Requested Agenda Date:
9/24/2024
Requested Agenda Title:
Title
Presentation About Legal Issues Related to Social Media Accounts Used by Elected Officials
Body
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