Kim Hyung-mi, Gwangju Seo-gu Council Member, Enacts 'Document Submission Request Ordinance'

Kim Hyung-mi, a member of the Seo-gu Council in Gwangju Metropolitan City, announced on the 18th that the 'Ordinance on Document Submission Requests' was passed at the 315th extraordinary session standing committee.

The right of local councils to request document submission is the authority to demand reports on certain matters to oversee the affairs of the executive body or to request the submission of documents related to audits, investigations, and agenda reviews.

This authority is a fundamental means for local councils to check the executive branch, but situations have occurred where requests were not properly reflected, leading to the enactment of this ordinance to ensure faithful submission of materials by the executive body.

The main contents of the proposed ordinance to improve this include ▲regulations on the method of requesting document submission ▲submission within 3 days from the date of receiving the document submission request ▲request for original documents if inappropriate documents are submitted ▲legal grounds requiring submission of reasons to the chairperson if submission within the period is difficult.

Councilor Kim said, "It is regrettable that the Seo-gu Council has not been able to properly exercise its right to collect information necessary for various legislative activities for the benefit and development of Seo-gu residents, causing distrust among citizens."

She added, "Through the enactment of this ordinance, we will strive to properly fulfill the councilors’ primary duty of monitoring and checking administrative agencies and demonstrate legislative activities that reflect the will of Seo-gu residents."

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

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