Suwon Launches 'New Suwon Committee' to Revitalize the City and Brighten Citizens' Lives

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Jung Joon-seong] The 'New Suwon Committee' of Suwon Special City, which will research and investigate major city initiatives and issues, and monitor and evaluate the implementation of pledges from the 8th democratic election term, was launched on the 24th.

The city held an appointment ceremony for the New Suwon Committee in the main conference room of City Hall that day. Suwon Mayor Lee Jae-jun presented appointment certificates to 80 appointed committee members. The appointment period is 2 years.

The New Suwon Committee, chaired by Mayor Lee Jae-jun, will undertake roles including △research and investigation and consultation on major initiatives and issues △evaluation of pledge project implementation △policy development based on city administration investigation and research.

The New Suwon Committee consists of 3 committees: the Executive Committee, Special Committees, and Subcommittees.

The Executive Committee oversees and coordinates the affairs of the subcommittees, while the Special Committee provides recommendations and consultation on policy and current matters or issues related to two or more subcommittees.

The Subcommittees consist of 6 areas: △Economy (business attraction and fostering, job creation, local economic vitalization, etc.) △Welfare·Women (social welfare, women-friendly initiatives, multiculturalism, integrated care, health, etc.) △Safety·Urban Development (safety, urban planning, urban regeneration) △Environment·Transportation (carbon neutrality, eco-friendliness, transportation, sustainable cities) △Culture·Education (culture and sports, youth and adolescents, education) △Autonomy·Communication (local autonomy, innovative administration, collaborative governance, village autonomy).

The Executive and Subcommittees hold regular meetings twice a year, and temporary meetings can be convened if the chairman deems it necessary.

Responsible pledge projects by subcommittee have been confirmed, and in July, the implementation of pledges from the first anniversary of the 8th democratic election term will be evaluated. An all-hands meeting will be held in August to conduct an evaluation report on first anniversary pledge project implementation and select policy development tasks.

Meanwhile, the New Suwon Committee elected Kim Dong-hun, professor at Hongik University and member of the Special Committee, as vice-chairman following the appointment ceremony that day.

Mayor Lee Jae-jun of Suwon stated, "The New Suwon Committee will take responsibility for Suwon city administration together with me and play a role in advancing Suwon," and urged, "Please provide opinions on all policies and administration that the 8th democratic election term aims for, and propose good policies that will benefit citizens." He added, "I hope the New Suwon Committee will make Suwon anew and brighten the lives of citizens."