§ 2-19-94. Use of county equipment or personnel in filming activities.

(a)

Should the producers of a film project request the use of county staff, equipment or other resources to appear in any scenes or still photos, the county administrator shall examine the nature and topic of the project in question and make a determination whether to honor the request. Such requests shall only be honored if they are of a limited nature, and would further one or more public purposes, including contributing to local economic development, helping foster a local film-making industry, improve tourism to the county, create positive economic spinoff effects, expose a local viewing audience to the dedication and professionalism of county staff, or other similar public purposes. The county administrator may confer with the county attorney on this question should there be any doubt as to the existence of a public purpose in honoring the request.

(b)

To the extent the county administrator authorizes the limited use of county staff, equipment or resources in such a manner, the county risk manager shall review the proposed involvement and may place such terms and conditions on the participation as that official deems necessary to protect the county's financial interests and the health and safety of its staff and citizens. The county attorney's office shall also review and approve any consent forms the producer(s) ask to be signed by the county prior to same being signed.

(c)

The producers of the film project shall, when any use of county staff, equipment or resources is granted, agree to give suitable credit to the county (and/or any other participating agencies) within the printed film credits.

(Ord. No. 10-66, § 6, 11-9-10)