Whether you’re a city clerk, state agency director, policy analyst, or just someone trying to make sense of government lingo, you’re in the right place. This glossary is your plain-language guide to the terms, concepts, and tools that shape modern policy and compliance work.
We’ve stripped out the jargon, added real-world examples, and tied each definition back to how agencies actually operate today. Think of it as your go-to reference for everything from “RBAC” to “policy lifecycle management” We hope it helps you navigate the details so you can focus on making better, faster, and more transparent decisions for your community.