Decision Maker: Lead Member for Resources and Climate Change

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: January 22, 2026

Purpose: To consider the adoption of the ESCC Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy as the Council’s dedicated framework for managing AI use. If adopted the policy would replace the previous reliance on the Data Protection and Information Security policy for AI governance.

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