SEOUL METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT FRAMEWORK ORDINANCE ON GENDER EQUALITY
- Enactment No. 3657, Jul. 31, 1999
- Partial Amendment No. 3827, Jan. 05, 2001
- Partial Amendment No. 3890, Jul. 16, 2001
- Amendment of Other Laws No. 4050, Jan. 10, 2003
- Partial Amendment No. 4105, Jun. 16, 2003
- Partial Amendment No. 4212, Jun. 21, 2004
- Amendment of Other Laws No. 4284, Jun. 16, 2005
- Partial Amendment No. 4371, Mar. 16, 2006
- Amendment of Other Laws No. 4488, Apr. 05, 2007
- Amendment of Other Laws No. 4588, Dec. 26, 2007
- Partial Amendment No. 4681, Sep. 30, 2008
- Amendment of Other Laws No. 5272, Mar. 15, 2012
- Partial Amendment No. 5312, Jul. 30, 2012
- Partial Amendment No. 5409, Dec. 31, 2012
- Amendment of Other Laws No. 5930, May. 14, 2015
- Partial Amendment No. 6319, Sep. 29, 2016
- Amendment of Other Laws No. 6386, Jan. 05, 2017
- Partial Amendment No. 6637, Sep. 21, 2017
- Amendment of Other Laws No. 6851, Mar. 22, 2018
- Partial Amendment No. 6921, Oct. 04, 2018
- Amendment of Other Laws No. 7044, Mar. 28, 2019
- Amendment of Other Laws No. 7046, Mar. 28, 2019
- Amendment of Other Laws No. 7156, May. 16, 2019
- Amendment of Other Laws No. 7218, Jul. 18, 2019
- Partial Amendment No. 7229, Jul. 18, 2019
- Partial Amendment No. 7286, Sep. 26, 2019
- Amendment of Other Laws No. 7423, Dec. 31, 2019
- Partial Amendment No. 7505, Mar. 26, 2020
- Amendment of Other Laws No. 7779, Dec. 31, 2020
- Amendment of Other Laws No. 7784, Dec. 31, 2020
- Partial Amendment No. 7916, Mar. 25, 2021
- Partial Amendment No. 8002, May. 20, 2021
- Amendment of Other Laws No. 8127, Sep. 30, 2021
- Partial Amendment No. 8138, Sep. 30, 2021
Partial Amendment No. 7229, Jul. 18, 2019 | Partial Amendment No. 7286, Sep. 26, 2019 |
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CHAPTER I GENERAL PROVISIONS
Article 1 (Purpose)
The purpose of this Ordinance is to provide general matters for Seoul Metropolitan Government policies formulated to promote gender equality by eliminating discrimination on the basis of gender, promoting the rights and interests of women and augmenting the social participation of women in all political, economic, social and cultural areas in accordance with the Framework Act on Gender Equality and other statutes or regulations pertaining to women. <Amended by Ordinance No. 6319, Sep. 29, 2016>
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Article 1-2 (Definitions)
The terms used in this Ordinance shall be defined as follows: <Amended by Ordinance No. 7044, Mar. 28, 2019>
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Article 2 (Responsibilities of the Seoul Government)
The Seoul Metropolitan Government (hereinafter referred to as the "Seoul Government") shall implement necessary policies and prepare financial resources for promoting gender equality and fulfill its duties pursuant to the Framework Act on Gender Equality (hereinafter referred to as the "Act") and other statutes or regulations pertaining to women. <Amended by Ordinance No. 6319, Sep. 29, 2016>
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Article 3 (Rights and Responsibilities of Citizens)
(1) All citizens shall have the rights to receive gender-equal treatment in all political, economic, social and cultural areas.
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Article 4 (Relationship to Other Ordinances of the Seoul Government)
Where other Ordinances concerning gender equality are enacted or amended, the purpose of this Ordinance shall be satisfied.
