SEOUL METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT ORDINANCE ON PROMOTION OF CITIZENS’ PRO BONO ACTIVITIES
CHAPTER I GENERAL PROVISIONS
Article 1 (Purpose)
The purpose of this Ordinance is to contribute to the promotion of pro bono activities of civil society and the sustainable development of local community through securing voluntary pro bono activities of the citizens of the Seoul Metropolitan Government and supporting sound growth of the pro bono activities.
Article 2 (Definition)
The terms used in this Ordinance shall be defined as below:
Article 3 (Basic Principles)
In order to support development of a civil society and citizens’ activities for the public interests, the Seoul Metropolitan Government, citizens engaging in activities for the public interests and the NPO shall understand and respect the diversity, spontaneity and creativity of each participating body and shall continuously promote the civil pro bono activity through mutual understanding and cooperation.
Article 4 (Participation of Citizens)
Each and every citizen has the right to lead and participate in various pro bono activities to make his/her life affluent, and shall endeavor to recognize his/her responsibilities and roles and publicize details of the pro bono activities.
Article 5 (Responsibilities of Mayor)
The Mayor of the Seoul Metropolitan Government (hereinafter referred to as the “Mayor”) shall endeavor to vitalize the citizens’ pro bono activities and actively promote relevant policies.
CHAPTER II SEOUL METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE ON PROMOTION OF CITIZENS’PRO BONO ACTIVITIES
Article 6 (Establishment and Functions)
(1) To consult the policies necessary for promotion of the civil pro bono activity and development of a civil society and review the matters concerning operation of the NPO support center, the Seoul Metropolitan Government Committee on Promotion of Citizens’ Pro Bono Activities (hereinafter referred to as “Committee”) shall be established.
Article 7 (Organization)
(1) The Committee shall be comprised of not more than 15 members including one chairperson and one deputy chairperson.
Article 8 (Operation)
(1) The chairperson shall represent the Committee and exercise overall control of the affairs of the Committee.
CHAPTER III SEOUL METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT NPO SUPPORT CENTER, ETC.
Article 9 (Establishment)
To promote the civil pro bono activity necessary for achieving the purposes under Article 1, the Seoul Metropolitan Government NPO Support Center may be established.
Article 10 (Functions)
The Center shall carry out the functions under each of the following subparagraphs:
Article 11 (Entrusted Operation of the Center)
(1) For the autonomous and efficient operation of the Center, the Mayor may entrust operation of the Center to a nonprofit civil group or corporation, etc. (hereinafter referred to as “Operator”).
Article 12 (Support and Settlement of Expenses)
(1) The Mayor may, within the budget concerned, support the expenses and project cost, etc. that are necessary for operation of the Center.
Article 13 (Operation of the Center)
The Operator who is entrusted with operation of the Center shall prepare the operational rule and plan that are necessary for management of the Center and implement them after obtaining the Committee’s approval thereof. The same shall apply where the Operator intends to alter the operational rule or plan.
Article 14 (Use Fee, Etc.)
(1) The NPO using the Center shall pay the fee, etc. for using the facilities and equipment of the Center.
Article 15 (Duties of Operator)
(1) Upon operating and managing the Center, the Operator shall diligently perform all his/her duties in accordance with relevant Acts and subordinate statutes.
Article 16 (Guidance and Supervision)
(1) With respect to carrying out entrusted affairs, the Mayor may have the entrusted institution report the matters necessary therefor, or he/she may inspect the documents and facilities, etc. that are necessary for guiding and supervising the entrusted affairs.
Article 17 (Cancellation, Etc. of Entrustment Agreement)
(1) Where an entrusted institution falls under any of the following subparagraphs, the Mayor may cancel the entrustment agreement:
Article 18 (Relationship with Other Acts and Subordinate Statutes)
Upon promoting the civil pro-bono activities, unless otherwise provided for in other Acts and subordinate statutes or Ordinance, the provisions prescribed in this Ordinance shall apply.
Article 19 (Enforcement Rules)
The matters necessary for enforcement of this Ordinance shall be determined by rule.
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