SPECIFIC CITY OF IRVINE STYLE GUIDELINES
Capitalize when using the full, proper name. Capi- talize Department here as well. Do not capitalize department , office , council , committee , or board when using in a second reference.
City of Irvine Name
On first reference, use “City of Irvine” when referring to the government entity.
Correct Usage
n First Use: The Community Development Department is on the first floor of City Hall. n Second Use: The department is housed on the first floor of City Hall. n First Use: The Department of Human Resources & Innovation is on the third floor of City Hall. n Second Use: The department is housed on the third floor of City Hall. n First Use: The Planning Commission meets once a month. n Second Use: The commission just started their meting. Lowercase when writing shortened versions of the department or office name.
Use “Irvine” when referring to location.
On second reference, use “the City” (uppercase).
n First Use: The City of Irvine serves our residents and community. n Second Use: The City is known for its parks, open spaces, and thriving business economy.
Use “Irvine” when other cities are mentioned.
Note that context will dictate clarity of your terms. If referring to more than one city in your text, use “Ir- vine” as the second reference. Do not use City of Irvine as a possessive when referring to a City event or when used primarily in a descriptive sense; treat it as part of the proper noun.
Correct Usage
She works for human resources.
Correct Usage
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When referring to a specific division within depart- ments, do not capitalize the word “division” or “team.”
The City of Irvine Studio Arts Festival
n
The City of Irvine committee
n
Incorrect Usage
Correct Usage
The City of Irvine’s Studio Arts Festival
n
n The Environmental Programs division is respon- sible for ensuring residents know how to properly recycle hazardous waste. City Always capitalize City when referring to the City of Irvine. Lowercase when referring to other cities. citywide Citywide should be one word, not hyphenated, and not capitalized unless at the beginning of a sentence.
The City of Irvine’s committee
n
Capitalization
See Grammar and Puncuation use of Capitalization , Page 6.
Names of Departments, Offices, and Other Entities
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