Kyunho Kim of Gwangju Seo-gu Council Revises "Mock Council Ordinance for Elementary and Middle School Students"

Expansion of Council Experience Activities for All Residents

The "Ordinance for the Full Revision of the Gwangju Seo-gu Council Support for Mock Council Participation and Council Experience Activities for Elementary and Middle School Students," which was proposed by Kyunho Kim, a member of the Gwangju Seo-gu Council, during the 332nd temporary session, was passed in its original form by the relevant standing committee on July 22.

As a result, the scope of eligible participants, which was previously limited to elementary and middle school students, has been expanded to include all residents affiliated with institutions in the Seo-gu area. In addition, if deemed necessary by the council chairperson, individuals who are not residents may also participate.

Kyunho Kim, Gwangju Seo-gu Council Member.

This "Ordinance for the Full Revision of the Gwangju Seo-gu Council Support for Mock Council Participation and Council Experience Activities for Elementary and Middle School Students" was fully revised to promote council experience activities by supplementing various aspects of the ordinance, including: expanding the range of eligible participants; establishing and posting operational plans; procedures for experience activities and operations; restrictions on participation and activities to ensure operational neutrality; and collecting and reflecting participants' opinions.

The name of the ordinance has been changed to "Ordinance on the Operation of Council Experience Activities of the Gwangju Metropolitan City Seo-gu Council."

Kyunho Kim stated, "The revitalization of council experience activities aims to realize an open council, enhance understanding of local autonomy, and foster a mature sense of democracy." He added, "I hope that the activation of council experience activities will serve as a channel for closer communication and deeper trust between the Seo-gu Council and residents."

Meanwhile, Kyunho Kim is currently reviewing the enactment of an ordinance to provide opportunities for residents to visit the district office and participate in experience activities, in order to enhance their understanding and awareness of the role of basic local governments.

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