Sangju City Launches Policy Advisory Committee ... Kim Seong-gyeong, Former Pohang Deputy Mayor, Appointed as Chairperson

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Dongwook Park] On the 20th, Sangju City in Gyeongbuk held the '3rd Policy Advisory Committee' member appointment ceremony at the city hall's main conference room, attended by Mayor Kang Young-seok, Sangju City policy advisory committee members, and about 30 city officials.

The event included the appointment of members, explanation and discussion of the committee's operational direction, and the election of the chairman, vice chairman, general affairs officer, subcommittee chairpersons, and secretaries. Kim Seong-gyeong, former Vice Mayor of Pohang City, was elected chairman, and Jeong Gap-young, former Sangju City Council member, was elected vice chairman.

The 3rd Policy Advisory Committee was formed through general recruitment and recommendations to revitalize the committee and strengthen its policy advisory functions. Among 18 applicants in the general recruitment, 10 were appointed, and among 51 recommended by various departments within the city hall, 10 were appointed, totaling 20 advisory members.

The Policy Advisory Committee will conduct one regular meeting annually with all members participating, and hold occasional meetings by subcommittees such as Planning Coordination, Administrative Welfare, Economic Industry, and Construction City to provide advice, proposals, and evaluations on overall Sangju City policies. The term is two years, with the possibility of one reappointment.

Mayor Kang Young-seok stated, "Since the committee is well organized with experts in each field, I expect the Policy Advisory Committee and Sangju City to work together with one heart and mind to actively strive for a better future for the citizens."

Kim Seong-gyeong, former Vice Mayor of Pohang and newly elected chairman, pledged, "It might be good for each member to propose one policy task, and I will work to present policies and alternatives suitable for Sangju City's circumstances."

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