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County of Maui Director of Finance Scott Teruya has been appointed to a national exploratory committee on artificial intelligence established by the National Association of Counties.

The Artificial Intelligence Exploratory Committee will examine emerging policies, practices and potential applications of artificial intelligence, as well as the consequences associated with its implementation.

The 15 committee members, representing elected and appointedcountyofficials from across the country, will focus on examining county governance policies and practices, operations and servicesfor constituents, public trust, privacy and security issues, and workforce productivity and skills development.

Its exciting to be part of this committee that could help not only the County of Maui but other counties across the country, as we explore potential ways we can use artificial intelligence to make government more efficient in serving residents, Teruya said.

County leaders recognize that, as with any emerging technology, there will be a spectrum of impacts, and county officials are ready to engage in upcoming national, statewide and local discussions on how to balance the promise of artificial intelligence with the inherent risks.

The exploratory committee will work with partners in other sectors to examine artificial intelligence in local government across a range of issue areas, with a proposed process to:

The exploratory committee will meet at NACosannualconference on July 22, with plans to meet both in person and virtually as work progresses.

Teruya was nominated last month to serve a two-year term on the NACo Board of Directors, representing the International Association of Assessing Officers.He earned an Assessment Administration Specialist designation from the IAAO and helped to establish a Hawaii Chapter of IAAO.

Teruyahas been Director of Finance for the County of Maui since 2019, following 11 years as the county Real Property Tax Administrator.

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Maui's Teruya named to National Association of Counties committee ... - Maui Now