Communications

Mission

The mission of the Communications Department is to ensure accountability to the public and transparency of government; to encourage citizen involvement and participation in government and community activities; establish and maintain an accurate perception of the city among the public; inform citizens of municipal programs and services; and promote the city's achievements.


Responsibilities


The Communications Department is an Integrated Marketing and Communications-based department responsible for ensuring that city council, public meeting, and event information is efficiently conveyed to Morgantown residents and visitors and the Greater Morgantown area.

Manages:


  • Website and social media activity
  • Media relations
  • Morgantown15, the city's Government Access Channel
  • Public affairs and marketing
  • Production and recording of policy making meetings held in Council Chambers

Develops:

  • Public engagement campaigns
  • Branding
  • Policies and Procedures
  • Newsletters
  • News Releases
  • Publications
  • Videos

Policies


  1. 2020 City Council Policy on Conduct of Public Meetings by Electronic Means
  2. Government Access Channel 15 Policy (PDF)
  3. Media Relations Policy (PDF)
  4. Social Media Policy (PDF)
  5. FOIA Policy - City of Morgantown - Updated Aug 2018