Social Media & Site User Policies

City of Twin Falls Social Media Use Policy

The City of Twin Falls Social Media Use Policy addresses the fast-changing landscape of the internet and the way residents communicate and obtain information online, the City of Twin Falls, its departments, and its partners such as the Twin Falls Urban Renewal Agency, may consider using social media tools to reach a broader audience. The city encourages the use of social media to further the goals of the city and the missions of its departments, where appropriate.

The City of Twin Falls has an overriding interest and expectation in deciding what is "spoken" on behalf of the city on social media sites. This policy establishes guidelines for the use of social media.

City of Twin Falls Facebook Standards

Businesses and governments have joined individuals in using Facebook to promote activities, programs, projects and events. This standard is designed for city departments looking to drive traffic to the website and to inform more people about city activities. These standards should be used in conjunction with the city's social media use policy. As Facebook changes, these standards may be updated as needed.

City of Twin Falls Twitter Standards

By procuring and maintaining Twitter accounts, city departments will communicate information directly to their Twitter followers, alerting them to news and directing them to this website for more information. These standards should be used in conjunction with the city's Social Media Use Policy.