Common use of PUBLIC COMMUNICATION Clause in Contracts

PUBLIC COMMUNICATION. Counsel is prohibited from making public statements regarding the Services or matters in which it represents the Comptroller during the term of or after completion or termination of this Agreement. Prohibited statements include, but are not limited to: disclosing to the media any facts involving or relating to the Services without prior approval of the Comptroller’s designated representative; and, all forms of communication such as responding to telephone inquiries and/or issuing public statements or press releases. Counsel will fully cooperate with the CRF’s press office regarding requests for information and will assist in the preparation of documents relating to the Services as requested by the Comptroller’s designated representative or the Comptroller’s press office. Counsel shall not use the name of the Comptroller, the CRF or the State of New York, its officials or employees, or the seal of the State of New York or seal of the New York State Office of the State Comptroller in any manner, including but not limited to: (i) in any advertisement, publication, press release or promotion; or (ii) as an express or implied endorsement of any such person or entity.