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CITY OF MORGAN HILL
FY 15-16
OPERATING AND CIP BUDGET
CITY OF MORGAN HILL
FY 15-16
OPERATING AND CIP BUDGET
CITY OF MORGAN HILL
FY 15-16
OPERATING AND CIP BUDGET
CITY OF MORGAN HILL
FY 15-16 OPERATING AND CIP
CITY OF MORGAN HILL
FY 15-16
OPERATING AND CIP BUDGET
CITY OF MORGAN HILL
FY 15-16
OPERATING AND CIP BUDGET
CITY OF MORGAN HILL
FY15-16
OPERATING AND CIP BUDGET
ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION
The Communications and Engagement function is coordinated and managed by the Communications and Engage-
ment Manager. The Communications and Engagement Manager serves as the City's Public Information Officer and
is responsible for developing and disseminating information about the City's programs, services, policies, events,
and major initiatives. This position is also responsible for administering the oversight and coordination of all exter-
nal and internal communications and provides support and direction for community outreach efforts.
It should be noted that for FY 15-16 a separate division has been created in the Internal Services Budget for Commu-
nications and Engagement.
FY 14-15 HIGHLIGHTS
Implemented public participation plan throughout the organization including the use of the spectrum of public
participation in all staff reports to Council
Continued to increase use of social media and digital civic engagement technologies
Successfully redesigned and launched the City website
Created a team responsible for ongoing management and updating of website
Managed extensive community outreach efforts for the Downtown Placemaking Investment Strategy
Provided communications support to water conservation efforts
FY 15-16 WORKPLAN
Continue with extensive communications and outreach efforts relating to the Downtown Placemaking Invest-
ment Strategy
Provide support for the Infrastructure Finance Measure project
Provide coordination of communication and outreach efforts for the water/waste water Prop 218 rate process
Provide continued communications support to ongoing water conservation efforts
Purchase and implement open data platform
Implement Granicus Citizen Participation Module
Develop and launch website mobile app
FINANCIAL COMMENTS
As an internal service fund, the Communications and Engagement function is paid for by all the Departments.
Communications and Engagement [730-5145]