Title
Joint resolution approving an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage Policy.
Staff Summary
• The AI Usage Policy provides guidance on the responsible and ethical use of AI technologies in Lake County to safeguard the county’s assets, workforce, residents and reputation from risks associated with inappropriate use or bias.
• Staff, in conjunction with a consultant, developed the policy ensuring alignment with best practices and County operations.
• This policy was developed using County Policy 1.1: Policy Making Framework, ensuring all County departments and stakeholders had opportunity to review and provide comment.
Body
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage Policy provides guidance on the responsible and ethical use of AI technologies in Lake County to safeguard the county’s assets, workforce, residents and reputation from risks associated with inappropriate use or bias; and
WHEREAS, staff, in conjunction with a consultant, developed the policy ensuring alignment with best practices and County operations; and
WHEREAS, this policy was developed using County Policy 1.1: Policy Making Framework, ensuring all County departments and stakeholders had opportunity to review and provide comment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by this County Board of Lake County, Illinois, that the attached AI Usage Policy document is hereby adopted and shall take effect immediately.
DATED at Waukegan, Illinois, on August 12, 2025.