Policy Number 020618, Amended/Approved 07/05/2022
Goal and Purpose
The purpose of the Town website is to provide the public with information about Shutesbury and its governance. In establishing and maintaining an official website, the Town does not intend to create a forum by which public discourse, exchange of opinions, or discussion on issues of any nature is to take place.
Confidentiality and Public Records
No confidential information is posted on the Town website. All posted information is part of the public record.
Committee
The Shutesbury Web Communications Committee is charged with maintaining the Town website and providing guidance to the Select Board on website matters. Members of the Web Communications Committee are appointed by the Select Board.
At discretion of its Chair, the Committee will provide support to Town boards, committees, departments, employees, and volunteers interested in posting information on the website. Complaints about any aspect of Website Policy and/or its implementation should be brought to the attention of the Web Communications Committee. If a complainant is dissatisfied, he or she may appeal to the Select Board for resolution.
Select Board Authority
The Shutesbury Select Board is the ultimate governing authority of the Shutesbury Town Website, and the Web Communications Committee is subject to that authority. The Select Board reserves the right to make changes to the Shutesbury Website Policy at any time.
Links
The town is not responsible for and does not endorse the information on any linked website. No website links shall be made to promote commercial or political interests.
Disclaimer
The Town of Shutesbury maintains this web site to enhance public access to the town's governmental information. This is a service that is continually under development. While we try to keep the information timely and accurate, we can make no guarantees. We will promptly correct errors that are brought to our attention.