On October 14, the Gunpo City Council conducted its first specialized training session since the inauguration of the 10th council, focusing on anti-corruption education and reviewing integrity principles and legal obligations applicable to all council activities.
According to the council, the training took place in the cultural lecture room on the second floor of the council building, targeting its members.
This training was designed to help council members prevent various corruption risks, such as conflicts of interest and bribery, that may arise during their official duties, and to ensure they accurately understand relevant laws.
The curriculum centered on the Anti-Bribery Act, the Conflict of Interest Prevention Act, and the Code of Conduct for Local Council Members, covering key regulations and practical standards that public officials must adhere to.
Particularly, the training examined real-life scenarios to distinguish between public duties and private interests, as well as appropriate responses according to the law.
Key topics included prohibitions on bribery and the acceptance of gifts, reporting private interests and avoiding conflicts of interest, and disclosing transactions with related parties. The training also reviewed violations of the code of conduct, such as misusing budget allocations, soliciting favors in personnel matters, and using public property for personal purposes.
Additionally, the council shared practical measures to prevent abuses of power within the public sector and foster an organizational culture based on mutual respect.
The council plays a vital role in local administration and citizen life through budget reviews, administrative audits, and the enactment of ordinances. Therefore, the integrity of its members and their efforts to prevent conflicts of interest are considered crucial criteria for assessing the fairness of their legislative activities.
From the citizens' perspective, it is essential to establish a system that ensures not only the training itself but also the adherence to these principles in actual legislative activities and appropriate actions in cases of potential conflicts of interest.
Through this training, the council aims to enhance the integrity awareness of its members and reaffirm the practical standards necessary for fair legislative activities.
Meanwhile, Council Chair Lee Woo-cheon emphasized integrity as a fundamental principle of legislative activities, stating, "We will build a council trusted by citizens through continuous learning and daily practice."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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