Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Supervisor Ray Mueller, District 3
Subject: Resolution directing County departments to project the impact of artificial intelligence software implementation on the County workforce.
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution directing county departments to project the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) software implementation on the County workforce and to report on creation of new types of County positions to improve services to San Mateo County residents in numbers at least equal to positions projected to be eliminated as a result of the implementation of AI software and that the County Executive track the countywide workforce impact of AI.
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BACKGROUND:
Recent breakthroughs in artificial intelligence have the potential to significantly transform County work by streamlining administrative tasks, enhancing data analysis, and improving decision-making processes. However, these same advancements raise concerns about potential job displacement for the County workforce.
In response, on January 23, 2024, the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution No. 080119, which affirms the importance of maintaining County jobs despite advancements in AI and directed the County Executive do develop strategies such as retraining, redeployment, and collaboration with employee representatives to mitigate AI-related job displacement and support a resilient workforce. Furthermore, the resolution detailed that if it appears a position may be eliminated due to AI implementation for the benefit of the County, the County will pursue options for maintaining the position until the position has become vacant for a reason other than the implementation of the AI technology, such as a retirement or an employee's departure from employment with the County.
DISCUSSION:
This resolution builds upon Resolution No. 080119 by proposing a framework by whic...
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