Park Seungwon, Mayor of Gwangmyeong: "Citizen Participation Will Determine the Success of a Basic Society"

First Local Government Policy Presentation on the "Basic Society Ordinance" at the National Assembly Legislative Expo

Park Seungwon, mayor of Gwangmyeong City in Gyeonggi Province, expressed his view that the success or failure of a 'basic society' for sustainable development will depend on whether citizens voluntarily participate.

Park Seungwon, mayor of Gwangmyeong City, is presenting a case study on the enactment of the city's basic social ordinance at the National Assembly Legislative Expo seminar held on the 24th. Provided by Gwangmyeong City

On the 24th, as part of the National Assembly Legislative Expo, Mayor Park attended the "Local Government Policy Presentation for Realizing a Basic Society" held at the National Assembly Members' Office Building in Yeouido, Seoul, and presented the city's case, making these remarks. The event was also attended by National Assemblyman Park Jumin (head of the National Assembly Basic Society Forum), Jeon Chunseong, mayor of Jinan County, Jeong Myeonggeun, mayor of Hwaseong, and Choi Youngil, mayor of Sunchang County.

In his presentation, Mayor Park stated, "The key to sustainable policy lies in active citizen participation," and emphasized, "Only policies that are created together with citizens can improve their quality and ultimately enhance national competitiveness."

During his presentation, Mayor Park also introduced the "Basic Society Ordinance," which Gwangmyeong City enacted for the first time in the country. The "Gwangmyeong City Basic Society Ordinance," which was passed by the city council on the 17th and will be promulgated and enforced from October 2, includes securing financial resources, establishing institutional foundations, formulating comprehensive plans, conducting surveys, and providing education-all covering the overall policies for realizing a basic society.

A notable feature of the ordinance is the inclusion of a provision to establish a Basic Society Committee, which institutionally guarantees citizen leadership. The Basic Society Committee will consist of up to 25 members, with the mayor and two citizen representatives serving as co-chairs, and will be responsible for deliberating and advising on matters necessary for realizing a basic society.

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