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TO: Mayor Richard Irvin and the City Council
FROM: The Law Department
DATE: December 16, 2021
SUBJECT:
An Ordinance Establishing the Innovation and Technology Advisory Commission Under Chapter 2, Article VI of the Code of Ordinances.
PURPOSE:
To create an innovation and technology advisory commission of diverse knowledgeable members with experience in various technological specialties for the purpose of researching and assessing the benefits and risks associated with emerging technologies.
BACKGROUND:
The city embraces the use of innovative ideas and technology for the purpose of advancing its internal operations, as well as its expanding and promoting its relationships and services with and for other community partners and residents.
DISCUSSION:
There is a constant flow and growth of new and emerging technology that will have an impact on the city and its residents or has the potential to benefit the city. Such technology can have an impact on all areas of life, including but not limited to healthcare, education, quality of life, climate, safety and economic development and various other factors that are important to city operations and planning. In order to prepare for, respond to, and potentially utilize all the various forms of emerging technology, extensive research and a vast array of expertise is needed to gather, review and analyze such technology.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
An innovation and technology advisory commission could serve in a capacity to collect and assess challenges, risks, benefits and detriments of emerging technological opportunities.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends the adoption of this ordinance for the creation of the Innovation and Technology Advisory Commission.
cc: Rules, Administration and Procedures Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
ORDINANCE NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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An Ordinance Establishing the Aurora Innovation and Technology Advisory Commission Under Chapter 2, Article ...
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