Seongbuk-gu Operates Resident Autonomy School for Selecting Resident Autonomy Committee Members

Operation of Resident Autonomy School for New Formation and Additional Member Recruitment of Seongbuk-gu Resident Autonomy Association... Education Period from October 4 to November 4, Conducted Both Online and Offline

Seongbuk-gu, Seoul (Mayor Lee Seung-ro) will operate the 2023 Resident Autonomy School from October 4 to November 4.

The Resident Autonomy School is a mandatory preliminary education to qualify as a member of the Resident Autonomy Committee. Prospective committee members understand the importance of resident autonomy, the identity and roles of committee members through the education. Furthermore, they cultivate the qualities necessary for the democratic operation of the Resident Autonomy Committee.

This Resident Autonomy School will be conducted both online and in-person to strengthen the capabilities and expertise of committee members and to increase residents' participation.

The curriculum consists of two 3-hour lectures. The first lecture is divided into a basic course and an advanced course, conducted online. The basic course includes a lecture on "Understanding Resident Autonomy," and the advanced course includes "Democratic Communication and Networking." Depending on their experience as committee members, residents can choose to take either the basic or advanced course. The second lecture is an in-person communication workshop. A mock communication workshop will be held to practice the process from planning to execution of resident autonomy plans. Various methods such as group discussions will be used to explore the resident-led basic ideology of resident autonomy and the establishment of resident autonomy plans.

From August 14 to September 22, 629 residents applied to become committee members. The final members will be selected through a public lottery among those who complete the Resident Autonomy School curriculum.

The selected Resident Autonomy Committee members will serve as unpaid honorary positions for a two-year term, representing residents starting January 1, 2024. They will continue community-based autonomous activities that discuss various local issues and bring about diverse changes.

Lee Seung-ro, Mayor of Seongbuk-gu, said, "Resident autonomy in Seongbuk has grown thanks to the great interest and active participation of residents," and added, "We will continue to provide various administrative support for the further development of Seongbuk-style resident autonomy."

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