Public Recruitment for Members of Jongno-gu Smart City Council

Appointment period from June this year to May 2023... A total of 11 members selected... Expected to serve advisory and review roles for related plans, policy research, and development for smart city creation

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Jongno-gu (District Mayor Kim Young-jong) is publicly recruiting members for the 'Smart City Council' to establish systematic policies through advice from smart city experts and provide more efficient administrative services.

The fields and eligibility criteria include experts or residents with extensive knowledge and experience in ▲Information and Communication Technology ▲Smart City Services ▲Urban Planning ▲Economics ▲Transportation ▲Environment ▲Culture ▲Regulatory Innovation ▲Innovative Industries, and related areas.

In the future, according to Article 9 of the Seoul Metropolitan Government Jongno-gu Smart City Creation and Operation Ordinance, the council members will play a role in advising and deliberating on necessary matters for smart city creation, such as smart city planning, smart city policy research and development, and activation of resident participation.

The total number of selected members is 11, and the appointment period is two years, from June this year to May 2023.

Applicants must submit the application form along with supporting documents such as a certificate of employment, career certificates, and qualification certificates proving their eligibility by May 25 via email (espoir0223@seoul.go.kr), fax, or registered mail (Smart City Division, 12th floor, 36 Jongno 1-gil, Jongno-gu).

The form must be downloaded from the district office website, and more detailed information regarding this public recruitment can be found on the district office website.

Besides the public recruitment, the district plans to receive recommendations from universities and related professional associations. The appointment of members will comprehensively consider the candidates' expertise by field, activity experience, application forms, affiliated institutions, and age groups. The announcement will be individually notified to the selected candidates after eligibility screening.

Jongno-gu established the Smart City Division as of January 1 this year. Since then, it has enacted the Seoul Metropolitan Government Jongno-gu Smart City Creation and Operation Ordinance and is striving to operate living labs through public-private cooperation and promote the 'Smart Public Data Service Construction' to realize smart administration.

Additionally, it is making efforts to create a regionally customized smart city by introducing various projects such as operating related capacity-building education to bridge the digital divide.

District Mayor Kim Young-jong said, “We will do our best to implement a sustainable smart city by setting the direction of related policy promotion through expert advice,” and added, “We hope many interested individuals will show great interest and apply.”

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