CHAPTER I GENERAL PROVISIONS Article 1 (Purpose) The purpose of this Ordinance is to provide for matters necessary to promote lifelong education supported by the Seoul Metropolitan Government pursuant to the Lifelong Education Act.

Article 2 (Definitions) Terms used in this Ordinance shall be defined as follows: <Amended by Ordinance No. 5751, Oct. 20, 2014; Ordinance No. 6573, Jul. 13, 2017>
1. The term "lifelong education" means all forms of systematic educational activities, including education for complementing educational background, education for adults' literacy, education for improving vocational skills, education on humanities and liberal arts, education on culture and art, and education on citizen participation, but excluding regular educational courses of schools;
2. The term "the Seoul Metropolitan Lifelong Learning Council" refers to the lifelong education council established by the Mayor of the Seoul Metropolitan Government (hereinafter referred to as the "Mayor") under the control of the Mayor in order to have the Council deliberate on matters necessary for the establishment and implementation of plans for the promotion and implementation of lifelong education;
3. The term "Seoul Metropolitan Lifelong Learning Promotion Institute" refers to the lifelong education promotion institute established by the Mayor after consultation with the Superintendent of the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education (hereinafter referred to as the "Superintendent") in order to promote lifelong education in the Seoul Metropolitan Government (hereinafter referred to as the "Seoul Government");
4. The term "implementation plan for the promotion of lifelong education" means a plan that the Mayor establishes and implements each year after consultation with the Superintendent in accordance with the basic plan for the promotion of lifelong education under Article 9 of the Lifelong Education Act (hereinafter referred to as the "Act").

Article 3 (Responsibility for Promotion of Lifelong Education) (1) The Mayor shall establish and implement policies on the promotion of lifelong education so that all citizens can be given opportunities for lifelong education.
(2) The Mayor shall recommend a person who establishes an organization, a facility, or a place of business affiliated to the Seoul Government to provide lifelong education.

Article 4 (Establishment and Implementation of Implementation Plan for Promotion of Lifelong Education) (1) The Mayor shall establish and implement an implementation plan for the promotion of lifelong education for each year (hereinafter referred to as "implementation plan"), including the following matters, in accordance with the basic plan for the promotion of lifelong education under Article 9 of the Act. In such cases, the Mayor shall consult with the Superintendent thereon: <Amended by Ordinance No. 5751, Oct. 20, 2014>
1. Matters regarding basic direction setting for the promotion of lifelong education and the goals of the promotion;
2. Matters regarding the establishment of infrastructure for lifelong education and the invigoration of lifelong education;
3. Matters regarding the expansion of investment in the promotion of lifelong education and financial resources required therefor;
4. Matters regarding support and coordination for the promotion of lifelong education;
5. Matters regarding the analysis and evaluation of policies on the promotion of lifelong education;
6. Matters regarding lifelong education of the disadvantaged classes;
7. Other matters necessary for the promotion of lifelong education.
(2) The Mayor shall secure financial resources necessary to implement the implementation plan.

Article 4-2 (Submission and Reporting of Implementation Plan, etc.) (1) The Mayor shall formulate an implementation plan by the end of February of the relevant year and submit it to the relevant standing committee of the Seoul Metropolitan Council (hereinafter referred to as "Council").
(2) The Mayor shall report the performance of the implementation plan of the relevant year and the outcomes of evaluation thereof to the relevant standing committee by the end of May the following year.
[This Article Newly Inserted by Ordinance No. 5751, Oct. 20, 2014]

Article 5 (Operation and Support of Programs for Promotion of Lifelong Education) (1) The Mayor may perform programs to facilitate the development and operation of educational programs for the promotion of lifelong education, such as literacy education, programs for enhancing cooperative relationships with institutions and organizations related to lifelong education, and other programs for promoting citizens' participation in lifelong-learning programs and may subsidize expenses incurred therein within budget limits.
(2) The Mayor may subsidize the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education (hereinafter referred to as the "Office of Education"), an autonomous Gu, university, institution or organization for lifelong education within his/her jurisdiction, within budget limits, for expenses incurred in programs for the promotion of lifelong education.

Article 6 (Promotion of Joint Programs, etc.) If the Mayor considers it necessary to promote programs under Articles 4 and 5 effectively, he/she may implement such programs jointly with the Office of Education, related institutions, universities, and non-governmental organizations.