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CHAPTER II ACTION PLANS AND SYSTEM FOR PROMOTION OF GENDER EQUALITY POLICIES
Article 5 (Formulation of Action Plans for Gender Equality Policies)
(1) The Mayor of the Seoul Metropolitan Government (hereinafter referred to as the "Mayor") shall formulate and implement an annual action plan for gender equality policies (hereinafter referred to as "action plan") premised on the master plan for gender equality policies under Article 7 of the Act. <Amended by Ordinance No. 6319, Sep. 29, 2016>
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Article 6 (Establishment and Functions of Gender Equality Committee)
(1) The Seoul Metropolitan Gender Equality Committee (hereinafter referred to as the "Committee") shall be established to deliberate on and coordinate significant matters regarding gender equality policies.
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Article 7 (Composition)
(1) The Committee shall be comprised of not more than 40 persons including two chairpersons and one vice chairperson.
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Article 8 (Term of Office of Committee Members)
The term of office of a commissioned member shall be two years and may be consecutively renewed only once: Provided, That the term of office of a member to fill a vacancy shall be the remainder of the term of office of the predecessor. <Amended by Ordinance No. 6386, Jan. 5, 2017>
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Article 9 (Dismissal)
The Mayor may dismiss a member of the Committee even during the term of office of such member in any of the following cases: <Amended by Ordinance No. 6386, Jan. 5, 2017>
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Article 10 (Duties of Chairpersons)
(1) Each chairperson shall represent the Committee and exercise comprehensive control over its affairs.
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Article 11 (Meetings)
(1) Meetings of the Committee shall be classified into regular meetings and special meetings.
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Article 12 (Subcommittees)
(1) Subcommittees may be organized and operated to study and review affairs under the authority of the Committee for each field.
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CHAPTER III GENDER EQUALITY PROMOTION POLICIES
Article 13 (Assignment of Gender Advisor)
(1) The Mayor shall appoint a gender advisor responsible for gender equality policies to enhance gender responsiveness and disseminate gender mainstreaming in comprehensive city administration.
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Article 14 (Affirmative Actions)
The Mayor, the heads of City-affiliated institutions (referring to City-affiliated administrative institutions under Articles 113 through 116 of the Local Autonomy Act and the Secretariat of the Seoul Metropolitan Council under Article 90 of the Local Autonomy Act; hereinafter referred to as "affiliated institutions") and City-invested institutions (referring to public enterprises established pursuant to the Local Public Enterprises Act in which the Seoul Government has invested at least 50% of capital) may take affirmative actions as prescribed by relevant statutes or regulations to facilitate participation of women in fields in which female participation is apparently lacking, thus accomplishing substantial gender equality.
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Article 15 (Expansion of Participation in City Administration)
(1) Where the Mayor and the heads of affiliated institutions establish and operate various committees, etc. to make policy decisions, they shall ensure that any particular gender does not exceed 6/10 of the number of commissioned members pursuant to the main sentence of Article 21 (2) of the Framework Act on Gender Equality; and the Committee may recommend for the percentage standards to be satisfied: Provided, That the same shall not apply where any inevitable ground, such as lack of professional workforce of a particular gender in the relevant field, is deemed to exist and thus the Working Committee on Gender Equality adopts a resolution thereon pursuant to the proviso to the same paragraph. <Amended by Ordinance No. 6851, Mar. 22, 2018>
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Article 16 (Promotion of Participation in Public Service)
(1) The Mayor shall implement the employment quota system for gender equality pursuant to Article 51-2 of the Decree on the Appointment of Local Public Officials for the open competitive examination for appointment of public officials to provide both men and women with equal opportunities to participate in public service.
