The Anyang City Council held its third plenary session of the 313th extraordinary meeting on August 10, electing Yoon Hae-dong of the Democratic Party as vice chair and completing the formation of the 10th assembly.
Following the election of the vice chair, the council appointed members to four standing committees: the Council Operations Committee, Planning and Administration Committee, Welfare and Environment Committee, and Urban Transportation Committee, and elected their respective chairs.
Chairman Eum Kyung-taek apologized to citizens for the delays in the assembly's formation and schedule due to internal council matters, expressing gratitude to those who trusted and waited for the council.
“We will use this challenging time as an opportunity for the council to mature and strengthen its unity,” Eum stated.
Yoon Hae-dong, elected as vice chair, emphasized the need for efforts from elected representatives to advance the council as a voice for citizens, pledging to fulfill his responsibilities in the role.
In his opening remarks, Eum expressed the intention of the 10th Anyang City Council to regain citizens' trust and prioritize their livelihoods and achievements.
He highlighted key local issues, including the expansion of the GTX and metropolitan railway network, redevelopment of the first phase of the Pyeongchon new town, and the Parkdal Smart City, stressing the importance of communication and cooperation with the executive branch.
Eum stated, “The council and the executive branch will move forward as partners toward the common goal of Anyang's development and citizens' happiness, collaborating beyond political parties and interests for the benefit of citizens and the advancement of Anyang while fulfilling our roles of oversight and monitoring.”
The standing committee chairs were elected based on an agreement between the ruling and opposition parties, with three from the Democratic Party and one from the People Power Party.
The Council Operations Committee chair is Cha Jin-ki from the Democratic Party, with Kim Seo-gyeong as vice chair. Members include Kwak Dong-yoon, Kim Bo-young, Kim Yu-mi, Jang Myung-hee, and Hwang Won-young.
The Planning and Administration Committee chair is Jo Ji-young from the Democratic Party, with Park Soon-im as vice chair. Members include Kim Yu-mi, Yoon Hae-dong, Cha Jin-ki, and Hwang Won-young.
The Welfare and Environment Committee chair is Kim Bo-young from the People Power Party, with No Su-nam as vice chair. Members include Seol Da-young, Yoon Kyung-sook, Yoon Soon-seob, and Jang Kyung-sul.
The Urban Transportation Committee chair is Kwak Dong-yoon from the Democratic Party, with Lee Gwi-ra as vice chair. Members include Kim Seo-gyeong, Kim Jeong-jung, Lee Chang-seong, Jang Myung-hee, and Jo Eun-seok.
On the same day, the council completed the election of the leadership and standing committee chairs and reviewed various agenda items, including ordinances.
The opening ceremony held at 3 p.m. in the plenary hall was attended by Mayor Choi Dae-ho and other senior officials, who congratulated the inauguration of the 10th Anyang City Council.
Mayor Choi stated, “If the city council and the executive branch combine their wisdom and capabilities to communicate and cooperate, we can overcome any challenges wisely,” congratulating the new assembly.
Meanwhile, the council members who attended the opening ceremony pledged to engage in responsible legislative activities for the citizens through an oath.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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