The Township’s social media accounts are used to distribute information, photographs, and videos about Van Buren Charter Township's services, functions, meetings, and events to residents and other interested parties. At the Communications Department's discretion, the social media accounts may also be used to disseminate information, photographs, or videos on other matters of interest to the commun
ity. PUBLIC COMMENTARY POLICY
Opening the commentary feature to the public per post will be determined at the discretion of the designated account manager. When activated, it is intended to provide an open forum for discussion by the public. Comments will be regularly monitored by the designated account manager. Comments deemed to be inappropriate will be promptly removed. These include, but are not limited to, the following:
• The use of obscene, threatening, discriminatory, or sexual language.
• Personal attacks or harassment on individuals or groups that contain offensive content or language which targets racial, ethnic, religious groups, gender, sexual orientation, or disability status.
• Disclosure of information that is confidential by law or regulation.
• Comments advocating illegal activity or posts violating copyrighted or trademarked material.
• Endorsement or opposition of any persons campaigning for political or elective office.
• Posting any content that is directed to, or names any employee of the Charter Township of Van Buren
• Spamming, trolling, or making duplicative comments by the user or multiple users.
• Sharing discredited news or information proven to be nonfactual.
• Soliciting for products, services, or commercial entities. Township operated sites are intended to provide an open, respectful forum for the public for the exchange of communications, inquiries and ideas. If a user is unable to meet these standards he or she may be blocked or banned from posting in the future. If an individual wishes to appeal a ban or block from Van Buren Township’s social media sites, an appeal can be made to the Supervisor’s Office.
