Launch of the Seoul Metropolitan Council Education Training Committee

Composed of 3 internal members including Seoul City Council members and 7 private external members... Deliberation and consultation on overall matters of training to strengthen council capabilities

Education and Training Committee Appointment Ceremony

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] The Seoul Metropolitan Council (Chairman Kim Hyun-ki) held the appointment ceremony and first meeting of the Council's Education and Training Committee on the 19th.

The committee is composed of a total of 10 members, including 3 internal council members and 7 external civilian members, with a term of 2 years from October 19, 2022, to October 18, 2024.

Going forward, the Education and Training Committee members will be responsible for deliberating and advising on all matters related to education and training aimed at strengthening the capabilities of the Seoul Metropolitan Council.

The main matters for deliberation and advice include ▲establishment and coordination of council education and training policies ▲formulation and modification of basic and implementation plans ▲inspection and evaluation of the appropriateness and performance of education and training projects ▲and other matters related to education and training as requested by the chairman for consultation.

At the meeting, along with the appointment ceremony, the committee elected the chairman (Councilor Kim Tae-su of Seoul) and vice chairman (Joo Young-jin, former director of the National Assembly Budget Office) who will oversee the committee's operations for two years, and discussed education and training measures to enhance the expertise of council members.

The Seoul Metropolitan Council plans to prioritize finalizing the basic education and training plan for council members in early December, reflecting the discussions from the Education and Training Committee.

Chairman Kim Hyun-ki stated, “The true value of local decentralization can only be achieved through the enhancement of local council capabilities,” and added, “I hope that the activities of the Education and Training Committee, which includes experts in the field of council education, will improve the capabilities of members through systematic council education and training.”

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