For municipal staff drafting AI policies
Build your first AI policy faster — using Canadian municipal examples.
You're a clerk, CAO, digital lead, or communications manager who just got asked to "put an AI policy in place." You don't need theory — you need Canadian examples, adaptable clause language, and a defensible process. That's what this site exists for.
What hurts today
- No dedicated legal team — you're doing this on top of your day job.
- Every provincial context is different (FOIP, ATIP, Access to Information).
- Council wants something concrete on a short timeline.
- You don't want to invent a framework — you want to borrow one that already works.
- Staff are already using ChatGPT with no guardrails.
What becomes possible
- A published, defensible policy — cited to real Canadian sources.
- Clause-by-clause coverage: definitions, permitted use, disclosure, review.
- A drafting shortcut when the CAO or clerk asks "what have others done?"
- A review date on the calendar and an owner named.
- Staff finally know what they can and can't put into a prompt.
How GotAIPolicy.ca helps
Browse the registry
Every verified Canadian municipal AI policy in one place.
Open registry
Compare policies
Put two or three peer cities side by side to see the pattern.
Compare cities
Review your draft
Upload a draft — see which common clauses it covers, and which are missing.
Review a draft
Featured cities
Curated case studies with AI-generated summaries you can borrow structure from.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to draft a municipal AI policy using this site?
Most staff we hear from produce a first working draft in a few days by adapting two or three peer policies from the registry, rather than months spent from scratch.
Can I copy language directly from another city's policy?
Public municipal policies are, well, public. You can absolutely adapt the language — most cities expect it. What matters is that your council formally adopts it and you cite your sources.
What if my province's privacy law is stricter than what I see in other policies?
Provincial law always overrides. Use peer policies as a scaffold, then have your privacy or legal contact confirm the clauses match your specific FOIP/ATIP/AtIP obligations.
Do I need a lawyer to publish an AI policy?
Not to draft — most Canadian municipal AI policies are staff-drafted. A legal review before council adoption is a good defensive step, especially where the policy touches disclosure or vendor procurement.
What's the minimum a first AI policy should cover?
A definition of AI (including generative AI), permitted and prohibited staff uses, data input rules, a disclosure requirement, mandatory human review for high-impact decisions, and a named owner with an annual review date.
What does using Got AI Policy cost my municipality?
The registry, comparisons, and browsing are free. Drafting one AI policy end-to-end typically fits inside Starter ($19/month, 14-day free trial) — that unlocks AI policy reviews, AI comparisons, comparison briefs, Policy Builder generations, and XLSX/DOCX exports. Pro ($59/month) adds pooled team seats and higher monthly limits.
How do I know the peer policies in the registry are real and current?
Every registry entry links to the original public source document — a bylaw, staff report, or published policy on the municipality's own site. We revisit sources on a rolling basis and note the last verification date on each entry. If a link breaks or a policy is superseded, flag it and we'll refresh it.
Where should I start on this site as municipal staff?
Start on the registry, filter to two or three peer municipalities of similar size and province, and open Compare. That gives you the clause-by-clause pattern in an hour. Then upload your draft to Policy Review to see what's missing before council.
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