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File #: 24-2124    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Discussion Items Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 9/18/2024 In control: County Council
On agenda: 9/24/2024 Final action:
Title: Presentation About Legal Issues Related to Social Media Accounts Used by Elected Officials
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. Social Media Presentation
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Requested Agenda Date:

9/24/2024

 

Requested Agenda Title:

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Presentation About Legal Issues Related to Social Media Accounts Used by Elected Officials

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Requested Agenda Item Description: The Council’s legal counsel will provide an update concerning a recent Supreme Court opinion concerning the use of social media by elected officials, including the moderation of comments made on social media accounts, and the First Amendment rights of residents to interact with elected officials using social media. The presentation will also review existing Salt Lake County policy concerning social media accounts and provide time for Councilmembers to ask questions about social media use and related issues.  

 

Requested Action: Discussion - Informational

 

Presenter(s) (with titles): Mitchell Park, Legal Counsel, Council Office.    

 

Time Needed: 15 MINS

 

Is this Item Time-Sensitive and/or Requesting a Time-Certain? No

 

Requesting Staff Member: Mitchell Park, Legal Counsel, Council Office.  

 

Are Supporting Documents Needed for this Agenda Item Request? Yes