Chairman Im Chaesung of Sejong City Council Attends 6th Extraordinary Meeting of National Council of City and Provincial Council Chairpersons

Held in Cheongju, North Chungcheong Province, on October 30; 19 Agenda Items Reviewed
Sejong City Council’s "Resolution Calling for Recognition of Defects in Tobacco Products and Social Responsibility" Submitted as First Agenda Item

Im Chaesung, Chairman of Sejong City Council.
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The "Resolution Calling for Recognition of Defects in Tobacco Products and Social Responsibility," adopted by the Sejong City Council, was submitted as the first agenda item at the National Council of City and Provincial Council Chairpersons on October 30.

Im Chaesung, Chairman of Sejong City Council, attended the 6th extraordinary meeting of the Council of City and Provincial Council Chairpersons held in Cheongju, North Chungcheong Province, on October 30. He listened to reports on major issues and discussed ways to strengthen cooperation.

A total of 19 agenda items were submitted and reviewed at the extraordinary meeting. Among them, the "Resolution Calling for Recognition of Defects in Tobacco Products and Social Responsibility," submitted by the Sejong City Council, was the first item on the agenda and drew significant attention from attendees.

Notably, representatives from the National Health Insurance Service were present to observe the discussion process of the resolution, highlighting the focus on the Sejong City Council's agenda.

Other major agenda items discussed included the "Proposal Calling for the Swift Promotion of the Second Phase of Public Institution Relocation to Local Areas" and the "Proposal Calling for Strengthening the Effectiveness of Local Council Personnel Hearing Systems through Amendments to the Local Autonomy Act."

The "Resolution to Establish a Special Committee on Overcoming the Climate Crisis" was also adopted. Accordingly, the Council of Chairpersons plans to operate a separate special committee next year, with members recommended by each city and province.

Chairman Im stated, "This was an opportunity to share common issues of local councils and reaffirm the importance of cooperation for public safety and sustainable regional development," adding, "The Sejong City Council will continue to do its utmost to develop policies and engage in legislative activities to improve citizens' health and quality of life."

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