SEOUL METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT ORDINANCE ON THE PROMOTION OF LIFELONG EDUCATION
- Enactment No. 4744, Mar. 18, 2009
- Partial Amendment No. 5751, Oct. 20, 2014
- Amendment of Other Laws No. 5930, May. 14, 2015
- Amendment of Other Laws No. 6386, Jan. 05, 2017
- Partial Amendment No. 6482, May. 18, 2017
- Partial Amendment No. 6573, Jul. 13, 2017
- Partial Amendment No. 6912, Oct. 04, 2018
- Partial Amendment No. 7736, Oct. 05, 2020
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:
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.
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:
Article 5 (Operation and Support of Programs for Promotion of Lifelong Education)
(1) The Mayor may carry out 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.
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 EDUCATION COUNCIL
Article 8 (Seoul Metropolitan Lifelong Education Council)
(1) The Mayor shall establish the Seoul Metropolitan Lifelong Education Council (hereinafter referred to as the "Council") in order to have the Council deliberate on the following matters:
Article 9 (Composition of Council)
(1) The Council shall be comprised of not more than 20 members, including one chairperson and one vice president.
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.
Article 11 (Dismissal from Office)
The Mayor may dismiss a council member from office even before his/her term of office expires, if any of the following events occurs:
Article 12 (Chairperson's Duties, etc.)
(1) The chairperson shall represent the Council and shall have overall control over the affairs of the Council.
Article 13 (Meetings)
(1) Meetings of the Council shall be classified into annual meetings and special meetings.
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 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 EDUCATION PROMOTION INSTITUTE
Article 17 (Special Metropolitan Lifelong Education Promotion Institute)
(1) The Mayor shall establish or designate an institute to operate it as the Special Metropolitan Lifelong Education Promotion Institute (hereinafter referred to as the "Promotion Institute") for the promotion of lifelong education.
Article 18 (Entrusted Operation)
(1) The Mayor may entrust a legal entity or a public institution (referring to a public institution under the Act on the Management of Public Institutions; the same shall apply hereinafter) related to lifelong education with the operation of the Promotion Institute in order to efficiently implement programs for lifelong education.
Article 19 (Designation and Operation)
(1) Notwithstanding Article 18, the Mayor may designate a legal entity or a public institution equipped with an organizational structure and facilities necessary to carry out the works under Article 20 of the Act to operate it as the Promotion Institute.
Article 20 (Business Activities)
The Promotion Institute shall carry out the following business activities:
Article 21 (Organizational Structure and Facilities)
(1) The Promotion Institute shall have a President who shall have overall control over affairs within his/her remit, in compliance with the Mayor's instructions and shall command and supervise employees under his/her control.
Article 22 (Operating Expenses)
(1) The Mayor may subsidize the Promotion Institute's necessary expenses, within budget, for the operation of the Promotion Institute.
Article 23 (Placement of Operating Employees)
(1) To be qualified for an employee of the Promotion Institute, a person shall have an educational background or a career necessary to perform his/her duties.
Article 24 (Tuition Fees, etc.)
(1) The President of the Promotion Institute may charge user fees, tuition fees, or other similar fees to users of the Promotion Institute.
Article 25 (Management of Income)
Donations and other income generated by operating the Promotion Institute shall be expended for the following purposes:
Article 26 (Business Year)
The business year of the Promotion Institute shall coincide with the Metropolitan Government's fiscal year of general accounts.
Article 27 (Termination of Entrustment Contract and Revocation of Designation)
The Mayor may terminate an entrustment contract or revoke the designation of the Promotion Institute if any of the following events occurs:
Article 28 (Approval of Business Plan, etc.)
(1) The Promotion Institute shall prepare a business plan and a budget for each business year and shall obtain approval thereof from the Mayor by not later than one month before the beginning of the business year. The same shall apply to any intended revision to the plan or budget.
Article 29 (Operating Regulations)
Except as otherwise provided for in this Ordinance, matters necessary for the operation of the Promotion Institute shall be determined separately by the Mayor.
CHAPTER Ⅳ SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONS
Article 30 (Guidance, Supervision, and Evaluation)
(1) If necessary, the Mayor may require the Promotion Institute to report the current status of operation of the Promotion Institute or assign public officials under his/her control or a person designated by the Mayor to check and inspect its business activities.
Article 31 (Grant and Settlement of Subsidies)
As to the management of expenses subsidized in connection with the promotion of lifelong education, the Seoul Metropolitan Government Ordinance on the Management of Subsidies shall apply mutatis mutandis.
Article 32 (Dispatch of Public Officials)
(1) The Mayor may assign public officials under his/her control to work for the Promotion Institute pursuant to Article 30-4 of the Local Public Officials Act in order to achieve the objectives of establishment of the Promotion Institute.
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