Hwaseong City Launches Full-Scale Citizen Participatory Budget Program

Hwaseong City will conduct open recruitment for members of the Citizen Participatory Budget Committee until the 31st to enhance transparency in local finances and realize sound financial management for the city.

The city will recruit a total of 60 citizen participatory budget committee members starting from the 2013 budget compilation to operate the citizen participatory budget system: 25 members through open recruitment for general citizens, 23 members recommended by resident autonomy committees from 23 eup, myeon, and dong divisions, and 12 members recommended by non-profit private organizations and other institutions.

Applicants must be residents with addresses in Hwaseong City as of March 15 or individuals working at institutions located in Hwaseong City.

Additionally, civic and social organizations established under the law on support for non-profit private organizations located in the city may recommend one committee member.

The city plans to constitute the Hwaseong City Citizen Participatory Budget Committee in April through this recruitment. To gather diverse opinions from residents, the city plans to operate a budget school from May targeting participatory budget committee members and citizens, run a citizen participatory budget room through the city website, and conduct surveys.