1. The Office of Public Affairs is the principal point of contact for the news media about Macomb County. (Most media inquiries, especially all requests for interviews, should be routed through the Office.)

2. The Office is responsible for ensuring that the public is informed about Macomb County's activities and about the priorities and policies of the Board of Commissioners.

3. The Office advises the Board Chair and department officials on all.htmects of media relations and communications issues. The Office also coordinates the public affairs units of all department component organizations.

4. The Office of Public Affairs prepares and issues final drafts of department news releases and frequently reviews and approves those issued by component agencies.

5. The Office serves reporters assigned to the county by responding to queries, issuing news releases and statements, arranging interviews and conducting news conferences.

6. The Office ensures that information provided to the news media by the county is current, complete and accurate. It also ensures - with the guidance of Corporation Counsel, Risk Management or other appropriate officials - that all applicable laws, regulations and policies involving the release of information to the public are followed so that maximum disclosure is made without jeopardizing county business, violating rights of individuals, or compromising security interests.