Article 7 (Request for Data) If the Mayor considers it necessary to establish an implementation plan, he/she may request the head of a related administrative agency or other institution or organization to furnish him/her with relevant data. In such cases, the head of the agency or institution so requested shall actively cooperate with the Mayor, unless any exceptional circumstance exists.

CHAPTER II SEOUL METROPOLITAN LIFELONG LEARNING COUNCIL Article 8 (Seoul Metropolitan Lifelong Learning Council) (1) The Mayor shall establish the Seoul Metropolitan Lifelong Learning Council (hereinafter referred to as the "Council") in order to have the Council deliberate on the following matters: <Amended by Ordinance No. 5751, Oct. 20, 2014; Ordinance No. 6573, Jul. 13, 2017>
1. Matters regarding the establishment, implementation, and evaluation of implementation plans;
2. Matters regarding the evaluation of policies on the promotion of lifelong education and the improvement of systems;
3. Matters regarding cooperation and coordination between agencies and institutions related to lifelong education;
4. Matters regarding lifelong education of the disadvantaged classes;
5. Matters regarding the promotion of lifelong education of the disabled;
6. Other matters that the chairperson of the Council refers to deliberation regarding the promotion of lifelong education.
(2) The Council may organize and operate a working committee for efficient operation of the Council.

Article 9 (Composition of Council) (1) The Council shall be comprised of not more than 20 members, including one chairperson and one vice president.
(2) The Mayor shall serve as the chairperson, and the Vice Superintendent of the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education shall serve as the vice chairperson.
(3) Council members shall be commissioned by the chairperson from among the following persons, after consultation with the Superintendent: <Amended by Ordinance No. 6573, Jul. 13, 2017>
1. Members of the Seoul Metropolitan Council;
2. Public officials and experts related to lifelong education;
3. Experts of lifelong education of the disabled;
4. Operators of institutions related to lifelong education;
5. Other persons who have good specialized knowledge and experience in lifelong education.
(4) The Council shall have a senior secretary and a secretary to have them perform administrative works of the Council, and the head of the division responsible for the operation of the Council shall serve as the senior secretary, while the Grade-V officer responsible for the operation of the Council shall serve as the secretary.

Article 10 (Term of Office) (1) The term of office for each council member shall be two years, which may be renewed consecutively, and the term of office for a council member appointed or commissioned as an ex officio member shall be the period of his/her service in the position.
(2) The term of office of a council member appointed to fill a vacancy shall be the remaining term of office of his/her predecessor. <Amended by Ordinance No. 6573, Jul. 13, 2017>

Article 11 (Dismissal from Office) The Mayor may dismiss a member of the Council from office even before his/her term of office expires, if a member falls under any of the following cases: <Amended by Ordinance No. 6573, Jul. 13, 2017>
1. Where a member is sentenced to imprisonment without prison labor or heavier punishment;
2. Where a council member is unable to perform his/her duties due to chronic mental or physical infirmity;
3. Where a council member is found incompetent for performing his/her duties as a council member on any other ground.

Article 12 (Chairperson's Duties, etc.) (1) The chairperson shall represent the Council and shall have overall control over the affairs of the Council.
(2) If the chairperson is unable to perform his/her duties due to any extenuating circumstance, the vice chairperson shall act on his/her behalf, but if both the chairperson and the vice chairperson are unable to perform their duties, the council member appointed by the chairperson in advance shall act on behalf of the chairperson.

Article 13 (Meetings) (1) Meetings of the Council shall be classified into annual meetings and special meetings.
(2) An annual meeting shall be held once a year, while a special meeting shall be convened if the chairperson considers it necessary or if not less than one-third of incumbent members demand to convene the meeting.
(3) A meeting of the Council shall be duly formed with the attendance of a majority of incumbent members, and a resolution shall be adopted by an affirmative vote of a majority of members present at the meeting.
(4) No council member may participate in deliberation on any issue in which he/she has a direct interest.
(5) If the chairperson considers it necessary, the Council may deliberate on an issue and adopt a resolution thereon in writing only in cases of a temporary meeting. In such cases, he/she shall obtain concurring vote of a majority of the total members of the Council. <Amended by Ordinance No. 5751, Oct. 20, 2014>

Article 14 (Hearings, etc.) If the Council considers it necessary, it may summon appropriate experts to hear their opinions or request them to furnish it with data.

