Progressive Party Jeonnam Provincial Committee: "Cases of Lawmaker Code of Conduct Violations Must Be Thoroughly Addressed"

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] The Progressive Party Jeonnam Provincial Party has argued that violations of the code of conduct by members of the Jeonnam Provincial Council should be dealt with more thoroughly.

On the 22nd, the Progressive Party Jeonnam Provincial Party issued a statement urging the Jeonnam Provincial Council and each city and county council to promptly establish a ‘Code of Conduct Operation Advisory Committee’ and operate it in accordance with its purpose.

They said, “Recently, a member of the Jangheung County Council was disciplined by their political party over an issue related to the purchase of an official vehicle,” adding, “Besides this, there are countless cases of violations of the ‘Council Members’ Code of Conduct,’ such as pursuing personal interests while belonging to committees related to their duties, and despite the enactment of related ordinances, such incidents occur frequently, causing the residents to frown.”

They continued, “An even bigger problem is the lack of self-purification efforts at the local council level,” emphasizing, “Even when council members violate the code of conduct, the Council Ethics Special Committee often does not address these cases, leading to criticism of ‘protecting their own’ and raising doubts about its effectiveness.”

They added, “To resolve these issues, each local council enacts a ‘Council Members’ Code of Conduct Ordinance’ and forms advisory committees composed of civilian members,” but noted, “However, among the 22 basic local councils in the Jeonnam region, only one has an advisory committee established.”

They also pointed out, “There are reports that the Jeonnam Provincial Council, despite having formed an advisory committee, did not hold a single meeting during its term and hastily restructured the advisory committee,” criticizing, “This means that the council members themselves are violating the ordinances that enforce their ethics and conduct.”

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