Gimcheon City Council Strengthens Integrity and Legislative Competence of 10th-Term Elected Officials

Online Training Led by Local Council Training Center
Strengthening Conflict of Interest Prevention, Code of Conduct, and Core Legislative Competencies
Commitment to “Fulfilling Responsible Legislative Duties Trusted by Citizens”

The Gimcheon City Council in North Gyeongsang Province has begun full-scale preparations for legislative activities by launching training sessions aimed at strengthening the integrity awareness and legislative competence of elected officials, ahead of the inauguration of the 10th Council.

On June 11, the Gimcheon City Council announced that it had conducted an "Online Course for Elected Officials," organized by the Local Council Training Center of the Local Government Officials Development Institute, for the incoming members of the 10th Gimcheon City Council in the third-floor auditorium of the council building.

Education on Winning Lawmakers' Integrity Awareness and Legislative Competency Enhancement
[Photo by Kimcheon City Council]

This training was designed to help newly elected council members understand the operating principles of local councils and to lay the foundation for legislative activities grounded in integrity and accountability.

The curriculum focused on practical knowledge and skills required of council members, including securing fairness through the prevention of conflicts of interest, codes of conduct for local council members, measures for practicing integrity, the structure and functions of local councils, as well as the roles and responsibilities of local councils.

In particular, the training on the duty of integrity for public officials and the system for preventing conflicts of interest served as a reminder of the responsibilities of local councils, which are built on the trust of citizens.

The elected officials who participated in the training said, "We have come to recognize the roles and responsibilities of local council members even more seriously," adding, "We will carry out our legislative duties with sincerity and accountability to meet the expectations of our citizens."

Baek Seungsik, Director of the Secretariat of the Gimcheon City Council, stated, "I hope this training enhances the elected officials' understanding of local council operations and serves as a starting point for legislative activities that are both ethical and responsible," adding, "We will continue to focus on capacity building and promoting a culture of integrity to create a council that citizens can trust."

Meanwhile, ahead of the opening of the 10th Council, the Gimcheon City Council plans to continue offering various educational programs to enhance members' professionalism and establish support systems for legislative activities.

The trust in local councils begins not with grand slogans, but with steadfast integrity and responsibility in the fundamentals.

Citizens are closely watching whether the 10th Gimcheon City Council can make this training the starting point for genuine change.

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