Gapyeong County Council Concludes 341st Extraordinary Session... Approves 33 Ordinance and Budget-Related Items

On-site inspections at 18 major project sites
Councilor Yoo Jaehyeok proposes linking Jarasum Flower Festa with local businesses

The Gapyeong County Council in Gyeonggi Province, headed by Chairman Kim Jongseong, held its second plenary session on Oct. 29 and concluded its 341st extraordinary session, which lasted 10 days.

Gapyeong County Council, led by Chair Kim Jongseong, is holding its second plenary session on the 29th, wrapping up its 341st extraordinary session, which lasted 10 days. Photo courtesy of Gapyeong County Council.

The council passed as originally proposed 15 ordinance and rule bills, including the "Ordinance on Requests by the Gapyeong County Council for the Submission of Documents," and nine consent motions, including a motion to approve the private consignment of the county-run Gapyeong Children's Center. It also approved as originally submitted nine budget-related items, including the 2027 expenditure budget contribution plan reviewed by the Special Committee on Budget and Accounts.

From Oct. 20 to 26, the council conducted on-site inspections at 18 locations involving major projects. Council members reviewed project progress and issues and offered their views on how to improve them.

Before the agenda items were brought before the plenary session, Councilor Yoo Jaehyeok delivered a five-minute address proposing ways to link the Jarasum Flower Festa with the local economy. Key proposals included setting more realistic admission fees to enhance the festival's quality, providing gift certificates to county residents admitted free of charge, and strengthening ties between the festival site and local businesses.

Councilor Yoo urged the executive branch to "do its utmost to ensure that everyone in Gapyeong County, including local businesses, supports these efforts and receives tangible benefits."

In his closing remarks, Chairman Kim Jongseong said, "During this session, we formed the Ethics Special Committee for the first half of the 10th council term, establishing a framework for the council to pursue rigorous self-discipline and reform. All council members will uphold high ethical standards and a strong sense of responsibility to build an honest and trusted council that meets the expectations of county residents."

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