Airdrie Community Choir

Social Media policies and guidelines

This policy provides guidance for members use of social media, which should be broadly understood for purposes of this policy to include blogs, wikis, microblogs, message boards, chat rooms, electronic newsletters, online forums, social networking sites and other sites and services that permit users to share information with other in a contemporaneous manner.

PROCEDURES

The following principles apply to professional use of social media on behalf of Airdrie Community Choir as well as personal use of social media when referencing Airdrie Community Choir.

- Members need to know and adhere to the Airdrie Community Choirs Governance Policy and By-Laws as well as its philosophy, mission and vision as determined by the Board of Directors.

- Members should be aware of the effect their actions may have on their images, as well as the Airdrie Community Choirs image. The information that members post or publish may be public information for a long time.

- Members should be aware that the Airdrie Community Choir may observe content and information made available by members through social media. Members should use their best judgment in posting material that is neither inappropriate nor harmful to the Airdrie Community Choir; it’s members or employees.

- Although not an exclusive list, some specific examples of prohibited social media conduct include posting commentary, content or images that are defamatory, pornographic, proprietary, harassing or libelous, or that can create a hostile group environment.

- Members are not to publish, post or release any information that is considered confidential or not public. If there are questions about what is considered confidential, members should check with the Artistic Director or any Board Member.

- Social media networks, blogs and other types of inline content sometimes generate press and media attention or legal questions. Members should refer these inquiries to the Board of Directors.

- If members encounter a situation while using social media that threatens to become antagonistic, members should disengage from the dialogue in a polite manner and seek the advise of the Board of Directors.

- Members should ensure permissions before they refer to, or post images of current or former employees or members. Additionally, members should ensure the appropriate permissions to use third party copyrights, copyrighted material, trademarks, service marks or other intellectual property.

- Any On-line activity that violates the Airdrie Community Choirs policies, by-laws or integrity may be subject to a cancelation of membership as reviewed by the Board of Directors.