On August 21, the Ansan City Council in Gyeonggi Province initiated training aimed at enhancing the expertise and legislative capabilities of its councilors.
According to the council, this training was the first of its kind since the opening of the 10th assembly and was conducted for councilors and staff in the council's main conference room.
The training was designed to improve the basic competencies of councilors while strengthening the practical skills necessary for legislative activities ahead of the 305th extraordinary session.
The sessions covered three main areas: improving social awareness of disabilities, laws related to anti-corruption and integrity, and budget review and administrative audits.
The first lecture featured an instructor with personal experience of disability, who explained the concept of disability and societal perceptions based on their experiences.
Participants explored various perspectives on disabilities through films and international examples, along with practical suggestions for improving awareness in daily life.
The subsequent integrity training focused on key content and real-life cases related to the Anti-Graft Act, the Conflict of Interest Prevention Act, and the Code of Conduct that local councilors should be familiar with.
Topics related to preventing workplace harassment were also addressed, enhancing understanding of potential sanctions for legal violations and appropriate responses in various situations.
The final training session on budget review and administrative audits introduced fundamental concepts as well as practical techniques and approaches applicable to legislative activities.
Notably, the case-based explanations that could be applied immediately in the field captured the attention of the attending councilors.
Participants demonstrated a serious attitude, actively taking notes during the training, as this was the first capacity-building program since the assembly's opening.
Citizens have responded positively to the training, recognizing that ongoing education and skill development for councilors are essential for accurately reflecting their voices in policies and budgets.
There are also calls for enhanced practical training in areas directly related to citizens' lives, such as budget reviews and administrative audits.
Chairman Han Myung-hoon stated, “The council's capacity begins with the continuous learning and preparation of each councilor. I hope this training will enable councilors to further enhance their expertise necessary for legislative activities and actively apply what they have learned.”
Meanwhile, the city council plans to continue providing various training and workshops to enhance councilors' expertise and effectively respond to the changing administrative environment, thereby supporting substantive legislative activities.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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