Changwon City Holds Regular Meeting of Local Autonomy Decentralization Council

The Gyeongnam Changwon City Local Autonomy Decentralization Council held a regular meeting on the 22nd to promote decentralization activation projects and discuss policies. (Photo by Changwon City)

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Hwang Choi Hyun-joo] The Gyeongnam Changwon City Local Autonomy Decentralization Council announced on the 22nd that it held a regular meeting to promote Changwon City's local autonomy decentralization activation projects and policy discussions, attended by 20 people including council members and related public officials.

This meeting proceeded in the order of reporting on Changwon City's local autonomy decentralization promotion status for the first half of 2020 and related government trends, followed by discussions on major projects for the second half.

In particular, the council discussed the progress of the full revision bill of the Local Autonomy Act, which is scheduled to be submitted to the 21st National Assembly, and practical measures at the council level to ensure the bill's passage. They also exchanged opinions on the achievements of the Local Transfer Act, which will be enforced in January next year, and the necessity to promote the 2nd and 3rd transfer acts.

Additionally, it was emphasized that active cooperation and participation of local politicians are necessary for the promotion of the 'Changwon Special City' through the full revision bill of the Local Autonomy Act, which the Ministry of the Interior and Safety has designated as a bill to be immediately re-promoted in the 21st National Assembly. The council resolved to unite efforts to ensure early passage in the 21st National Assembly.

Choi Choong-kyung, chairman of the Local Autonomy Decentralization Council, said, “Since our members are active in various fields, we will actively carry out activities in the second half of the year to contribute to the activation of local autonomy decentralization in Changwon City from our respective positions.”

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