Gyeongnam Provincial Council Achieves Highest Level of Local Assembly Integrity... Rises One Step to Grade 2

Gyeongsangnam-do Provincial Council.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Sang-hyun] The Gyeongnam Provincial Council achieved a comprehensive integrity rating of Grade 2 in the '2021 Local Council Integrity' evaluation conducted by the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission.

This year, none of the 17 metropolitan councils achieved Grade 1. Seven institutions, including the Gyeongnam Provincial Council, received Grade 2; three institutions received Grade 3; six institutions received Grade 4; and one institution received Grade 5.

The Gyeongnam Provincial Council's integrity rating rose one level from Grade 3 to Grade 2, as it was evaluated to have improved in most areas of council operations and legislative activities compared to last year.

This integrity rating was comprehensively calculated through telephone and online surveys on a total of 21 items related to corruption perception and experience in legislative activities, budget and corruption control in council operations, targeting public officials related to duties, organizations and experts, and local residents.

Chairman Kim Ha-yong said, "The improvement in integrity compared to last year is the result of the concerted efforts of all staff and council members," adding, "We will strive harder to spread a culture of integrity so that we can become a trusted provincial council."

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