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) The terms used in this Ordinance are defined as follows: <Amended on Oct. 20, 2014; 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 "Seoul Metropolitan Lifelong Learning Council" means 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 deliberate on matters necessary for the promotion of lifelong education and the establishment and implementation of plans for conducting lifelong education;
3. The term "Seoul Metropolitan Lifelong Learning Promotion Institute" means 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 of 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 master 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, a place of business, etc. 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 master 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 on Oct. 20, 2014; Oct. 5, 2020>
1. Matters regarding basic direction-setting for the promotion of lifelong education and the goals of the promotion;
2. Matters regarding the provision of a foundation for lifelong education and the facilitation 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 vulnerable social groups;
7. Other matters necessary for the promotion of lifelong education.
(2) The Mayor shall secure financial resources necessary to promote the implementation plan.

Article 4-2 (Request for Data) If deemed necessary to establish an implementation plan, the Mayor may request the head of a related administrative agency or any other institution or organization to provide relevant data. In such cases, the head of the agency or institution so requested shall actively cooperate with the Mayor, unless there is a compelling reason not to do so.
[Moved from Article 7; previous Article 4-2 moved to Article 4-3 <Oct. 4, 2018>]

Article 4-3 (Submission and Reporting of Implementation Plan) (1) The Mayor shall establish 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 the "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 of the following year.
[This Article Newly Inserted on Oct. 20, 2014]
[Moved from Article 4-2 <Oct. 4, 2018>]

Article 5 (Operation of and Support for Projects for Promotion of Lifelong Education) (1) The Mayor may perform projects to facilitate the development and operation of educational programs for the promotion of lifelong education, such as literacy education, projects for enhancing cooperative relationships with institutions and organizations related to lifelong education, and other projects for promoting citizens' participation in lifelong-learning programs and may subsidize expenses incurred therein within budgetary limits.
(2) The Mayor may subsidize the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education (hereinafter referred to as the "Office of Education"), an autonomous Gu, a university, an institution or organization for lifelong education within his or her jurisdiction, within budgetary limits, for expenses incurred in projects for the promotion of lifelong education.
(3) The Seoul Metropolitan Government Ordinance on the Management of Local Subsidies shall apply mutatis mutandis to the management of subsidies for the promotion of lifelong education. <Newly Inserted on Oct. 4, 2018>

Article 6 (Promotion of Joint Projects) If deemed necessary to promote projects under Articles 4 and 5 effectively, the Mayor may implement such projects jointly with the Office of Education, related institutions, universities, and non-governmental organizations.

Article 7 (Establishment and Operation of Educational Programs) (1) The Mayor may establish and operate lifelong education programs requested by citizens, including academic credit bank courses and citizens' liberal art courses, in study centers operated by the Seoul Government, such as Eunpyeong Study Center and the Seoul Citizens Hall.
(2) The Mayor may receive tuition fees, etc. (referring to user fees or lecture fees for participation in lifelong education programs) from learners who take part in lifelong education programs operated by the Seoul Government: Provided, That if deemed necessary for promoting the operation of lifelong education programs, some programs may be provided for free of charge.
(3) Detailed matters concerning the operation of lifelong education programs, and collection, exemption, refund, etc. of tuition fees shall be prescribed by rule of the Seoul Government.
[This Article Newly Inserted on Oct. 4, 2018]
[Previous Article 7 moved to Article 4-2 <Oct. 4, 2018>]

Article 7-2 (Relationship to Other Ordinances of the Seoul Government) Except as otherwise provided in other Ordinances of the Seoul Government, this Ordinance shall apply to the development of the curriculum for lifelong education programs operated by the Seoul Government, tuition fees thereof, etc.
[This Article Newly Inserted on Oct. 4, 2018]

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") to deliberate on the following matters: <Amended on Oct. 20, 2014; Jul. 13, 2017; Oct. 5, 2020>
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 vulnerable social groups;
5. Matters regarding the promotion of lifelong education of the disabled;
6. Other matters that the chairperson of the Council brings before the Council for 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 the Council) (1) The Council shall be comprised of not more than 20 members, including one chairperson and one vice chairperson.
(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 on 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 much expertise and experience in lifelong education.
(4) The Council shall have an executive secretary and a clerk to perform administrative affairs of the Council, and the head of a division responsible for the operation of the Council shall serve as the executive secretary, while a public official of Grade V responsible for the business affairs of the Council shall serve as the clerk.

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 or her service in the position.
(2) The term of office of a council member for filling a vacancy shall be the remaining term of office of his or her predecessor. <Amended on Jul. 13, 2017>

Article 11 (Dismissal from Office) The Mayor may dismiss a member of the Council from office even before his or her term of office expires, if the member falls under any of the following cases: <Amended on Jul. 13, 2017>
1. Where a member is sentenced to imprisonment without labor or greater punishment;
2. Where a member is unable to perform his or her duties due to prolonged mental or physical infirmity;
3. Where a member is deemed incompetent for performing his or her duties as a council member on any other ground.

