Laserfiche WebLink
7 . 7 <br /> Ordinance# 3627-18 <br /> AN ORDINANCE creating Department 018 in the general fund, entitled Communications and Marketing, <br /> to account for all transactions relating to the operations of the Communications and Marketing <br /> Department. <br /> WHEREAS, open and effective public communication is essential to the City's goals of transparency in <br /> government and community engagement; and <br /> WHEREAS, centralizing the City's communications and marketing, efforts will improve coordination and <br /> alignment of those activities with the City's goals; and <br /> WHEREAS,the Communications and Marketing Department will lead all City communications, media <br /> relations, marketing and branding, and public outreach; and <br /> WHEREAS,the Communications and Marketing Department will support and work closely with the <br /> Community, Planning, and Economic Development Department's efforts in tourism promotion; and <br /> WHEREAS,the Communications and Marketing Department will also manage the City's government <br /> access channel, as well as City websites and social media; and <br /> WHEREAS, the Communications and Marketing Department will provide oversight for and coordinate <br /> work with public information and education staff in other City departments; <br /> NOW,THEREFORE, THE CITY OF EVERETT DOES ORDAIN: <br /> Section 1: <br /> Department 018 is hereby established in the general fund, and shall be entitled "Communications and <br /> Marketing" to account for all transactions relating to the activities of the Communications and <br /> Marketing Department. <br /> Section 2: <br /> Authorization is hereby given to accumulate costs and distribute payments from Department 018 of the <br /> general fund for the activities of the Communications and Marketing Department. <br />