Using AI to research municipal topics & issues

The commonality of municipal governments typically begs questions like:

• What are other municipalities doing?
• How are other municipal governments addressing this issue?

Now, thanks to artificial intelligence (AI), you can quickly find out.

An Alberta-based company has created an AI solution that allows users to conduct keyword searches of publicly available meeting documentation from public sector institutions across North America, including municipal governments, school boards, and various public agencies.

This AI solution allows users to very quickly:

•    Conduct jurisdictional scans to see how other organizations are addressing similar topics or issues.
•    Find documents (e.g., policies, bylaws) which can be used to inform the development of their own.
•    Research and get up to speed on emergent issues, using tangible and municipally relevant examples.
•    Search and understand a municipality's recent and historical decisions.

For example, a simple keyword search like “asset management plan” will instantly retrieve council updates, budget documents, plans, policies, and other relevant materials, from jurisdictions in Alberta, across Canada, and even the U.S.A.

By making public sector information and knowledge more accessible and actionable, this solution empowers municipalities to very quickly and efficiently learn from one another, make informed decisions, and keep up with emergent topics.

For more information, or a demonstration, please contact DanB [at] abmunis.ca (Dan Blackburn), Senior Director of Growth & Innovation.