Yongin City Council Launches Ethics Special Committee, Elects Kim Heeyoung as Chairperson

Kim Heeyoung: "I Will Build a Clean and Upright Council"

The Yongin Special City Council in Gyeonggi Province (Chairperson: Jang Jeongsun) has formed the 10th Term First Half Ethics Special Committee and officially commenced its activities. The council established a dedicated body to handle ethics reviews, disciplinary actions, and qualification reviews for council members, aiming to create a clean and trustworthy council.

Yongin Special City Council, Kim Heeyoung, Chair of the 10th Ethics Special Committee during the first half of the term. Provided by Yongin City Council

On July 20, during the 305th extraordinary session's first plenary meeting, the Yongin Special City Council appointed eight members—Kwon Byungson, Kim Hanul, Kim Heeyoung, Seo Jeongil, Shin Nayeon, Shin Hyeonnyeo, Sim Jeongeun, and Lee Jeongyeol—to the Ethics Special Committee.

At the subsequent Ethics Special Committee meeting, Councilor Kim Heeyoung was elected as committee chair, while Councilor Sim Jeongeun was elected as secretary.

Over the next two years, the Ethics Special Committee will discuss matters concerning ethical reviews, disciplinary actions, and qualification reviews for council members, as well as monitor compliance with the council’s code of ethics and code of conduct. The committee is expected to play a pivotal role in enhancing the council’s responsibility and transparency while building public trust among citizens.

Chairperson Kim Heeyoung emphasized, "As representatives of the citizens, council members must strictly adhere to the code of ethics and norms of ethical practice, maintaining integrity and dignity. As the chair of the Ethics Special Committee, I feel a great sense of responsibility and I will do my utmost to foster a fair, responsible, and upright atmosphere in the council."

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