City of Albuquerque - File #: O-26-44

• File #: O-26-44
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Enacted
• File created: 6/15/2026
• In control: City Council
• Final action: 9/9/2026
• Enactment date: 9/28/2026
• Enactment #: O-2026-041
• Effective date: 10/21/2026
• Title: C/S Adopting A New Part In Chapter 2, Article 6 Of The Revised City Of Albuquerque Code Of Ordinances, To Create The “Emerging Technology Advisory Board” (Fiebelkorn, Champine and Telles)
• Sponsors: Tammy Fiebelkorn, Dan Champine, Stephanie W. Telles

Date	Action By	Action	Result
9/28/2026	City Clerk	Published
9/23/2026	Mayor	Signed by the Mayor
9/15/2026	City Council	Sent to Mayor for Signature
9/9/2026	City Council	Passed	Pass
8/17/2026	City Council	Accepted Without Recommendation, As Substituted
8/10/2026	Finance & Government Operations Committee	Sent to Council Without Recommendation, as substituted	Pass
8/10/2026	Finance & Government Operations Committee	Substituted	Pass
6/15/2026	City Council	Introduced and Referred
6/15/2026	President	Referred

CITY of ALBUQUERQUE
TWENTY SEVENTH COUNCIL


COUNCIL BILL NO. C/S O-26-44 ENACTMENT NO. ________________________

SPONSORED BY: Tammy Fiebelkorn, Dan Champine and Stephanie W. Telles


ORDINANCE
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C/S Adopting A New Part In Chapter 2, Article 6 Of The Revised City Of Albuquerque Code Of Ordinances, To Create The “Emerging Technology Advisory Board” (Fiebelkorn, Champine and Telles)
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ADOPTING A NEW PART IN CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 6 OF THE REVISED CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES, TO CREATE THE “EMERGING TECHNOLOGY ADVISORY BOARD”.
WHEREAS, emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, automated decision systems, machine learning, biometric tools, and other advanced analytics, are increasingly being used by public-sector organizations and require thoughtful governance to ensure they are deployed responsibly; and
WHEREAS, the City Council convened the Artificial Intelligence Working Group through the enactment of R-24-81 to assess these technologies and develop recommendations for their ethical, equitable, and effective use across City Departments; and
WHEREAS, the Working Group delivered its recommendations on how to develop artificial intelligence governance framework through EC-25-485, outlining ethical standards, public engagement measures, risk assessment methods, training expectations, and a multi-year implementation plan for the City’s use of artificial intelligence as an emerging technology; and
WHEREAS, the Working Group identified the need for an advisory body to act as a bridge between City operations and the community, and to support ongoing evaluation, oversight, public engagement, and expert guidance on emerging technologies that may significantly affect civil rights, public safety, privacy, service delivery, or community trust; and
WHEREAS, establishing an Emerging Technology Advisory Board will help the City to maintain a consistent, informed, and community-centered approach to reviewing high-risk technologi...