According to the Public Relations and International Affairs Department of the Arak Metropolitan Municipality, Faraji, Deputy for Planning and Human Capital Development of the Arak Metropolitan Municipality, while explaining the outcomes of the latest Research Council meetings and the process of establishing the knowledge management system, emphasized the need for decision-making based on scientific findings. ‌ Research Council; a powerful arm for advancing municipal affairs scientifically Faraji, referring to the importance of holding Research Council meetings on a regular basis, stated: Our fundamental goal in this council is the effective and purposeful use of research programs in order to accurately identify knowledge related to the field of urban management. We seek to define and propose general policies for making research results practical so that the scientific and technical aspects of all municipal affairs can move forward with greater precision. He went on to discuss specific cases in the recent meeting and added: In support of the scientific richness of the urban field, a graduate thesis on the vital topic of HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) was reviewed and developed. Also, a comprehensive study proposal from the university on the management and organization of municipal waste was presented, and council members examined its dimensions from scientific and practical perspectives. Discussion and exchange of views regarding the use of the results of this plan to improve waste management processes was among the main priorities of this session. ‌ The third step of knowledge management; extracting the “knowledge tree” of Arak Municipality The Deputy for Planning and Human Capital Development, in another part of his remarks, addressed the establishment of the knowledge management system and stated: At present, specialized meetings related to extracting the knowledge tree as part of the third phase of knowledge management implementation are being held seriously. Our goal at this stage is to identify and categorize the knowledge domains related to the municipality’s broad activities. Faraji noted: With the active participation of experts and specialists, a significant portion of the organizations’ key knowledge and experiences has so far been identified, and this process continues for documenting the municipality’s intellectual assets. We believe knowledge management is the communication bridge between past experiences and future innovations for better service to citizens.