A frequent cause of confusion is the distinction between News Flash and Archive Center. This article will highlight the purpose and features of each item.
Archive Center
A file repository for data-sensitive documents. These documents must be organized and displayed by date.
Features
Documents found in Archive Center:
Annual Reports
Budgets
Agendas and Minutes. Agenda Center works better for these document types
Newsletters
Other documents you want to display current and past versions of
Archive Center automatically publishes all saved items. This happens regardless of Published or Not Published status
News Flash
A module to hold as many news flashes as you need. Each news flash can appear on as many pages as needed. All news flashes also filter back into the main News Flash module page. Each news flash can let web users sign up for notifications through RSS feeds or through email and text messages using the Notify Me® module. This option is turned on by default but can be turned off for each news flash.
Features
Informs residents and users of what is happening in and around your city, town, county, or school district
Provides press releases and emergency notices in a format that is easy to notice and read
Links to documents related to the news flash, such as applications, forms, and flyers or brochures