Public relations

Rule

Flag costs of public relations and community relations.

• Public relations activities maintain or promote understanding and favorable relations with the community, the public, or any segment of the public.
• Public relations activities also maintain or promote the university's image.

Exception

Do not flag these public relations costs:

• Costs specifically required by sponsored agreements.
• Costs to notify the public or press about specific activities or accomplishments that result from sponsored agreements.

Costs to inform news media and public relations staff of the government about matters of public concern, financial matters, notices of contract or grant awards, and similar general liaison.