Article 15 (Allowances, etc.) Council members and appropriate experts who attend a meeting of the Council may be paid allowances and have their necessary expenses reimbursed within budget limits: Provided, That the foregoing shall not apply to council members who attend a meeting as public officials in direct connection with their duties.

Article 16 (Operating Regulations) Except as otherwise expressly provided for in this Ordinance, necessary matters regarding the organization and operation of the Council shall be determined through a resolution by the Council.

CHAPTER III SEOUL METROPOLITAN LIFELONG LEARNING PROMOTION INSTITUTE Article 17 (Special Metropolitan Lifelong Learning Promotion Institute) (1) The Mayor may establish the Special Metropolitan Lifelong Learning Promotion Institute (hereinafter referred to as the "Promotion Institute") to support affairs regarding the promotion of lifelong education. <Amended by Ordinance No. 5751, Oct. 20, 2014; Ordinance No. 6573, Jul. 13, 2017>
(2) The Promotion Institute shall be a juristic person. <Amended by Ordinance No. 5751, Oct. 20, 2014>

Article 18 (Business Activities) The Promotion Institute shall perform the following business activities for the promotion of lifelong education by the Seoul Metropolitan Government. <Amended by Ordinance No. 6573, Jul. 13, 2017>
1. Developing policies on lifelong education and conducting related research;
2. Developing, operating, and supporting lifelong education programs;
3. Establishing a coordination system between autonomous Gus and lifelong education institutions;
4. Training persons related to lifelong education;
5. Providing information on lifelong education and counseling on learning;
6. Fostering study groups and supporting their activities;
7. Supporting the disadvantaged classes to participate in lifelong education;
8. Supporting autonomous Gus and lifelong education institutions for their programs for the promotion of lifelong eduction;
9. Evaluating and providing guidance for autonomous Gus and lifelong education institutions;
10. Establishing and operating lifelong education courses for the disabled in autonomous Gus and lifelong education institutions;
11. Programs for encouraging citizens' participation in lifelong education, including lifelong education festivals;
12. Programs entrusted by the Mayor for the promotion of lifelong education;
13. Other projects necessary to achieve the objectives of the Promotion Institute.
[This Article Wholly Amended by Ordinance No. 5751, Oct. 20, 2014]

Article 19 (Designation and Operation) (1) The articles of association of the Promotion Institution shall provide for the following: <Amended by Ordinance No. 5751, Oct. 20, 2014; Ordinance No. 6573, Jul. 13, 2017>
1.Objectives;
2. Name;
3. Location of the principal office;
4. Matters regarding projects and the implementation thereof;
5. Matters regarding its executives and employees;
6. Matters regarding the board of directors;
7. Matters regarding the organizational structure and the fixed number of executives and employees;
8. Matters regarding its assets and accounting;
9. Matters regarding amendment of the articles of association;
10. Matters regarding the dissolution;
11. Other matters necessary for the operation of the Promotion Institute.
(2) Where drafting or amending the articles of association of the Promotion Institute, the approval of the Mayor shall be obtained after deliberation by the board of the directors. <Amended by Ordinance No. 5751, Oct. 20, 2014; Ordinance No. 6573, Jul. 13, 2017>
(3) and (4) Deleted. <by Ordinance No. 6573, Jul. 13, 2017>

Article 20 (Executive Officers) (1) The executive officers of the Promotion Institute shall include the Chief Director, President, directors, and auditor. <Amended by Ordinance No. 5751, Oct. 20, 2014; Ordinance No. 6573, Jul. 13, 2017>
(2) The Chief Director and the President shall be appointed and dismissed by the Mayor. <Newly Inserted by Ordinance No. 5751, Oct. 20, 2014>
(3) The term of office of the Chief Director and the President shall be three years, respectively, and may be renewed consecutively. <Newly Inserted by Ordinance No. 5751, Oct. 20, 2014>
(4) The quorum of executive officers, and appointment, dismissal and term of office of directors and auditors shall be determined by the articles of incorporation. <Newly Inserted by Ordinance No. 5751, Oct. 20, 2014>
(5) The President shall be a full–time officer and other executive directors shall be part–time officers. <Amended by Ordinance No. 6573, Jul. 13, 2017>

Article 21 (Duties of Executive Officers) (1) The President shall represent the Promotion Institute, have overall control over the affairs of the Promotion Institute, and direct and supervise employees under his/her jurisdiction. <Amended by Ordinance No. 5751, Oct. 20, 2014>
(2) The auditor shall audit the accounts and affairs of the Promotion Institute and may attend board of directors meetings to state his/her opinion. <Amended by Ordinance No. 5751, Oct. 20, 2014>
(3) The Promotion Institute may have a steering committee to efficiently perform its affairs. Matters necessary for organizing and operating the steering committee shall be stipulated by the Promotion Institute's articles of association.

