General Disclaimer

External Linking Policy.

Purpose and Disclaimer.   The City permits the establishment of external hyperlinks on its official website only if the links strictly comply with this policy.  In establishing and maintaining its official website, the City does not intend to create any forum or other means for public discourse. Rather, the sole and limited purpose of the permitted external links is to provide information about the City for residents and visitors. The City does not endorse or provide preferential treatment to any third party websites or associated organizations or persons.  Additionally, the City does not control third party sites and therefore does not warrant that third party sites are accurate or, reliable, or that they have operational links.

Linking Criteria.  Consistent with the foregoing purpose, it is the City’s policy to limit external links to the following entities and organizations: a) Other governmental agencies; b) Entities with which the City has an existing formal, contractual relationship; c) Commercial entities that provide information or services that enhance the usability of the City’s web site visitors. In addition, the City reserves the right, at any time and without notice, to: a) Deny a link that does not meet the criteria set forth in this policy; b) Deny or discontinue an external link at any time if the website provides or promotes false, slanderous, illegal, infringing or incorrect information; c) Remove any external link if the nature of the organization to which the link relates no longer complies with the City’s external link policy; d) Revise this policy without prior notice when the City considers such revision to be in its best interests.