apply similar rules to elected officials and appointed board members.
City Administrator Rodger Brown said the employee policy sets limits on social media postings and usage pertaining to the city; David Mann moved and Aimee Jolly seconded adoption, and the resolution carried unanimously.
A separate resolution to adopt a social media policy for elected officials and appointed board members (item 9.7) drew objections from Councilmember Bo Davidson, who said the measure was inappropriate, restricted officials' speech and might violate the Texas Open Meetings Act. Jim Rector moved to adopt that resolution but the motion died for lack of a second. The council then voted unanimously to postpone item 9.7 for further discussion.
Why it matters: The employee policy establishes formal expectations for staff online conduct related to city business. The elected‑officials policy raised legal and procedural concerns that the council determined required further review.
What’s next: The council postponed item 9.7 for future discussion, potentially in a workshop or subsequent meeting; staff was not directed to adopt the elected‑officials policy at this meeting.
