Gangbuk-gu, 2021 Second Half Resident Policy Proposal Contest

Contest open until October 15 for administrative system, service, and operation improvements... Submissions accepted on Gangbuk-gu Office website, final selections reflected in district administration... Prize money up to 1 million KRW awarded

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Gangbuk-gu (District Mayor Park Gyeom-su) is conducting the ‘2021 Second Half Gangbuk-gu Residents Policy Proposal Contest’ to actively incorporate the creative ideas of residents into district policies.

The ‘Policy Proposal Contest’ is a system designed to receive opinions directly from residents, the beneficiaries of administration, to promote their interest and participation and improve the quality of administrative services.

Policy proposals can be submitted not only by residents but also by district employees.

The proposal areas include administrative systems, administrative services, and administrative operation improvements related to district affairs. Participants are free to suggest improvements for inconveniences or unfair cases in daily life such as administration, transportation, roads, and culture.

Those wishing to participate can apply by October 15 through one of the following methods: ▲District website (Resident Participation → Resident Proposal → Proposal Application) ▲Email (kenznor@gangbuk.go.kr) ▲Mail (13, Dobong-ro 89-gil, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul, Planning and Budget Division) ▲Visit (4th floor, Planning and Budget Division, District Office). The proposal form can be downloaded from the website.

Submitted proposals will be reviewed by the responsible department and evaluated by a review committee to determine adoption and grading. Grades are divided into Excellence, Merit, Encouragement, and Effort, with prize money awarded up to 1,000,000 KRW depending on the grade.

The district plans to recommend proposals that receive Excellence grade or higher for external evaluations such as the ‘Central Excellent Proposal.’ Last year, six proposals were adopted, including ‘Establishment of a Website for Sharing Welfare Resources’ and ‘Placement of Chairs Exclusively for Pregnant Women in the Main Auditorium.’

Park Gyeom-su, Mayor of Gangbuk-gu, said, “I believe the fresh and diverse opinions of residents and employees will be the foundation for a happy Gangbuk-gu,” and added, “We hope for active participation in the proposal contest based on interest and affection for district administration.”

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