Yongin City Launches 10th Term Community Welfare Council

[Suwon Ilbo=Choi Ki-ho] Yongin Special City held the “10th Term Community Welfare Council Member Appointment Ceremony” on the 22nd at the Vision Hall of City Hall, announcing a new leap forward in regional welfare.

The event proceeded in the order of appointment certificate delivery, private sector chairperson election, and reports on operational plans this year, attended by Mayor Lee Sang-il and public and private members.

The Yongin City Community Welfare Council is a deliberative and advisory body that plays a central role in reviewing and advising on welfare projects, establishing and evaluating community welfare plans, and other functions. The term for private sector members is two years. The 10th term council consists of a total of 35 members, including Mayor Lee Sang-il as the public sector chairperson, 3 ex officio members, and officials from social welfare-related facilities, public institutions, and private experts.

Mayor Lee Sang-il directly delivered appointment certificates to 28 private sector members on the day and requested active engagement from the council.

In the first meeting held after the appointment certificate delivery, Han Suk-hee was elected as the private sector chairperson of the 10th term council.

Chairperson Han Suk-hee stated, “I will make efforts so that Yongin City becomes a model for welfare development in Gyeonggi Province and the Republic of Korea,” and added, “I will do my best to establish a community protection system and realize a welfare community.”

Mayor Lee Sang-il said, “Even under budget constraints, welfare expansion projects that must be pursued are proceeding without delay,” and added, “Yongin City is developing into a warmer living community through support projects for various groups including people with disabilities, seniors, students, and youth.”

The mayor stated, “This year too, I will actively communicate with the city council and implement administrative and policy measures that can provide practical help to citizens,” and added, “It would be of great help if members would also present ideas that come to mind during meetings and activities.”