If you are a newly hired reporter or a reporter who is reassigned to cover County government, Public Affairs can provide a brief orientation to help you quickly learn your new "beat."
Contact Palm Beach County Public Affairs at 561-355-2754 for more information.
- Media relations goal: "TACT" = Truth, Accuracy, Consistency, Timeliness
- Ascertain background and experience level of newly assigned reporters
- Knowledge of state, county and municipal governments
- Sunshine-in-the-Government Law and Public Records Act
- Palm Beach County charter, organization chart, "faces & places"
- Constitutional officers and their PIOs
- School Board and its PIO
- Public Information Office - organization, functions, publications, Ch 20
- News releases and media advisories - distribution
- BCC meeting and workshop dates
- Agenda items and backup materials - Consent vs. Regular Agenda
- County budget & Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
- Public information contacts by departments and issues
- Introduction to all Assistant County Administrators
Provided and Maintained by Public Affairs
Tel: 561-355-2754 Fax: 561-355-3819
301 N. Olive Avenue, Suite 1102, P.O. Box 1989
West Palm Beach, FL 33402-1989
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