Gwangju Seo-gu Selects 35 Resident Jury Members... Verification of Campaign Promises

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Shin Dong-ho] Seo-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City (Mayor Kim I-gang) announced on the 24th that it appointed 35 members of the 8th term resident jury panel to analyze and evaluate the overall promises of the 8th term administration and held the first meeting.

To ensure fairness, Seo-gu randomly selected 35 residents (18 men, 17 women) aged 18 and over through ARS and telephone interviews, considering gender, age, and region.

The resident jury panel analyzes and evaluates the mayor's promises, suggests directions for implementation, participates in policy formulation and execution processes, and verifies promises related to the region directly by residents who experience local issues most closely, which is highly significant.

At the first meeting, following the awarding of appointment certificates by Seo-gu Mayor Kim I-gang, a preliminary education session titled "Understanding Manifesto and Resident Jury System" was held, followed by the formation of jury subgroups and discussions.

The jury panel plans to hold two additional meetings on the 7th and 21st of next month to deliver recommendations to the executive branch in the form of proposals regarding the appropriateness of the implementation plans for the promised projects and suggestions for improvements. Seo-gu plans to post these on the Seo-gu Office website in December.

Mayor Kim I-gang of Seo-gu said, "As the resident jury panel, democratically and fairly selected, represents the residents of our Seo-gu, we will actively collect opinions on the promised projects of the 8th term administration, strengthen communication with residents, and realize transparent and trustworthy district administration."

Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Shin Dong-ho baekok@asiae.co.kr

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