HomeMy WebLinkAbout24-2493 Policy Standard Operating 10.10 Responsible Use of AI (artificial intelligence) CITY OF MERIDIAN RESOLUTION NO. 24-2493
BY THE CITY COUNCIL: CAVENER, LITTLE ROBERTS, OVERTON,
STRADER, TAYLOR,WHITLOCK
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN ADDING CITY
OF MERIDIAN STANDARD OPERATING POLICY 10.10, REGARDING RESPONSIBLE
USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI); AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS,the City Council has authority over the policies of the City of Meridian; and
WHEREAS,the City Council finds it in the best interest of the City of Meridian to update
Section 10 of City of Meridian's Standard Operating Policy regarding Citywide Information
Technology Policies to address responsible use of artificial intelligence to ensure consistent and
equitable application for all employees.
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO:
Section 1. That the City of Meridian shall add Standard Operating Policy 10.10, regarding
Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), as set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto.
Section 2. That this resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its
passage. ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this 7th day of
January 2025,
APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this 7th day of January 2025.
APPROVED:
Robert E. Simison, Mayor
ATTEST:
By:
Chris Johnson, City Clerk
RESOLUTION AMENDING STANDARD OPERATING POLICY 10.10 PAGE 1
City of Meridian
w IDIAN lc� �' Standard Operating Policy
Number 10.10
Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence(AI)
Purpose:
To set forth the City policy regarding the Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence ("Al").This policy shall
be implemented in accordance with the Responsible Use of Al Standard Operating Procedures.
Policy:
City Al usage should align with the City's core values, quality standards, and confidentiality
requirements. This policy and accompanying procedure outline the required practices for the use of Al
within our organization.
A. Approval. City employees shall obtain their Department and the IT Department approval before
expending any City funds to acquire an Al product.
B. Data security. In the use of Al, City employees shall observe all standard protocols and
protocols established by IT to secure and protect City data and systems.
C. Ethical considerations. City employees shall not use Al for unethical or inappropriate purposes.
City employees shall not use Al to generate content that promotes discrimination, harassment,
or any form of harm.
This policy shall be implemented pursuant to the Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Standard
Operating Procedures.
Authority& Responsibility:
Supervisors and department directors or designees, along with the IT department, are responsible to
ensure that Al is used appropriately.