Gyeongnam Mayors and Governors Gather... "Let's Unite Efforts on Common Issues"

100th Regular Meeting Held in Namhae County

23rd Leadership Team Formed

18 Cities and Counties Discuss Shared Issues and Strengthen Cooperation for Local Government Development

The Gyeongsangnam-do Mayors and Governors Council held its first regular meeting since the launch of the 9th term of the elected government, discussing cooperation among cities and counties within the province and strategies to address common issues.

On August 24, the Gyeongsangnam-do Mayors and Governors Council convened its 100th regular meeting in Namhae County, attended by mayors and governors from across the province. This meeting was organized to form the leadership team to oversee the first half of the 9th term and to share the key issues facing each city and county.

During the meeting, participants discussed the operations of both the Korea Mayors/Governors/Gu Chiefs Council and the Gyeongsangnam-do Mayors and Governors Council, reviewed suggestions submitted by each city and county, promoted local events and festivals, formed the leadership team, and shared announcements.

[Photo by Jinju City] The Gyeongsangnam-do Mayors and County Governors Association held its 100th regular meeting in Namhae County on the 24th, forming the executive committee for the first half of the 9th term of the local government election, with attendees taking a commemorative photo.

At the meeting, An Byunggu, Mayor of Miryang, was elected as the 23rd chairperson to lead the council during the first half of the 9th term, while Jin Byeongyeong, Governor of Hamyang County, was elected as vice chairperson. The newly formed leadership team will coordinate opinions on shared issues among the 18 cities and counties in the province and take responsibility for operating the council to facilitate cooperation and regional coexistence.

The council also reviewed key suggestions submitted by each city and county. Discussions focused on issues that require joint action. The adopted proposals will be forwarded to Gyeongsangnam-do Province, the Korea Mayors/Governors/Gu Chiefs Council, and the relevant government ministries.

Cho Gyu-il, Mayor of Jinju, who presided over the meeting until the 23rd chairperson was elected, highlighted the significance of holding the council’s first regular meeting of the 9th term and its 100th overall. He emphasized the ongoing need for communication and cooperation among the cities and counties.

Mayor Cho stated, "Although each region faces different conditions and challenges, sharing experience and information and cooperating on common issues enhances our ability to respond and foster regional development. I hope that during the 9th term, the cities and counties in Gyeongnam will continue their efforts toward balanced regional growth through ongoing communication and cooperation."

He also expressed appreciation for the mayors and governors who supported the signature campaign to attract the integrated headquarters of public energy enterprises to Jinju Innovation City, underscoring the importance of cooperation not only on local issues but also for joint development across the entire Gyeongnam Province.

The Gyeongsangnam-do Mayors and Governors Council is comprised of mayors and governors from the province's 18 cities and counties. The council exchanges views on the development of local autonomy and addresses issues affecting all cities and counties, discussing strategies for joint action. Regular meetings are hosted in rotation by different cities and counties within the province.

The council has also provided disaster relief funds of 10 million won each to Geoje and Tongyeong, which suffered damage from recent heavy rains, and takes a leading role in mutual aid and cooperation among cities and counties during disasters.

With the 18 cities and counties in Gyeongnam holding the first regular meeting of the 9th term to discuss common issues and collaboration strategies, the new leadership team faces the challenge of uniting the province to secure national and provincial funding, respond to disasters, and achieve balanced development beyond the interests of individual regions.

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