Chungnam Provincial Council to Hold 359th Regular Session from June 10 to Review Ordinances and More

Chungnam Provincial Council building./Provided by Chungnam Provincial Council

The Chungnam Provincial Council announced on June 9 that it will hold its 359th regular session from June 10 to 24 for a total of 15 days. During this session, the council will review and deliberate on agenda items such as the approval of the 2024 fiscal year settlement for Chungnam Province and the Office of Education, as well as proposed ordinances.

On the first day, June 10, at the first plenary session, 11 council members will deliver five-minute speeches to address major issues and policies concerning Chungnam and to suggest alternatives. The second and third plenary sessions, scheduled for June 11 and 12, will include questions directed at the provincial administration and the education administration.

In addition, the council plans to review key issues across the provincial administration, such as the management and oversight of Chungnam Development Corporation and the operational status of Cheonan Medical Center. It will also examine the education system for multicultural students, discuss the provision of free school uniforms, raise questions about major projects of the Chungnam Office of Education, and urge for viable solutions.

During the regular session, various special committee activities will also take place. The Special Committee to Support the Nonsan World Strawberry Industry Expo will hold its first meeting to appoint a chair and vice-chair. The Special Committee for Achieving Carbon Neutrality and Green Growth in Chungcheongnam-do by 2045 is also scheduled to receive a report on the progress of its responsibilities for 2025.

Hong Seonghyeon, Chair of the Provincial Council (Cheonan 1, People Power Party), stated, "During this regular session, we plan to approve the 2024 fiscal year settlement, conduct questions on provincial and educational administration, and process various ordinances. In particular, given the challenging financial circumstances, I hope that this settlement review will provide an opportunity to thoroughly examine projects with habitual expenditures and lay the foundation for financial innovation."

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