Article 12 (Chairperson's Duties) (1) The chairperson shall represent the Council and have general supervision and control of the affairs of the Council.
(2) If the chairperson is unable to perform his or her duties due to any unavoidable cause, the vice chairperson shall act on his or 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 regular meetings and special meetings.
(2) A regular 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 1/3 of incumbent members demand to convene the meeting.
(3) A majority of the members of the Council shall constitute a quorum, and any decision thereof shall require the concurring vote of a majority of those present.
(4) No council member shall participate in deliberation on any agenda in which he or she has a direct interest.
(5) If deemed necessary by the chairperson, the Council may make deliberations and decisions on any agenda in writing only in a special meeting. In such cases, he or she shall obtain the concurring vote of a majority of the total members of the Council. <Amended on Oct. 20, 2014>

Article 14 (Hearing of Opinions) If deemed necessary, the Council may summon related experts to hear their opinions or request them to provide data.

Article 15 (Allowances) Allowances and other necessary expenses may be paid to the Council members and related experts who attend a meeting of the Council, 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 Rules) Except as provided in this Ordinance, matters necessary for 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 on Oct. 20, 2014; Jul. 13, 2017>
(2) The Promotion Institute shall be a juristic person. <Amended on 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 Government: <Amended on Jul. 13, 2017; Oct. 5, 2020>
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 vulnerable social groups for their participation in lifelong education;
8. Supporting autonomous Gus and lifelong education institutions in their programs for the promotion of lifelong education;
9. Evaluating and guiding autonomous Gus, lifelong education institutions, etc.;
10. Supporting the establishment and operation of lifelong education courses for the disabled in autonomous Gus, lifelong education institutions, etc.;
11. Projects for encouraging citizens' participation in lifelong education, including lifelong education festivals;
12. Projects 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 on Oct. 20, 2014]

Article 19 (Articles of Association) (1) The articles of association of the Promotion Institution shall provide for the following: <Amended on Oct. 20, 2014>
1. Objectives;
2. Name;
3. Location of the principal office;
4. Matters regarding projects and the implementation thereof;
5. Matters regarding its executive officers and employees;
6. Matters regarding the board of directors;
7. Matters regarding the organizational structure and the fixed number of executive officers and employees;
8. Matters regarding its assets and accounting;
9. Matters regarding amendment of the articles of association;
10. Matters regarding dissolution;
11. Other matters necessary for the operation of the Promotion Institute.
(2) Where the Promotion Institute intends to draft or amend the articles of association, a resolution thereon shall be passed by the board of directors, and approval thereof shall be granted from the Mayor. In such cases, the Institute shall report to the competent standing committee of the Council in advance. <Amended on Oct. 20, 2014; May 18, 2017; Oct. 4, 2018>
(3) Deleted. <Jul. 13, 2017>
(4) Deleted. <Jul. 13, 2017>
[Title Amended on Oct. 20, 2014]

Article 20 (Executive Officers) (1) The executive officers of the Promotion Institute shall include the Chief Director, the President, directors, and auditors. <Amended on Oct. 20, 2014; Jul. 13, 2017>
(2) The Chief Director and the President shall be appointed and dismissed by the Mayor. <Newly Inserted on 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 on 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 on Oct. 20, 2014>
(5) The President shall be a full–time officer and other executive officers shall be part–time officers. <Amended on Jul. 13, 2017>
[Title Amended on Oct. 20, 2014]

Article 21 (Duties of Executive Officers) (1) The President shall represent the Promotion Institute, have general supervision and control of the affairs of the Promotion Institute, and direct and supervise employees of the Promotion Institute. <Amended on Oct. 20, 2014>
(2) An auditor shall audit the accounts and affairs of the Promotion Institute and may attend a meeting of the board of directors to state his or her opinion. <Amended on 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.
[Title Amended on Oct. 20, 2014]

Article 22 (Board of Directors) (1) The Promotion Institute shall have a board of directors to deliberate and resolve on important matters regarding the conducting of its business, and the board of directors shall be comprised of the directors including the chief director. <Amended on Oct. 20, 2014>
(2) When deemed necessary, the chief director shall convene and preside over meetings of the board of directors. <Amended on Oct. 20, 2014>
(3) Where the chief director is unable to perform his or her affairs due to any unavoidable cause, the President shall act on behalf of the chief director. <Newly Inserted on Oct. 20, 2014>
(4) A majority of the members of the board of directors shall constitute a quorum, and any decision thereof shall require the concurring vote of at least a majority of those present. <Newly Inserted on Oct. 20, 2014>
[Title Amended on Oct. 20, 2020]

