Governance
Social media policy
Formal definition
Social media policy is a policy in governance focused on clarifying oversight, accountability, and regulatory compliance in trustee decision-making.
What this actually means for you
For day-to-day delivery, Social media policy should be documented clearly and applied consistently; define ownership, approval thresholds, and escalation points before decisions are taken.
Example: At the next review checkpoint, Social media policy is used in practice like this: the board secretary maps it to committee papers, minutes, and decision logs ahead of meetings. Accountabilities are captured in policy packs, approval logs, and team guidance.
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