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33 <br />APPROVED BY BOCC ON XX /XX /XX <br />UPDATED AS OF 9&012015 <br />one or have a need) and provides mutual awareness and support through sharing of <br />projects, tips, and issues. <br />3. Empower the Communications Governance Team to conduct debriefing sessions <br />following important communications events, evaluating both successes and <br />shortcomings, and to make recommendations to the County Manager regarding key <br />communications decisions.11 think 3 and 4 should be switched. No. 3 deals with Formatted: Font: Bold, Font color: Red <br />after an event and No. 4 deals with before an event). Formatted: Font: Bold, Font color: Red <br />4. Purposefully convene the Communications Governance Team ahead of anticipated <br />community policy /program /event discussions (e.g. revaluation, bond referendum) that <br />are - or may become - complicated or controversial, to consider appropriate messaging <br />content, tools, and audiences. <br />5. Identify and implement a two way communication tool that facilitates meaningful, <br />interactive dialogue among Commissioners and constituents regarding the development <br />and implementation of significant County policies, programs, and activities. <br />6. Detail the County Manager to assign a responsible party for each essential <br />communication function identified in this Plan; if insufficient resources exist, develop a <br />resourcing plan to be presented to the Board of County Commissioners. <br />7. Establish and foster ongoing working relationships with external communicators (e.g. <br />news, radio, and TV reporters; local bloggers). <br />8. Develop and implement an awareness program so all County employees are effective <br />"ambassadors" for major County policies, programs, and events..(this is very Formatted: Font: Bold, Font color: Red <br />important. Too many counties do not include employees when disseminating info <br />about county policies and decisions by the board!) <br />9. Subject significant County communications to pre - release examination against specific <br />desired audiences and available tools to improve access by likely interested parties to <br />-12- <br />