Gunwi-gun council committees pass ordinances on rural housing, industrial safety

The Gunwi-gun Council's Operations and Administration Committee and Industry and Economy Committee held their first sessions of the 300th extraordinary assembly on Tuesday.

The Operations and Administration Committee passed two agenda items as originally submitted: a proposal to acquire a closed school as public property for the development of a youth rural housing community, and a motion to renew the private-sector contract for the Gunwi-gun Mental Health Welfare Center.

Operations and Administration Committee Chair Kim Eun-ju said the committee had reviewed each item closely from the perspective of residents. "We will work to ensure that the will of the people is reflected in county administration," she said.

The Industry and Economy Committee reviewed five items, including an ordinance on the collection and disposal of waste pesticides — sponsored by committee Chair Jo Man-seok — as well as measures covering safety inspection cost support for liquefied petroleum gas storage containers, an ordinance to foster and support local small and medium-sized enterprises, a motion to entrust the Wicheon Waterfront Theme Park to private management, and a consent motion related to the construction of permanent facilities for the new Gunwi Fire Station. Four of the five items were passed with amendments; the Gunwi Fire Station consent motion was the sole exception.

Industry and Economy Committee Chair Jo said the committee had focused on reviewing the necessity and effectiveness of measures related to resident safety, lifestyle environment improvements and local economic revitalization. "We will continue to carry out responsible legislative activities to promote the welfare of county residents," he said.

The items reviewed by the standing committees are scheduled for a final vote at the fifth plenary session, to be held Monday.