Baek Jong-han, Gwangju Seo-gu Council Member, Proposes Ordinance to Establish 'Citizen Grievance Committee'

The Seo-gu Council of Gwangju Metropolitan City is preparing to establish a committee that performs functions and roles similar to those of the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission to handle residents' grievances and improve unreasonable administrative systems.

On the 14th, Councilor Baek Jong-han announced that the ordinance he proposed as the representative, titled "Ordinance on the Establishment and Operation of the Seo-gu Citizens' Grievance Handling Committee of Gwangju Metropolitan City," is scheduled to be reviewed at the plenary session on the 17th.

If the ordinance passes, a 'Citizens' Grievance Handling Committee' (hereinafter referred to as the Committee), composed of up to five experts, will be formed to investigate and handle grievance complaints related to Seo-gu Office and its affiliated institutions, recommend administrative corrections or express opinions, conduct education and publicity related to the Committee, and engage in exchange and cooperation with rights protection agencies.

Councilor Baek stated, "A huge amount of tax money is spent every year due to lawsuits caused by unreasonable administrative processing."

He added, "We aim to enhance the rationality of administrative dispositions by forming an independent committee with expertise. This will not only reduce wasteful spending of taxes but also resolve residents' grievances, thereby securing the reliability and communicativeness of administration."

Shin Dong-ho, Honam Reporting Headquarters, Asia Economy bless4ya@asiae.co.kr

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