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Article 17 (Promotion of Participation in Economic Activities)
(1) The Mayor shall establish the following policies to facilitate participation of women in economic activities: <Amended by Ordinance No. 7044, Mar. 28, 2019>
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Article 18 (Support for Work-Life Balance)
The Mayor shall formulate the following policies to ensure that men and women can achieve balance between work and social lives: <Amended by Ordinance No. 7229, Jul. 18, 2019>
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Article 19 (Equal Family Life)
(1) The Mayor shall establish policies necessary for equal family life pursuant to Article 5 of the Framework Act on Healthy Families.
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Article 19-2 (Gender Responsive Education)
(1) The Mayor shall endeavor to provide public officials under his or her authority with education to increase their ability to recognize impacts of statutes or regulations, policies, customs, all types of systems, etc. on men and women in all areas of society (hereinafter referred to as "gender responsive education").
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Article 20 (Raising Awareness and Creating Culture of Gender Equality)
(1) The Mayor shall implement and support relevant projects so that education on gender equality can be efficiently provided to families, schools, child care facilities, social education facilities and enterprises.
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Article 21 (Prohibition of Gender Discrimination and Sexual Harassment)
(1) The Mayor, the heads of affiliated institutions and City-invested institutions shall create an equal city administration culture by prohibiting and preventing gender discrimination and sexual harassment in documents, meetings, types of work, etc.
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Article 22 (Prevention of Domestic Violence, Sexual Violence, and Commercial Sex Acts)
(1) The Mayor shall endeavor to establish necessary policies to prevent domestic violence, sexual violence and commercial sex acts and to protect victims thereof.
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Article 23 (Promotion of Women's Welfare)
(1) The Mayor shall fully promote policies to satisfy the welfare demand of women following changes in the social structure.
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Article 24 (Creation of Gender-Equal Urban Spaces and Facilities)
The Mayor shall formulate improvement plans by reflecting gender-equal viewpoints and evaluating the results thereof when creating and improving the following spaces, facilities, etc.:
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Article 25 (Improvement of Women's Health)
The Mayor shall take an equal approach for men and women with regard to health care services and shall establish and support policies for improving the mental and physical health care of women based on their life cycles.
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Article 25-2 (Projects for Improving Women’s Health)
(1) The Mayor may provide women of childbearing age with supplies necessary for health and sanitation to ensure sexual health and may have such supplies kept in public facilities to satisfy urgent need.
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Article 26 (Provision of Information on Gender Equality)
(1) The Mayor shall collect, accumulate and manage information on gender equality and provide the latest information to citizens.
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Article 27 (Evaluation of Results of Implementation of Major Policies)
(1) If necessary, the Mayor may evaluate and publish the results of implementation of major gender equality policies of autonomous Gus, affiliated institutions and City-invested or City-funded institutions (referring to invested- and funded- institutions under Article 2 of the Seoul Metropolitan Government Ordinance on Evaluation, etc. of Institutions Financed or Funded by the Seoul Metropolitan Government).
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Article 28 (Events for Gender Equality Week)
(1) The Mayor may hold or support events to celebrate Gender Equality Week pursuant to Article 38 of the Act and Article 23 of the Enforcement Decree of the same Act. <Amended by Ordinance No. 6319, Sep. 29, 2016>
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Article 29 (Installation and Operation of Relevant Facilities)
The Mayor shall establish and operate facilities designed to promote gender equality by eliminating discrimination on the basis of gender, enhancing the rights and interests of women and increasing their social participation; matters necessary therefor shall be separately prescribed by other Ordinances of the Seoul Government.
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Article 30 (Cooperation with and Support for Civic Society)
The Mayor may provide administrative assistance necessary for the establishment and activities of women's organizations, non-profit corporations or non-profit organizations located in Seoul Metropolitan City to promote gender equality by eliminating discrimination on the basis of gender, enhancing the rights and interests of women and increasing their social participation; and may partially subsidize such activities within the budget or within the limits of the Seoul Metropolitan Government Gender Equality Fund established pursuant to Article 39 (hereinafter referred to as the "Fund"). <Amended by Ordinance No. 6319, Sep. 29, 2016; Ordinance No. 6637, Sep. 21, 2017>
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Article 31 (Support for Volunteer Services)
The Mayor may actively conduct volunteer service projects that satisfy the purpose of this Ordinance and provide necessary support therefor.
