Article 1 (Purpose)
The purpose of this Ordinance is to directly or indirectly support those who has suffered property damage or mental health issues from fires that occur within the jurisdiction of the Seoul Metropolitan Government (hereinafter referred to as the "Seoul Government") by building partnerships with the private sector or mediating disputes between the affected parties so as to ensure their rehabilitation.
Article 2 (Definitions)
(1) The terms used in this Ordinance are defined as follows:
Article 3 (Scope of Application)
This Ordinance shall apply exclusively to sufferers from fires that occur within the jurisdiction of the Seoul Government.
Article 4 (Responsibilities of Mayor)
(1) The Mayor shall endeavor to encourage the self-reliance and protect the rights and interests of fire victims.
Article 5 (Support for Fire Victims)
(1) The following support may be provided to fire victims to ensure their rehabilitation:
Article 6 (Support through Partnerships with Private Sector)
The Mayor may conclude agreements or establish cooperative relationships with relevant private enterprises and organizations to facilitate the self-reliance of fire victims.
Article 7 (Fire Damage Dispute Mediation Committee)
(1) The Mayor may establish a Fire Damage Dispute Mediation Committee (hereinafter referred to as the "Mediation Committee") to deliberate on and mediate disputes between the affected parties of fire.
Article 8 (Organization and Operation of Mediation Committee)
(1) The Mediation Committee shall be organized and operated whenever required to hold a meeting and dissolved upon conclusion of the meeting.
Article 9 (Disqualification of Committee Members)
(1) A member of the Mediation Committee shall be disqualified from its deliberation in any of the following cases:
Article 10 (Removal of Committee Members)
The Mayor may remove a member from office in any of the following cases: Provided, That this shall not apply as otherwise provided in any other statute, regulation or Ordinance of the Seoul Government:
Article 11 (Applications for Dispute Mediation)
(1) A person who intends to submit a dispute to mediation in relation to fire damage shall prepare an application stating the basis and cause of the application in attached Form 2 and file the application with the Chief Officer of the Seoul Metropolitan Fire and Disaster Headquarters or the chief of the competent fire station.
Article 12 (Refusal and Suspension of Mediation)
(1) The Mediation Committee may refuse the mediation of a dispute in any of the following cases:
Article 13 (Establishment of Mediation)
(1) The Mediation Committee upon resolution on a mediation plan shall notify the parties to the dispute of such resolution without delay.
Article 14 (Hearing of Opinions)
The Mediation Committee may, with the consent of the person in question, request the parties to the dispute, an interested party, a witness, or an expert witness to be present at the meeting, to provide an opinion in writing, or to submit related documents.
Article 15 (Request for Cooperation from Relevant Institutions)
The Mediation Committee may, if necessary, request the head of a relevant institution to provide necessary cooperation such as the submission of information or opinions, the provision of technical knowledge, analysis, and the provision of expert opinions.
Article 16 (Allowances)
Members of the Mediation Committee may be paid participation allowances, agenda screening service allowances, and other allowances necessary for operating the Committee within budgetary limits in accordance with the Seoul Metropolitan Government Ordinance on the Payment of Committee Allowances and Travel Expenses.
Article 17 (Detailed Enforcement Rules)
Matters necessary for the enforcement of this Ordinance shall be determined by the Mayor.
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