Article 22 (Board of Directors) (1) The Promotion Institute shall have a board of directors to deliberate and resolve on important matters regarding performance of its affairs and the board of directors shall be comprised of the directors including the Chief Director. <Amended by Ordinance No. 5751, Oct. 20, 2014>
(2) The Chief Director shall convene and preside over board of directors meetings. <Amended by Ordinance No. 5751, Oct. 20, 2014>
(3) Where the Chief Director is unable to perform his/her affairs due to extenuating circumstances, the President shall act on behalf of the Chief Director.<Newly Inserted by Ordinance No. 5751, Oct. 20, 2014>
(4) A majority of the members of the board of directors shall constitute a quorum, and any resolution thereby shall require the concurring vote of at least a majority of those present. <Newly Inserted by Ordinance No. 5751, Oct. 20, 2014>

Article 23 (Employees) (1) The employees of the Promotion Institute shall be appointed by the President as prescribed by the articles of the association.
(2) The Promotion Institute shall appoint lifelong educators under Article 22 and attached Table 2 of the Enforcement Decree of the Lifelong Education Act. <Amended by Ordinance No. 6573, Jul. 13, 2017>

Article 24 (Contribution) The Mayor may pay a contribution to the Promotion Institute to finance necessary expenses for the establishment, operation, and performance of affairs of the Promotion Institute, within the budget, for the operation of the Promotion Institute.
[This Article Wholly Amended by Ordinance No. 5751, Oct. 20, 2014]

Article 25 (Operating Funds, etc.) The funds necessary for the establishment and operation of the Promotion Institute shall be financed from the following sources: <Amended by Ordinance No. 5751, Oct. 20, 2014>
1. Contributions from the Seoul Metropolitan Government;
2. Subsidy of the Government;
3. Voluntary contributions and donations from the private sector, including universities and enterprises;
4. Revenues generated from the operation of the basic assets and business of the Promotion Institute.

Article 26 (Business Year) The business year of the Promotion Institute shall coincide with the Seoul Metropolitan Government's fiscal year. <Amended by Ordinance No. 5751, Oct. 20, 2014>

Article 27 (Submission of Business Plan, etc.) (1) The Promotion Institute shall prepare a business plan and a budget plan for each business year and shall obtain approval thereof from the Mayor by not later than one month before each business year begins. <Amended by Ordinance No. 5751, Oct. 20, 2014>
(2) Any amendment to a business plan or a budget plan referred to in paragraph (1) shall require the Mayor's approval thereof. <Newly Inserted by Ordinance No. 5751, Oct. 20, 2014>
(3) The Promotion Institute shall prepare the following financial statements for each business year and submit them to the Mayor within two months after the end of the relevant business year: <Newly Inserted by Ordinance No. 5751, Oct. 20, 2014>
1. A report on the budget and settlement of account regarding revenue and expenditure and report on the settlement of financial account based on;
2. A review of the report on the budget and settlement of account prepared by a certified public account and an audit report on the settlement of financial account;
3. Appraisal of the business management of the Promotion Institute regarding its operation and services.

Article 28 (Profit-making Business) The Promotion Institute may engage in profit-making business within the extent of its purpose of establishment. In such cases, it shall obtain prior approval from the Mayor for the subjects of profit-making business.
[This Article Wholly Amended by Ordinance No. 5751, Oct. 20, 2014]

Article 29 (Submission of Business Plan, etc.) (1) Where the Mayor entrusts affairs related to the business of the Promotion Institute, he/she may entrust such affairs preferentially to the Promotion Institute, unless otherwise expressly prescribed by other statutes or in other special cases. <Amended by Ordinance No. 5751, Oct. 20, 2014>
(2) The Promotion Institute may request necessary data related to the business of the Promotion Institute from the Seoul Metropolitan Government and the agencies affiliated thereto. <Amended by Ordinance No. 5751, Oct. 20, 2014>
(3) The Promotion Institute shall not use any data submitted thereto pursuant to paragraph (2) for any purposes other its business. <Amended by Ordinance No. 5751, Oct. 20, 2014>