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Article 32 (Support for International Cooperation)
The Mayor shall expand the participation of women in international bodies or international conferences and fully support the activities of women to strengthen international solidarity and cooperation aimed at promoting gender equality.
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Article 33 (Citizens' Participation)
(1) The Mayor shall operate a desk for receiving opinions on gender equality policies, review such opinions and reflect them in city administration.
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Article 34 (Commendations for Persons of Distinguished Service)
The Mayor may award commendations to organizations, individuals and public officials under his or her authority who have contributed substantially to promoting gender equality by eliminating discrimination on the basis of gender, enhancing the rights and interests of women and expanding their social participation pursuant to the Seoul Metropolitan Government Ordinance on Commendations.
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CHAPTER IV IMPROVEMENT OF EFFECTIVENESS OF GENDER EQUALITY POLICIES
Article 35 (Gender Impact Assessment)
(1) The Mayor shall contribute to improving gender equality by analyzing and assessing in advance the possible impacts of policies on men and women, thereby eliminating gender discrimination factors in the process of formulating and implementing policies pursuant to Article 5 of the Gender Impact Assessment Act. <Amended by Ordinance No. 7218, Jul. 18, 2019>
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Article 36 (Preparation of Gender-Responsive Budget and Settlement of Accounts)
The Mayor shall analyze impacts of the budget on men and women and prepare a gender-responsive budget and gender-responsive settlement of accounts where such impacts are reflected in financial management pursuant to Articles 36-2 and 53-2 of the Local Finance Act.
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Article 37 (Gender-Responsive Statistics)
Where human resources statistics are compiled, such statistics shall be classified according to gender pursuant to Article 18 of the Statistics Act and gender-sensitive statistics designed to show and correct gender inequality phenomena shall be calculated and disseminated proactively.
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Article 38 (Support for Improvement of Effectiveness of Gender Equality Policies)
(1) The Mayor may grant subsidies to an entrusted or consulting agency, etc. necessary for implementing a system designed to improve the effectiveness of gender equality policies such as gender impact assessment, gender-responsive budget and gender-responsive statistics under Articles 35 through 37. <Amended by Ordinance No. 6637, Sep. 21, 2017; Ordinance No. 7218, Jul. 18, 2019>
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CHAPTER V GENDER EQUALITY FUND
Article 39 (Establishment of Fund)
(1) The Mayor shall establish the Fund to effectively implement polices designed to promote gender equality.
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Article 39-2 (Duration of Fund)
The duration of the Fund shall be until December 31, 2022: Provided, That if the need arises to retain the Fund after the end of the duration, the duration of the Fund may be extended by amending this Ordinance. <Amended by Ordinance No. 6637, Sep. 21, 2017>
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Article 40 (Use of Fund)
(1) The Fund shall be used for any of the following projects: <Amended by Ordinance No. 6637, Sep. 21, 2017>
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Article 41 (Management and Operation of Fund)
(1) A Gender Equality Fund Management Council of the Seoul Metropolitan Government (hereinafter referred to as the "Fund Management Council") shall be established to deliberate on the following matters concerning the raising, management and operation of the Fund: <Amended by Ordinance No. 6319, Sep. 29, 2016>
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Article 41-2 (Application Mutatis Mutandis)
The Seoul Metropolitan Government Ordinance on Finance Operation and the Seoul Metropolitan Government Ordinance on the Management of Local Subsidies shall apply to matters not provided in this Ordinance with regard to the management of the Fund. <Newly Inserted by Ordinance No. 5409, Dec. 31, 2012; Ordinance No. 5930, May 14, 2015; Ordinance No. 6319, Sep. 29, 2016>
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CHAPTER VI ACCELERATION CENTER FOR GENDER EQUALITY OF SEOUL METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT
Article 42 (Establishment)
The Mayor may establish an Acceleration Center for Gender Equality of the Seoul Metropolitan Government (hereinafter referred to as the "Center") to promote gender equality activities of citizens.
