1. This act creates the office of City Public Information Officer (PIO) as follows:
Public Information Officer
Administers a wide range of public relations activities on a simwide basis in a centralized public information function. Work involves conceptualizing, developing, and implementing major media and advertising campaigns, marketing programs, and various special projects. Work is performed under general supervision of the Guildmaster.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
* Researches, develops, writes, and coordinates a media campaign for the City;
* Coordinates public relations activities for the City;
* Oversees development and implement of a City Tourist Information Office;
* Works with businesses and merchants to develop and implement a Chamber of Commerce;
* Develops and coordinates the illustration and printing of publications;
* Prepares, reviews, and edits news conferences, releases, newsletters, publications, and scripts;
* Counsels elected and appointed City officials concerning public relations aspects of policies, practices, procedures, programs, and actions;
* Researches, writes, photographs as requested;
* Serves as a liaison between City officials, or organizations, departments, and specific groups;
* Researches and interprets attitudes, opinions, and perceptions of selected internal and external groups and reports that information to elected and appointed City officials;
* Performs other duties as assigned.
2. The PIO is appointed by the Guildmeister and is to be paid $L1000/month.