RE 2022-0426.1 Social Media GuidelinePAGE 1 TM 129161
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-0426.1
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS,
ADOPTING SOCIAL MEDIA BEST PRACTICES & GUIDELINES FOR
ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS; WHICH IS ATTACHED
HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN AS EXHIBIT A; PROVIDING
A REPEALING CLAUSE; AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Coppell recognizes the need for use of social media to promote
public awareness and boost participation of the City's programs, policies and services; and
WHEREAS, the City recognizes the inexpensive and effective method and popularity of
the use of various social media platforms by and amongst City elected and appointed officials and
the public; and
WHEREAS, the City has determined that a social media policy provides greater efficiency
in government by outlining the procedure and expectations of the City's use and presence on social
media; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to adopt a social media policy for elected officials
and appointed boards, commissions and committees in compliance with existing City policies,
directives, rules and regulations; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the social media policy attached hereto as Exhibit
“A” is in the best interest of the City and its inhabitants.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF COPPELL, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That the City Council hereby adopts the Social Media Best Practices &
Guidelines for Elected and Appointed Officials, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein as
Exhibit ‘A’; and Mayor is authorized to execute this Resolution.
SECTION 2. That all provisions of the resolutions of the City of Coppell, Texas, in
conflict with the provisions of this Resolution be, and the same are hereby, repealed, and all other
provisions not in conflict with the provisions of this Resolution shall remain in full force and effect.