Gimcheon City Council Launches 10th Term with Focus on Integrity and Legislative Competence

Integrity Training by the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission
Intensive Sessions Covering Practical Council Operations
"A First Step Toward Building a Council Trusted by Citizens"

Gimcheon City Council in North Gyeongsang Province has launched its first official training session to enhance the legislative capabilities and integrity awareness of the newly elected members ahead of the opening of the 10th council.

On June 26, Gimcheon City Council announced that it held an orientation for the 18 elected members of the 10th Gimcheon City Council at the seminar room on the second floor of the Gimcheon City Museum.

Orientation Held for 18 Elected Members of the 10th Kimcheon City Council

Photo by Kimcheon City Council

This orientation was organized to ensure a smooth start for the 10th council, which is set to begin in July, and to help the newly elected members gain a comprehensive understanding of local council operations and practical skills.

The training consisted of two sessions: an integrity education session and a practical session on council operations.

During the integrity session, the head of the Whistleblower Protection Division at the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission served as an instructor, explaining essential laws and systems public officials must be familiar with, including the Conflict of Interest Prevention Act, the Improper Solicitation and Graft Act (the Kim Young-ran Act), the Code of Conduct for Public Officials, and the protection and reward system for whistleblowers.

The elected members took time to reflect on the ethical standards and sense of responsibility required of local councilors.

In the following practical session on council operations, lectures covered the roles and overall legislative activities of local councilors, political and party activities, advanced council operation cases, strategies for strengthening council capabilities, as well as practical topics such as overseas training and management of member research groups.

Gimcheon City Council especially emphasized integrity as a core value in legislative activities during this training, focusing on realizing a council that embodies fairness and responsibility as the representative body of citizens.

Baek Seungsik, Secretary General of the Gimcheon City Council, stated, "I hope this orientation will serve as a starting point for the elected members to build a solid foundation for legislative activities and to create a council that earns the trust of our citizens," adding, "We will continue to provide various trainings and support to ensure the operation of a council characterized by integrity and expertise."

The success of the 10th Gimcheon City Council depends on how it cultivates a 'learning council' and an 'integrity-driven council,' regardless of whether the members are first-time or re-elected.

Citizens expect legislative activities that demonstrate professionalism and a sense of responsibility rather than political slogans.

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