Bomi Kim of Gangjin County Council: "Township and Town Chiefs Should Be Recommended Directly by Residents"

Discussion on Resident Recommendation System Ordinance at Gangjin County Village Leaders' Meeting
Suggestions Made for Improving Appointment Practices and Expanding Resident Participation
"A Mechanism to Reflect Residents' Opinions, Not to Limit the County Governor's Authority"

Bomi Kim, Council Member of Gangjin County, Jeonnam, discussed the proposed ordinance to introduce a resident recommendation system for township and town chiefs with the heads of village associations. At the meeting held at the Agricultural Technology Center on September 24, participants discussed ways to improve appointment practices and expand resident participation.

Bomi Kim, Council Member of Gangjin County, Jeonnam.

Council Member Kim stated, "Frequent changes in township and town chief appointments have led to significant dissatisfaction among county residents," adding, "A structure in which the village heads make recommendations and the county governor makes appointments is necessary." She further explained, "This is not about limiting the authority of the county governor, but rather about creating a mechanism to reflect residents' opinions."

At the meeting, suggestions were made to "expand participation in the residents' self-governing council," "comprehensively review the township chief system," and "guarantee terms and increase discretionary project funds." Hangchae Jeong, head of the Gangjin County Association of Village Leaders, commented, "We exchanged a variety of opinions, not only on the ordinance but also on improving working conditions and addressing long-standing projects."

Council Member Kim stated, "Through this system that reflects the sovereignty of the residents, we will realize democracy in Gangjin."

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