Provides copy, art work, and photographs to various publications and radio and television stations on County functions. Establishes a Speaker's Bureau from County personnel and schedules speakers for business, professional, civic, and neighborhood groups and associations, and prepares or assists in the preparation of speeches when requested. Advertises public meetings of various agencies, committees, commissions and boards, and arranges for press coverage of events when necessary. Oversees operation of the County's Government Access cable Television Channel. Serves as liaison to area cable companies for community access functions.
Issues permits for such activities as film coordination and precious metal sales.
Prepares displays of County activities for exhibition in lobby or other appropriate areas when requested. Prepares newsletters and brochures explaining the functions and programs of County government to the general public. Serves as liaison between county departments and the citizenry. Works closely with citizens' groups and associations to learn of areas where County Government could better meet the needs of people, or where the public could assist government to do a better job, develops recommendations for meeting these needs. Discusses citizen complaints with appropriate organizational officials to determine whether an internal audit of administrative functions is needed or whether revision or modification is required, and serves on County committees addressing these issues.