Public Communications Ad Hoc Committee

Pursuant to Charter Section 4-5(E), the Board of Selectmen hereby establish an Ad Hoc Committee to study and explore different communications mediums in order to provide accurate and unbiased information to and obtain information from the citizens of the Town of Stonington regarding Town issues.  The makeup of said Committee shall consist of five (5) members and two (2) alternates chosen from residents of the Town.  Said Committee shall continue until it has completed its assigned tasks or is dissolved by a further motion of the Board of Selectmen.

The Board of Selectmen hereby establish the following mission statements for the Public Communications Ad Hoc Committee:

1. Explore how the Town can better communicate with the public through the use of social media and the Town website;
2. Consider the establishment of a Town newsletter and other forms of communications, including cost involved:
3. Explore ways for Boards/Commission to better communicate with the public as well as with each other;
4. Contact other municipalities for suggestions and recommendations as to best provide and obtain information from Town residents; and
5. Make recommendations to the Board of Selectmen consistent with their findings on or before October 31, 2021.