UMMS Employee Participation in Media Events, Meetings and Legislative Testimony on Behalf of the Organization Policy

A new policy went into effect on January 14, 2021, that outlines the process UMMS employees should follow when planning to interact with the media, elected officials, government partners, or other organizations on the System’s behalf.

The UMMS Employee Participation in Media Events, Meetings and Legislative Testimony on Behalf of the Organization Policy will ensure that we are clear and consistent in our communication of the System’s perspective and positions. According to the policy, employees should coordinate with UMMS External Affairs before speaking with the media or any other organization or elected official in their capacity as an UMMS employee or on the System’s behalf.

Click here to review the full policy.

If you have any questions, you may contact Kristin Bryce, SVP & Chief External Affairs Officer.

FAQs

What is the purpose of this policy?

The purpose of this policy is to ensure clear and consistent messaging of the System’s perspective and positions with external individuals and organizations.

Who coordinates communication opportunities between the System and elected leaders or other external individuals or organizations?

UMMS External Affairs will coordinate all communication between UMMS and elected officials and other external individuals and organizations. If you are invited to speak in your capacity as an UMMS employee or on the System’s behalf, you should contact External Affairs.

What should I do if I am invited to speak in my capacity as an UMMS employee or on UMMS’s behalf with elected officials or others?

Employees who are invited to or are planning to speak in their capacity as an UMMS employee or on behalf of UMMS with elected officials, the media, or other organizations should contact External Affairs. You will be asked to share any talking points or presentations, which will provide an opportunity for collaboration and alignment of message.

Who develops the System’s policy positions and perspectives?

UMMS External Affairs – at the direction of the UMMS President and CEO and/or leadership of the Incident Command – is responsible for coordinating the development and presentation of the System’s position on federal, state, and local governmental concerns. Whenever possible, these positions will be developed in coordination with UMB leadership and the UMB Office of Government Affairs.