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 have lifelong educators under Article 22 and attached Table 2 of the Enforcement Decree of the Lifelong Education Act. <Amended on Jul. 13, 2017>
[This Article Wholly Amended by Oct. 20, 2014]

Article 24 (Contributions) The Mayor may pay a contribution to the Promotion Institute to cover expenses necessary for the establishment and operation of the Promotion Institute and the conducting of its business, within the budget.
[This Article Wholly Amended on Oct. 20, 2014]

Article 25 (Operating Funds) The funds necessary for the establishment and operation of the Promotion Institute shall be financed from the following sources: <Amended on Oct. 20, 2014>
1. Contributions from the Seoul Government;
2. Subsidy of the Government;
3. Voluntary contributions and donations from the private sector, including universities and enterprises;
4. Other revenues generated from the operation of the basic assets and business activities of the Promotion Institute.
[Title Amended on Oct. 20, 2020]

Article 26 (Business Year) The business year of the Promotion Institute shall coincide with the Seoul Government's fiscal year. <Amended on Oct. 20, 2014>
[Title Amended on Oct. 20, 2014]

Article 27 (Submission of Business Plan) (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 not later than one month before each business year begins. <Amended on 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. <Newly Inserted on 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 on Oct. 20, 2014>
1. A report on the budget and settlement of accounts regarding revenue and expenditure and a balance sheet of the settlement of financial accounts based on the principle of accrual accounting and double-entry bookkeeping;
2. A review of the report on the budget and settlement of accounts under subparagraph 1 prepared by a certified public account and an audit report on the settlement of financial accounts;
3. An appraisal of the business management of the Promotion Institute regarding its operation and services.
[Title Amended on Oct. 20, 2014]

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 on Oct. 20, 2014]

Article 29 (Entrustment of Business and Provision of Data) (1) Where the Mayor entrusts the affairs related to the business of the Promotion Institute, he or she may entrust such affairs preferentially to the Promotion Institute, unless otherwise expressly prescribed by other statutes and regulations or in other special cases. <Amended on Oct. 20, 2014>
(2) The Promotion Institute may request necessary data related to the business of the Promotion Institute from the Seoul Government and the agencies affiliated thereto. <Amended on Oct. 20, 2014>
(3) Any data submitted to the Promotion Institute pursuant to paragraph (2) shall not be used for any purpose other than the purpose of business. <Amended on Oct. 20, 2014; Jan. 5, 2017>
[Title Amended on Oct. 20, 2014]

Article 30 (Duty of Confidentiality) No current or former executive officer or employee of the Promotion Institute shall divulge or appropriate any confidential information that he or she learned in the course of performing his or her duties.
[This Article Wholly Amended on 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 or her jurisdiction or a person designated by the Mayor to check and inspect its business affairs. <Amended on Oct. 20, 2014>
(2) The President shall conscientiously respond to the Mayor's request to submit data. <Newly Inserted on Oct. 20, 2014>
(3) The Mayor may order the Promotion Institute to correct any neglected duties or unjust handling of affairs and may directly take corrective measures, if necessary. <Newly Inserted on Oct. 20, 2014; Jul. 13, 2017>
(4) Where the Mayor intends to directly take corrective measures pursuant to paragraph (3), he or she shall make a prior notice in writing and provide an opportunity to state an opinion. <Newly Inserted on Oct. 20, 2014; Jan. 5, 2017; Jul. 13, 2017>
(5) The Mayor may conduct evaluations for the efficient operation of the Promotion Institute and business affairs for lifelong education. <Newly Inserted on Oct. 20, 2014>
[Title Amended on Oct. 20, 2014]

Article 32 (Dispatch of Public Officials) (1) The Mayor may assign public officials under his or her jurisdiction to work for the Promotion Institute in accordance with related statutes or regulations in order to achieve the objectives of establishment of the Promotion Institute. <Amended on Oct. 20, 2014>
(2) If deemed necessary for the operation of the Promotion Institute, the Mayor may assign public officials under his or her jurisdiction to concurrently hold offices to perform part of the business affairs of the Promotion Institute.

Article 33 (Operating Rules) Matters necessary for the operation of the Promotion Institute shall be determined separately by the chief director after resolution by the board of directors within the extent determined by the Ordinance and the articles of association.
[This Article Newly Inserted on Oct. 20, 2014]

CHAPTER IV Deleted. Article 34 Deleted. &#lt;Oct. 4, 2018&#gt;

Article 35 Deleted. &#lt;Oct. 4, 2018&#gt;

Article 36 Deleted. &#lt;Oct. 4, 2018&#gt;

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.
ADDENDUM <Ordinance No. 6912, Oct. 4, 2018>
This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
ADDENDUM <Ordinance No. 7736, Oct. 5, 2020>
This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation