Yeongcheon city council hires two policy support officers to boost legislative expertise

The Yeongcheon City Council has hired two new policy support officers to strengthen the professional capacity of its lawmakers and enhance policy assistance functions.

The council presented appointment certificates to the two officers, who began their duties Friday.

The new officers will support lawmakers across a broad range of legislative activities, including drafting and amending ordinances, conducting administrative audits and investigations, analyzing budget and settlement documents, and gathering and reviewing materials for council questions and five-minute open-floor remarks.

With the 256th Regular Session, Second Meeting set to open Nov. 25, the officers will initially focus on preparations — analyzing key issues for the administrative audit and reviewing the validity and efficiency of the 2027 main budget proposal.

Yeongcheon City Council Speaker Ha Gi-tae said the new hires had laid the groundwork for raising lawmakers' legislative capabilities. "Please provide active support so that checks and reasonable alternatives that meet citizens' expectations can be presented during the administrative audit and budget review," Ha said.