Seoul City Opens Recruitment for 10 Honorary Mayors by Sector... "Expect Active Policy Communication"

Selected Through Fair Evaluation of Candidates Recommended by Citizens and Departments

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Cheol-young] The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced on the 14th that it will publicly recruit 10 members for the 5th term of Seoul Honorary Mayors until the 23rd.

The Seoul Honorary Mayor system has been in operation since October 2016 to reflect the vivid opinions of citizens in city administration. A total of 34 honorary mayors have been appointed across 17 fields, participating in various policy processes of Seoul.

The recommended fields include housing, youth, small business owners, education, persons with disabilities, tourism, single-person households, urban safety, smart city, and urban planning, totaling 10 fields. Candidates who have been recommended by citizens and related departments will be selected through a fair screening by the selection committee to choose the final 10 members.

The 10 selected honorary mayors will serve as honorary positions and carry out activities for citizens during a one-year term. After selection, they will participate in various meetings and events related to city administration in cooperation with the relevant departments, conveying voices from various sites and engaging in activities such as policy proposals and consultations.

The recommendation period is from the 14th to the 23rd, and the eligibility for recommended candidates is those who can propose policies and collect field opinions based on diverse experience and knowledge in the relevant fields. Only one person can be recommended per individual.

Choi Won-seok, Director of Citizen Communication Planning, said, “We ask for many applications and recommendations from those with diverse experience, knowledge, and expertise to become a practical communication channel that can incorporate citizens' opinions into city administration. Through the operation of honorary mayors, we will expand policy communication with citizens and enhance the field relevance and effectiveness of policies.”

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