Jeonbuk Provincial Office of Education Strengthens Educational Cooperation by Forming Public-Private Education Governance Committee

Enhancing Democracy and Expertise in Education Policy Formulation

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Hong Jae-hee] The Jeonbuk Provincial Office of Education is forming a new Education Governance Committee to strengthen public-private educational cooperation.

On the 24th, the Office of Education announced that it will establish and operate the "Jeollabuk-do Education Governance Committee" to enhance the democracy and expertise in the formulation of educational policies.

The newly formed Education Governance Committee is based on the "Ordinance on the Establishment and Activation of Jeollabuk-do Education Governance," enacted last year, aiming to build an effective cooperation foundation through communication and collaboration with the local community.

The Education Governance Committee is a consultative body for educational development involving the Jeonbuk Provincial Office of Education, Jeonbuk Provincial Government, Jeonbuk Provincial Council, Education Support Offices, basic local governments, and other institutions and private organizations located within the province.

The newly formed Education Governance Committee sets the improvement of educational welfare for students, parents, and residents as its basic direction, strengthening linkage with general autonomy and expanding the scope of participation by local community members.

The committee members will serve a two-year term starting from September 1, consisting of a total of 40 members: 3 ex officio members, 5 public officials from Jeonbuk Provincial Government and basic local governments, 3 members recommended by the Provincial Council, 11 members recruited through open applications, and 18 members recommended by civic groups.

The open recruitment members will be selected from the 14 cities and counties according to their population composition ratios starting from the 29th: 3 from Jeonju, 2 from Iksan, 2 from Gunsan, and 1 each from Jeongeup-Gochang, Namwon-Imsil-Sunchang, Gimje-Buan, and Wanju-Jinan-Muju-Jangsu.

An official from the Office of Education said, "We have been seeking ways to ensure effectiveness for the introduction of education governance," adding, "We will expand the role of the committee as a channel to resolve issues related to education."

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