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June 24, 2026 • Town of Eden Police (Facebook) These accounts are authorized communication platforms of the Town and are intended to provide information regarding Town government operations, services, public notices, events, and public safety matters. No Person, Town department, board, committee, employee, elected official, volunteer or other person purporting to represent the Town shall create, operate, or represent any social media account as an official Town account without authorization from the Town Board. All social media accounts, usernames, passwords, administrative credentials, associated email addresses, and posted content shall remain the property of the Town of Eden. To ensure continuity of operations and retention of municipal records, a minimum of two Town officials designated by the Town Board shall maintain administrative access to each official social media account at all times. Administrative access credentials shall be securely maintained and transferred whenever personnel changes occur. The Town Board may authorize additional social media accounts as necessary to support municipal operations and public communication. Authorized Administrators The Town Board shall designate one or more individuals to administer official Town social media accounts. Authorized administrators shall: • Ensure information posted is accurate, timely, and relevant. • Maintain account security and access controls. • Ensure compliance with this policy. • Coordinate with Town departments when disseminating information related to Town operations and services. • Promptly provide account access and credentials to designated Town officials upon request. Appropriate Use Official Town social media accounts may be used to: • Share public notices and announcements. • Promote Town programs, services, and events. • Provide emergency notifications and public safety information. • Share meeting schedules and government-related information. • Disseminate information concerning Town projects, initiatives, and community activities. • Provide information regarding police services, public safety, and community outreach activities. Official Town social media accounts shall not be used for: • Political campaign activities. • Endorsement of political candidates, political parties, or ballot propositions. • Personal opinions unrelated to Town business. • Commercial advertising or private business promotion. • Any purpose prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Public Interaction The Town of Eden’s social media accounts are intended solely as informational communication tools. Public comments, direct messaging, and other interactive features shall be disabled whenever permitted by the social media platform. The Town does not utilize social media platforms as public forums for discussion, debate, complaints, service requests, or the submission of official business. Individuals wishing to contact the Town regarding services, concerns, requests, or public comments should do so through official communication channels, including telephone, email, mail, or attendance at public meetings. The Town reserves the right to limit, disable, or restrict interactive features on its social media accounts as permitted by law and platform functionality. Public Records Retention Content posted to official Town social media accounts may constitute a public record and shall be retained in accordance with applicable New York State laws, records retention schedules, and records management requirements. Administrators shall cooperate with records access requests, audits, and legal proceedings involving Town records. Employee and Official Use Town employees and elected officials may maintain personal social media accounts. However: 6