'Leap forward': Proposal tightens social media rules at Minneapolis City Hall

The city of Minneapolis wants to rein in the online behavior of elected officials, proposing the mayor and council members begin using city-approved social media accounts that prohibit them from blocking constituents.

Minneapolis communications staff plan to introduce the new social media policy publicly later this month. A draft overview, obtained by the Star Tribune, shows the communications office would assert more control over social media in City Hall, including setting best practices for how elected officials use sites like Twitter and Facebook and maintaining access to their accounts. These official accounts would stay with the city, rather than an individual.

http://www.startribune.com/new-rules-aim-to-control-online-behavior-at-minneapolis-city-hall/512328862/