Council Notebook: Council adopts AI Policy
Council Notebook: Council adopts AI Policy
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Publish Date: 2026-06-22 11:26:00
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- The Town of Tillsonburg has adopted its first artificial intelligence policy, creating guidelines for the use of AI by employees and council.
- The policy outlines specific AI uses, like summarizing presentations and drafting public content, but mandates all AI-generated content be reviewed by a staff member.
- Microsoft Co-Pilot will be used under this policy to maintain control over confidential data.
- The town will provide grants to Opid Technologies for a downtown move and to Kermar Properties for revitalizing the former Peavy Mart building.
- Tillsonburg town council has reduced residential development charges by 50% for three years.
- Ontario Limited (Euro-Ex Construction) has been awarded a contract for the reconstruction of the Rokeby Sideroad, with contributions from the town, Norfolk County, and its infrastructure reserve.