Gwangju Seo-gu Council to Revise Communication System Including 'Residents' Right to Know'

The Seo-gu Council of Gwangju Metropolitan City announced on the 18th that the "Gwangju Metropolitan City Seo-gu Council Public Relations Ordinance," proposed by Councilor Baek Jong-han during the 314th extraordinary session, has passed the relevant standing committee.

Councilor Baek stated, "As a body representing the district residents, the council has an obligation to deliver accurate legislative information to the residents and actively communicate through various media," adding, "This ordinance was enacted to guarantee the residents' right to know and to increase their participation in legislative affairs."

With the enactment of this ordinance, it is expected that sharing and communication of council news and public information with residents through video production, website, and SNS operation will be enhanced, and that active resident participation and the right to know will be promoted through various events and activities.

Councilor Baek said, "With the full revision of the Local Autonomy Act, an era of resident sovereignty has opened, where residents directly participate in budgeting and policy-making," and added, "We will make good use of this to create communication channels with residents and fulfill the council's role in contributing to the improvement of residents' lives and welfare."

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

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