[Exclusive] Geochang County Council Resolves to File Police Complaint Over Councilor A's Alleged Conflict of Interest Act Violation

General Assembly of Nine Council Members Including the Chairperson
Complaint Approved with Seven in Favor, One Abstention
Filing Scheduled for the Afternoon of the 16th

The Geochang County Council in South Gyeongsang Province has resolved to file a complaint with the police regarding allegations of violation of the Conflict of Interest Prevention Act by Councilor A.

On the morning of the 16th at 10 a.m., the Geochang County Council held a general assembly attended by nine council members, including the chairperson, to review whether to file a police complaint concerning the alleged violation of the Conflict of Interest Prevention Act by Councilor A.

[Photo by Geochang County Council] Geochang County Council has resolved to file a complaint with the police regarding allegations that Councilor A violated the Conflict of Interest Prevention Act. View of Geochang County Council.

The vote resulted in seven in favor and one abstention, and accordingly, the council resolved to file a police complaint against Councilor A.

The remaining member was Councilor Shin, the subject of the complaint, who reportedly did not participate in the vote.

In accordance with the decision, the council plans to submit the complaint to the police in the afternoon of the 16th.

This complaint is a procedural step to allow investigative authorities to determine the validity of the allegations of violation of the Conflict of Interest Prevention Act raised against Councilor A. The facts and legal violations will be clarified through the police investigation.

The Geochang County Council stated, "As a result of deliberation at the general assembly, a majority opinion led to the decision to file a police complaint," adding, "The specific facts and potential violations of the law are matters to be determined by investigative authorities."

Meanwhile, whether Councilor A violated the Conflict of Interest Prevention Act will be finally determined through the police investigation and subsequent procedures.

While efforts by the council for self-regulation are necessary, filing a complaint does not imply guilt. This decision merely entrusts the investigation of the allegations to the authorities, and the final judgment should be made through police investigation and judicial proceedings.

The Geochang County Council should use this occasion to enhance fairness and transparency, thereby regaining the trust of its constituents.

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