Article 1 (Purpose)
The purpose of this Ordinance is to create a social atmosphere in which essential workers are respected and to contribute to stabilizing citizens' lives and overcoming disasters by strengthening the safety and social protection of essential workers who perform face-to-face work while exposed to various risks in disaster situations.
Article 2 (Definitions)
The terms used in this Ordinance are defined as follows: <Amended on Apr. 28, 2022, Mar. 27, 2023>
Article 3 (Scope of Application)
This Ordinance shall apply to works and essential workers under Article 2.
Article 4 (Duties of the Mayor)
(1) The Mayor shall devise a plan to ensure that essential works can be performed without interruption in a disaster situation. <Amended on Apr. 28, 2022>
Article 5 (Relationship with Other Ordinances)
This Ordinance shall take precedence over other ordinances regarding the protection and support of essential workers in the event of a disaster. However, if there are provisions in other ordinances that are more advantageous than protection and support under this Ordinance, the provisions of that ordinance shall prevail.
Article 6 (Support Plan)
(1) The Mayor shall establish and implement a plan for the protection and support of essential workers (hereinafter referred to as "support plan") in the event of a disaster. <Amended on Apr. 28, 2022>
Article 7 (Fact-Finding Investigation)
(1) The Mayor may, if necessary, conduct a fact-finding investigation on the general status of essential works in the city, working environment, and treatment, etc. in order to establish a support plan under Article 6. <Amended on Apr. 28, 2022; Mar. 27, 2023>
Article 8 (Support Projects)
(1) The Mayor may promote the following projects to protect and support essential workers:
Article 9 (Establishment and Functions of Committee)
The Mayor may establish the Seoul Essential Workers Protection and Support Committee (hereinafter referred to as the "Committee") to deliberate on the following matters and seek advice: <Amended on Apr. 28, 2022>
Article 10 (Committee Composition)
(1) The committee shall consist of up to 15 members, including one chairperson and one vice chairperson. <Amended on Apr. 28, 2022>
Article 11 (Term of Office of Members)
The term of office of commissioned members shall be two years, and they may be reappointed only once.
Article 12 (Dismissal of Members)
If a member falls under any of the following subparagraphs, the Mayor may dismiss the member even before the term of office expires.
Article 13 (Duties of Chairperson)
(1) The chairperson shall represent the committee and oversee the affairs of the committee.
Article 14 (Operation of Committee)
(1) The chairperson shall convene a committee meeting in the following cases: <Amended on Apr. 28, 2022; Mar. 27, 2023>
Article 15 (Establishment of Cooperation System)
The Mayor may establish a cooperative system with central administrative agencies, local governments, and related professional organizations for efficient and systematic protection and support for essential workers.
Article 16 (Enforcement Rule)
Measures to enforce this Ordinance shall be prescribed by rule of the Seoul Government.
ADDENDUM <Ordinance No. 8673, Mar. 27, 2023> |