The Anyang City Council held its third extraordinary session on August 10, electing Yoon Hae-dong of the Democratic Party as vice chair, thereby completing the formation of the 10th assembly.
Following the election of the vice chair, the council appointed members to four standing committees: the Committee on Council Operations, the Committee on Planning and Administration, the Committee on Welfare and Environment, and the Committee on Urban Transportation, 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.
Chairman Eum stated, "We will use this challenging time as an opportunity for the council to mature and strengthen its unity."
Yoon Hae-dong, newly elected as vice chair, remarked, "For the council to develop as a representative body of the citizens, the efforts of elected council members are essential. I will fulfill my role as vice chair diligently."
In his inaugural address, Chairman Eum emphasized the council's commitment to regaining citizens' trust and prioritizing their livelihoods and achievements.
He specifically highlighted key local issues such as the GTX and expansion of the 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.
Chairman Eum affirmed, "The council and the executive branch will move forward as partners in mutual growth toward the common goal of Anyang's development and citizens' happiness, while fulfilling our roles of oversight and monitoring, and cooperating beyond political parties and interests for the benefit of the citizens and the advancement of Anyang."
The standing committees, consisting of the Committee on Council Operations, the Committee on Planning and Administration, the Committee on Welfare and Environment, and the Committee on Urban Transportation, elected three chairs from the Democratic Party and one from the People Power Party.
Chae Jin-ki of the Democratic Party was elected as the chair of the Committee on Council Operations, with Kim Seo-kyung as vice chair. Members include Kwak Dong-yoon, Kim Bo-young, Kim Yu-mi, Jang Myung-hee, and Hwang Won-young.
Jo Ji-young of the Democratic Party was elected as chair of the Committee on Planning and Administration, with Park Soon-im as vice chair. Members include Kim Yu-mi, Yoon Hae-dong, Chae Jin-ki, and Hwang Won-young.
Kim Bo-young of the People Power Party was elected as chair of the Committee on Welfare and Environment, with Noh Soo-nam as vice chair. Members include Seol Da-young, Yoon Kyung-sook, Yoon Soon-seop, and Jang Kyung-sool.
Kwak Dong-yoon of the Democratic Party was elected as chair of the Committee on Urban Transportation, with Lee Gwi-ra as vice chair. Members include Kim Seo-kyung, Kim Jeong-jung, Lee Chang-seong, Jang Myung-hee, and Jo Eun-seok.
The city council completed the formation of the assembly by electing the leadership and distributing committee assignments, and reviewed urgent agenda items.
During the opening ceremony held at 3 p.m. the same day, Mayor Choi Dae-ho and senior officials attended to celebrate 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 difficulties wisely," congratulating the new council.
Meanwhile, the council members who attended the opening ceremony pledged to engage in responsible legislative activities for the citizens through their oath of office.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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