Gwangju Seo-gu Council, Nationwide First to Restrict 'Legislative Activity Expenses' for Heavily Disciplined Council Members

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] The Gwangju Seo-gu Council (Chairman Kim Taeyoung) announced on the 22nd that it has revised and approved an ordinance for the first time nationwide to restrict the payment of legislative activity allowances to local council members who have received suspension of attendance as a severe disciplinary action during the plenary session of the extraordinary meeting.

Representative Kim Taejin, who proposed the ordinance, said, "Until now, the legislative activity allowance for local council members was only restricted when they were in detention, and there was no basis to restrict payment in cases where severe disciplinary actions such as suspension of attendance were imposed due to various corruptions and involvement in vested interests." He added, "Even when suspended from attendance, the legislative activity allowance was paid regularly every month, which led to residents' criticism calling it a 'paid reward leave'."

He continued, "I hope that starting with the Seo-gu Council, a practical innovation in local councils will be achieved by restricting the payment of legislative activity allowances to local council members suspended from attendance."

Seo-gu Council member Kim Oksu also said, "I hope this ordinance will contribute to performing duties with integrity and fairness and fostering a culture of self-innovation among local council members."

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