Cowra Shire Council – Social Media House Rules
Welcome to Cowra Shire Council’s official social media page. This platform is used to share updates, provide information on Council activities, and engage with our community in a respectful and constructive manner. Our Principles
We manage this page in line with the following values:
Openness – We encourage respectful and meaningful discussion. Relev
ance – Content and comments should relate to Council matters and the local community. Accuracy – We aim to provide reliable information and will correct any inaccuracies. Respect – All interactions must reflect courtesy and align with Council’s Code of Conduct. Purpose of the Page
This page is designed to keep the community informed about Council initiatives, events, and services. Moderation Rules
We reserve the right to hide or remove any comments that:
a) Are defamatory, offensive, humiliating, threatening, or intimidating to other Councillors, staff or members of the public;
b) Contains profane language or is sexual in nature;
c) Constitutes harassment and/or bullying within the meaning of the Model Code of Conduct for Local Councils in NSW, or is unlawfully discriminatory;
d) Is contrary to their duties under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and their responsibilities under any policies or procedures adopted by the Council to ensure workplace health and safety;
e) Contains content about the Council, Councillors, staff or members of the public that is misleading or deceptive;
f) Divulges confidential Council information;
g) Breaches the privacy of other Councillors, staff or members of the public;
h) Contains allegations of suspected breaches of the Council’s code of conduct or information about the consideration of a matter under the Procedures for the Administration of the Model Code of Conduct for Local Councils in NSW;
i) Could be perceived to be an official comment on behalf of the Council where they have not been authorised to make such comment;
j) Commits the Council to any action;
k) Violates an order made by a court;
l) Breaches copyright;
m) Advertises, endorses, or solicits commercial products or business. Breaches and Records
Users who violate these rules may have their comments removed and/or be blocked from the page. A copy of any removed content may be kept on record for Council purposes. Changes to These Rules
Council may update these rules at any time. Concerns or Questions? If you have concerns about any content posted on this page, please contact our Communications Officer on (02) 6340 2087.
