Bucheon City Fully Implements 'Resident Autonomy Council' for Direct Planning and Execution of Village Projects

Bucheon City Hall

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Hyesook] Bucheon City in Gyeonggi Province will fully implement the 'Resident Autonomy Council' following the promulgation of the 'Ordinance on the Establishment and Operation of Resident Autonomy Councils and Resident Autonomy Centers.'

The existing 'Resident Autonomy Committee' will be converted into 'Village Autonomy Councils,' and the Resident Autonomy Councils, which allow diverse resident participation by metropolitan districts, will be launched on March 1 after a recruitment and selection process for members.

The Resident Autonomy Council is a resident consultative body composed of residents from all walks of life who directly plan, select, and execute village projects. Anyone residing in the district, working at local businesses, or serving as an executive or staff member of institutions or organizations can become a member.

However, to become a member, one must complete 6 hours of basic resident autonomy education in advance, and members are appointed within the quota for each district after screening and a lottery conducted by the Member Selection Committee.

The Village Autonomy Councils are organizations converted from the existing 36 Resident Autonomy Committees to ensure the efficient operation of the Resident Autonomy Councils. They will be formed within January to manage Resident Autonomy Center programs and establish and implement new plans at the village level. Village plans will be promoted in connection with the autonomy plans of the Resident Autonomy Councils.

A Bucheon City official stated, "We will actively support the smooth progress of autonomy plans and residents' general meetings that reflect diverse opinions from all walks of life through the implementation of the Resident Autonomy Councils."

Meanwhile, since June last year, Bucheon City has formed and operated a public-private council involving both citizens and government officials to discuss the draft ordinance that serves as the basis for establishing and operating the Resident Autonomy Councils. After publicly disclosing the results of each meeting and collecting citizens' opinions, the ordinance was finalized.

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