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Article 43 (Functions)
The major functions of the Center shall be as follows:
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Article 44 (Assistance with Operating Expenses and Settlement of Accounts)
(1) The Mayor may fully or partially assist with expenses necessary for the operation of the Center and project expenses within the budget.
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CHAPTER VII SEOUL METROPOLITAN WORKING MOTHER SUPPORT CENTERS
Article 45 (Establishment and Functions)
(1) The Mayor may, pursuant to subparagraph 8 of Article 18, establish a Seoul Metropolitan working mother support center (hereinafter referred to as “working mother support center”) to protect the labor rights and maternity rights of women, prevent interruption of their careers and assist in the achievement of work-life balance.
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Article 46 (Support for Working Mother Support Centers)
The Mayor may provide administrative support necessary for the organization and activities of working mother support centers and assist with the expenses and project costs necessary for the establishment and operation of the working mother support centers within the budget.
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Article 47 (Instruction and Inspection)
If necessary for the operation of working mother support centers, the Mayor may instruct and inspect entrusted agencies pursuant to Article 16 of the Seoul Metropolitan Government Ordinance on Entrustment of Administrative Affairs to the Private Sector.
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CHAPTER VIII COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR GENDER EQUALITY LABOR POLICIES AND SYSTEM FOR IMPLEMENTATION THEREOF
Article 48 (Formulation of Comprehensive Plan for Gender Equality Labor Policies)
(1) The Mayor shall formulate and implement a comprehensive plan for gender equality labor policies to prevent and reduce the gender pay gap.
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Article 49 (Establishment and Functions of Committee on Elimination of Gender Pay Gap)
(1) A Seoul Metropolitan Committee on the Elimination of Gender Pay Gap (hereinafter referred to as the “Gap Elimination Committee”) shall be established to deliberate on and coordinate significant matters related to gender equality labor policies.
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Article 50 (Organization of Gap Elimination Committee)
(1) The Gap Elimination Committee shall be comprised of not more than 20 members including two chairpersons and one vice chairperson.
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Article 51 (Terms of Office of Gap Elimination Committee Members)
The term of office of a commissioned member shall be two years and such member may be recommissioned only once: Provided, That the term of office of a member to fill a vacancy shall be the remainder of the term of office of the predecessor.
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Article 52 (Dismissal of Gap Elimination Committee Members)
The Mayor may dismiss a member even during the term of office of such member in any of the following cases:
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Article 53 (Duties of Chairpersons of Gap Elimination Committee)
(1) Each chairperson shall represent the Committee and exercise comprehensive control over its affairs.
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Article 55 (Subcommittees of Gap Elimination Committee)
(1) Subcommittees may be organized and operated to study and review affairs under the authority of the Gap Elimination Committee for each field.
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Article 56 (Discrimination Investigators)
(1) The Mayor may appoint a discrimination investigator (hereinafter referred to as “investigator”) to create a employment and working environment that promotes gender equality.
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CHAPTER IX SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONS
Article 57 (Entrustment of Affairs)
(1) The Mayor may entrust some of the affairs under his or her authority prescribed by this Ordinance to a corporation, organization or individual to administer such affairs.
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Article 58 (Prior Consultation)
Where the heads of affiliated institutions and City-invested institutions establish policies having a significant impact on the promotion of gender equality, such as eliminating discrimination on the basis of gender, enhancing the rights and interests of women and expanding their social participation, prior consultations shall be undertaken with departments relating to policies for women and such departments shall be notified of the outcomes of the implementation of such policies.
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Article 59 (Enforcement Rules)
Except as provided in this Ordinance, necessary matters shall be prescribed by rule of the Seoul Government.
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