Article 30 (Secrecy) No current or former executive officer or employee of the Promotion Institute shall divulge or appropriate any confidential information he/she learned in the course of performing his/her affairs.
[This Article Wholly Amended by Ordinance No. 5751, Oct. 20, 2014]

Article 31 (Guidance, Supervision, and Evaluation) (1) If necessary, the Mayor may require the Promotion Institute to report the current status of its operation or other necessary matters, or assign public officials under his/her jurisdiction or a person designated by the Mayor to check and inspect its business activities. <Amended by Ordinance No. 5751, Oct. 20, 2014>
(2) The President shall conscientiously respond to the Mayor's request to submit data. <Newly Inserted by Ordinance No. 5751, Oct. 20, 2014>
(3) The Mayor may order the Promotion Institute to correct any neglected duties or unjust handling of affairs, and he/she can directly take corrective measures, if necessary. <Newly Inserted by Ordinance No. 5751, Oct. 20, 2014; Ordinance No. 6573, Jul. 13, 2017>
(4) Where the Mayor intends to directly take corrective measures pursuant to paragraph (3), he/she shall make a prior notice in writing and provide an opportunity to state an opinion. <Newly Inserted by Ordinance No. 5751, Oct. 20, 2014; Ordinance No. 6386, Jan. 5, 2017; Ordinance No. 6573, Jul. 13, 2017>
(5) The Mayor may conduct evaluations for the efficient operation of the Promotion Institute and business activities for lifelong education.

Article 32 (Dispatch of Public Officials) (1) The Mayor may assign public officials under his/her jurisdiction to work for the Promotion Institute in accordance with related statutes in order to achieve the objectives of establishment of the Promotion Institute. <Amended by Ordinance No. 5751, Oct. 20, 2014>
(2) If deemed necessary for the operation of the Promotion Institute, the Mayor may assign public officials under his/her jurisdiction to hold concurrent office to perform some of the affairs of the Promotion Institute.

Article 33 (Operating Regulations) Matters necessary for the operation of the Promotion Institute shall be determined separately by the president of the board of directors after deliberation by the board of directors within the extent determined by the Ordinance and the articles of association.
[This Article Newly Inserted by Ordinance No. 5751, Oct. 20, 2014]

CHAPTER IV SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONS <Newly Inserted by Ordinance No. 5751, Oct. 20, 2014> Article 34 (Fees, etc.) (1) The President of the Promotion Institute may charge user fees, tuition fees, etc. to users participating in the lifelong education-related programs provided by the Seoul Metropolitan Government.
(2) Matters necessary for the fees, tuition fees, etc. referred to in paragraph (1) shall be determined separately by the Mayor.
(3) If the President of the Promotion Institute deems it necessary to invigorate the operation of lifelong education-related programs, he/she may partially subsidize program frees.
[This Article Newly Inserted by Ordinance No. 5751, Oct. 20, 2014]

Article 35 (Establishment, etc. of Education Courses) The Mayor may establish and conduct education courses requested by the citizen, including academic credit bank courses, citizen's liberal art courses, in study centers operated by the Seoul Metropolitan Government, including Eunpyeong Study Center and Seoul Citizens Hall. <Amended by Ordinance No. 6573, Jul. 13, 2017>
[This Article Newly Inserted by Ordinance No. 5751, Oct. 20, 2014]

Article 36 (Grant and Settlement of Subsidies) For management of expenses subsidized in connection with the promotion of lifelong education, the Seoul Metropolitan Government Ordinance on the Management of Regional Subsidies shall apply mutatis mutandis. <Amended by Ordinance No. 5930, May 14, 2015>
[This Article Newly Inserted by Ordinance No. 5751, Oct. 20, 2014]

ADDENDUM <Ordinance No. 4744, Mar. 18, 2009>
This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
ADDENDUM <Ordinance No. 5751, Oct. 20, 2014>
This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
ADDENDA <Ordinance No. 5930, May 14, 2015>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
Articles 2 through 5 Omitted.
ADDENDUM <Ordinance No. 6386, Jan. 5, 2017>
This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
ADDENDUM <Ordinance No. 6482, May 18, 2017>
This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
ADDENDUM <Ordinance No. 6573, Jul. 13, 2017>
This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.