Changsoo Ahn Elected Chairperson for First Half of 10th Sangju City Council; New Leadership Team Formed

Iksang Kim Elected as Vice Chairperson for a Second Term
Standing Committee Leadership Finalized
Pledge for an "Active and Trustworthy Council"

The Sangju City Council in North Gyeongsang Province has completed the election of its executive board and standing committee chairs for the first half of the 10th council, officially launching a new leadership team that will guide the council for the next two years.

On July 6, the council convened the 1st plenary session of its 239th Extraordinary Session and elected its executive board for the first half of the term through a secret ballot.

239th Extraordinary Session 1st Plenary Hall
Photo by Sangju City Council

The election was conducted based on a majority attendance of all registered members and a majority vote among those present.

As a result of the vote, six-term Assemblyman Changsoo Ahn was elected as Chairperson, and two-term Assemblyman Iksang Kim was elected as Vice Chairperson, respectively.

As a veteran lawmaker, Chairperson Ahn is regarded as a suitable leader to ensure the stable management of the 10th Sangju City Council, thanks to his extensive legislative experience.

Representative Changsu Ahn, a six-term lawmaker elected as the 10th Speaker for the first half of the term [Photo by Sangju City Council]

Following the election of the executive board, the formation of standing committees was also completed.

Assemblyman Gwangdeok Park was elected as Chairperson of the Council Operations Committee, Assemblyman Taejong Jin as Chairperson of the General Affairs Committee, and Assemblyman Jaeung Choi as Chairperson of the Industrial and Construction Committee, thereby finalizing the organizational structure for the first half of the 10th Sangju City Council.

The newly launched executive board is expected to focus on legislative activities centered on citizens' livelihoods, strengthen the council's fundamental roles of oversight and checks on the administration, and expand communication with the public.

In his acceptance speech, Chairperson Changsoo Ahn expressed his gratitude, saying, "I thank my fellow assembly members for supporting my election as chairperson," and added, "I will engage in responsible legislative activities to earn the trust of citizens and ensure the council leads by example."

For the next two years, the 10th Sangju City Council will actively address local issues, review budgets, and propose policies to promote civic stability and regional development.

The extent to which the experience of the six-term chairperson and the harmony of the new leadership can translate into tangible outcomes in terms of collaboration and checks within the council is expected to determine the success of the 10th council's first half.

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