Hot Topic: The Legislature Sends Message to Cities with Electronic Mail: You Must Have a Written E-mail Policy

This Hot Topic discusses the requirement for Tennessee cities to adopt a written policy regarding e-mail. On or before July 1, 2000, most Tennessee governments - including cities - that operate or maintain an electronic-mail (e-mail) system must adopt a written policy about monitoring e-mail communications. Included is a sample policy for the use and monitoring of e-mail.

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