Corporate Communication - Media Relations

Question 1

In accordance with The City of Hamilton Communication Policy - Media Relations, staff cannot
participate in social media on behalf of the City of Hamilton unless they have received authorization
from:

A. Duty Officer
B. Corporate Communications
C. Chief Communications Officer
D. Department Communications Officer/Public Affairs Coordinator

Answer 1

D. Department Communications Officer/Public Affairs Coordinator

Question 2

In accordance with The City of Hamilton Communication Policy - Media Relations, Appendix 2 Social
Media Use, the purpose and rationale in establishing a Social Media Use Policy is to:
A. Ensure the media have current information on city issues
B. Limit the liability of employees and the corporation
C. Provide city staff with an opportunity to comment on city issues
D. All of the above

Answer 2

B. Limit the liability of employees and the corporation