11.2. PRSR 06-08-2016 - Laserfiche WebLink

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w1 City of - El River CITY OF ELK RIVER SPONSORSHIP POLICY GENERAL POLICY STATEMENT The City of Elk River shall seek sponsors that further its mission by providing monetary or in-kind support for city programs or services.The city recognizes that public trust and perception of its impartiality may be damaged by sponsorships that are aesthetically displeasing,politically oriented,or offensive to segments of its citizenry.When the city loses the public's trust,its ability to govern efficiently and effectively is impaired.Therefore,the city permits certain sponsorship of certain city property, facilities,events,activities,programs and services (collectively`facilities and services') in limited circumstances.The city maintains its sponsorship program as a nonpublic forum and exercises sole discretion over who is eligible to become a sponsor according to the terms of this policy. Whenever possible,sponsorships shall be linked to specific activities,events,programs,or publications. The city will neither seek nor accept sponsors that manufacture products or take positions inconsistent with local,state,or federal law or with city policies,positions, or resolutions. The acceptance of a sponsorship offer or the establishment of a sponsorship agreement does not constitute an endorsement by the City of Elk River of the sponsor's organization,products or services. II. PURPOSE AND INTENT The purpose of this Policy and its related practices and guidelines is to define the conditions upon which sponsorship messages may be placed upon property or in publications of the city and to establish definitive guidelines for the acceptance and placement of such messages. It is the intent of the Elk River City Council to preserve its full rights and discretion to restrict access to city properties and or in city publications and to reject or refuse placement of any or all sponsorship messages.To the extent that any such messages are accepted,the city reserves the right of full editorial control over the placement,content,appearance,and wording and to determine and prohibit types of sponsorship messages which are deemed inappropriate for,or inconsistent with,city business or the services provided to its residents. The objectives include: • Ensure an open and fair public process for soliciting and considering sponsorship opportunities; • Provide the city with full and final decision making authority on any sponsorship opportunity,thus protecting its integrity and the integrity of its facilities and services; • Allow eligible outside entities interested in sponsorship opportunities (`potential sponsors') to easily view and understand the various sponsorship opportunities available;