HomeMy WebLinkAbout(1995, 02/27) - F-13 - AmendedF -13
DISTRIBUTION OF PUBLIC INFORMATION IN MUNICIPAL SERVICES
STATEMENTS AND BUSINESS LICENSE RENEWALS
Purpose: The purpose of this Policy is to establish guidelines for the distribution
of written materials with the Municipal Services Statement and Business License
Tax Renewal forms.
Periodically, material is distributed to residents through the Municipal Services
Statement and Business License Renewal form. This material shall be approved
by the Finance Director using the guidelines below as criteria for approval.
Material not completely consistent with the guidelines below, will not be
distributed with Municipal Services Statements or Business License Tax Renewal
forms without specific Council authorization.
Mailing may include the following:
Notification of schedules or procedures affecting City services.
Information on the availability and scope of City services and facilities.
Information concerning the functions an responsibilities of City
departments and financial aspects of City operations.
Information on municipal projects or future programs where a reaction
from the community, business, or a neighborhood is desired.
Information on recommended courses of action to protect the public or
property from fire, theft, damage, and related hazards.
Other materials which are designed to keep the public informed on the
activities of its government.
Mailings shall not contain information of a commercial nature, or from
commercial entity.
Information from community based, non - commercial organizations may be
included in the Municipal Services Statement and Business License Renewal
provided all costs associated with the inclusion of such material must be paid by
the non - commercial organization.
F -13 .
The Municipal Services Statement subscribers list shall not be made available for
any private or organizational use. The City Manager may authorize exceptions
to this restriction.
Adopted - December 9,1968 (as G -2)
Amended - October 25,1977
Amended - May 13, 1991
Amended - January 24, 1994
Formerly G - 2
Amended - February 27, 1995