Gwangju City held a 'Training and Appointment Ceremony for the 9th Elected Term Promise Evaluation Committee' on September 30, initiating a citizen-led review of the implementation of its promises.
According to the city, the evaluation committee was formed to assess the progress of the 9th elected term's promised projects from the citizens' perspective and to incorporate public opinions into any changes and the implementation process of these promises.
The committee consists of 30 members, including 25 citizens selected through an open recruitment process and 5 citizen representatives. Their term runs from September 30, 2026, to June 30, 2030.
During the training, Lee Kwang-jae, Secretary General of the Korean Manifesto Practice Headquarters, explained the significance of promises, the management system for promises, and the necessity of citizen participation in promise evaluations. Guidance on the committee's main roles and activities followed.
During the appointment ceremony, Mayor Park Kwan-yeol presented the appointment letters to the committee members and urged them to carefully assess the progress of the 9th elected term's promised projects from the citizens' viewpoint.
The committee will be responsible for reviewing changes to promises, evaluating the implementation of promise action plans, providing advice on the progress of promised projects, and suggesting alternatives.
Mayor Park Kwan-yeol stated, "Please examine whether the promises are being properly implemented and if citizens are feeling the changes from their perspective. I will actively incorporate citizens' opinions into the promise implementation process alongside the evaluation committee."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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