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Vernon County Board adopts first‑in‑county AI policy to govern ChatGPT, CoPilot use
Summary
The board approved Policy 313, an AI governance policy that allows optional use of mainstream AI platforms (OpenAI ChatGPT, Microsoft CoPilot) under confidentiality and privacy safeguards; presenters called it a living document and the county’s first formal approach to AI use.
The Vernon County Board approved Resolution 2025-13 to adopt Policy 313, a county artificial intelligence policy governing optional use of mainstream tools, including OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Microsoft CoPilot.
Connor (speaker 22), who presented the policy, described it as a governance and best‑practice framework that sets confidentiality, privacy, and productivity guidance for county staff. The presenter said the policy is intended to be a living document that will be amended as technology evolves. The board voted to adopt the policy by voice vote.
The policy does not mandate AI use and emphasizes protections for sensitive data and appropriate departmental oversight. Supporters argued the policy positions Vernon County to leverage productivity tools while creating internal guardrails; the board noted it is the first county in Wisconsin putting such formal policy into place at the time of the meeting.
