Article 1 (Purpose) The purpose of this Ordinance is to provide for matters necessary for the establishment and operation of Seoul English and Creativity Village in order to provide citizens with opportunities to experience the culture of English-speaking areas and enhance creativity and opportunities for lifelong education. <Amended by Ordinance No. 4944, Mar. 2, 2010; Ordinance No. 6572, Jul. 13, 2017>

Article 2 (Definition) The terms used in this Ordinance shall be defined as follows:
1. The term "Seoul English Village" means facilities that the Seoul Metropolitan Government (hereinafter referred to as the "Seoul Government") establishes and operates in order to provide opportunities to experience the culture of English-speaking areas;
2. The term "Seoul Creativity Village" means facilities that the Seoul Government establishes and operates in order to provide youth, etc. with programs that help enhance creative cognition through participation and experiences.
[This Article Wholly Amended by Ordinance No. 6572, Jul. 13, 2017]

Article 3 (Name, etc. of Seoul English and Creativity Village) The name and location of the Seoul English Village that the Mayor of the Seoul Metropolitan Government (hereinafter referred to as the "Mayor") establishes and operates pursuant to this Ordinance shall be as specified in attached Table 1. <Amended by Ordinance No. 4944, Mar. 2, 2010; Ordinance No. 6572, Jul. 13, 2017>

Article 4 (Eligible Users) The persons who are eligible for the use of the Seoul English and Creativity Village shall be as specified in the following subparagraphs: Provided, That the youth under subparagraph 1 of Article 3 of the Framework Act on Youth shall be given priority for the use: <Amended by Ordinance No. 4944, Mar. 2, 2010; Ordinance No. 6572, Jul. 13, 2017>
1. Persons registered as residents of the Seoul Metropolitan Government;
2. Persons enrolled in a school in the Seoul Metropolitan Government;
3. Persons who have a job in the Seoul Metropolitan Government;
4. Persons whom the Mayor considers necessary.

Article 5 (User Fees) (1) The Mayor shall impose user fees on persons who use the Seoul English and Creativity Village and collect user fees from such persons. <Amended by Ordinance No. 4944, Mar. 2, 2010; Ordinance No. 6572, Jul. 13, 2017>
(2) The Mayor shall determine the user fees for the Seoul English and Creativity Village within the limits set out in attached Table 2 and shall publicly notify the general public thereof through the Seoul Metropolitan Government Official Bulletin. <Amended by Ordinance No. 4944, Mar. 2, 2010; Ordinance No. 6572, Jul. 13, 2017>

Article 6 (Exemption from User Fees) (1) The Mayor may exempt the following users from user fees under Article 5 within the budget: <Amended by Ordinance No. 4944, Mar. 2, 2010>
1. Beneficiaries under Article 3 of the Medical Care Assistance Act or youth who are family members of such beneficiaries;
2. Youth registered as the disabled under Act on Welfare of Persons with Disabilities;
3. Youth admitted to social welfare facilities under the Social Welfare Services Act;
4. Youth of persons entitled to the protection under Article 5 of the Single-Parent Family Support Act;
5. Other youth whom the Mayor considers necessary to exempt from user fees since they are eligible for social care.
(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (1), when a youth who holds a Dadoongee Happiness Card (referring to a card issued to a family with two or more children in Seoul Metropolitan City) intends to use the Seoul English and Creativity Village, the Mayor may exempt the youth from user fees by 50 percent of the fees otherwise borne by him/her. The foregoing shall apply only to cases where the number of children registered in a Dadoongee Happiness Card is not less than three persons. <Newly Inserted by Ordinance No. 4944, Mar. 2, 2010; Ordinance No. 6572, Jul. 13, 2017>

Article 7 (Refund of User Fees) (1) The Mayor shall refund the user fees under Article 5 in any of the following cases: <Amended by Ordinance No. 4944, Mar. 2, 2010; Ordinance No. 6572, Jul. 13, 2017>
1. Where the Seoul Government or a person entrusted with the management and operation of the Seoul English and Creativity Village fails to provide an educational program or a place of education of the Seoul English and Creativity Village due to the circumstances of the Seoul Government or such a person;
2. Where a person who has already paid user fees is unable to use the Seoul English Village due to an extenuating circumstance.
(2) If any of the causes of refunding user fees under paragraph (1) occurs, the Mayor shall refund the full amount of the user fees already paid, if the lesson has not begun yet, or the user fees for the remaining lesson days excluding the elapsed lesson days, if the lesson has already begun, within five days from the day on which a request for refund is filed. <Amended by Ordinance No. 4944, Mar. 2, 2010>

Article 8 (Entrustment of Management and Operation) (1) The Mayor may entrust a superintendent of eduction, legal entity, organization, or individual with the management and operation of the Seoul English and Creativity Village. <Amended by Ordinance No. 6572, Jul. 13, 2017>
(2) A person to whom the management and operation of the Seoul English and Creativity Village is entrusted shall establish and implement regulations necessary for the management and operation of the facilities. In such cases, the person shall obtain approval from the Mayor for the regulations on the management and operation of the facilities and any intended amendment to the regulations. <Amended by Ordinance No. 4944, Mar. 2, 2010; Ordinance No. 6572, Jul. 13, 2017>
(3) If the Mayor entrusts a person with the management and operation of the Seoul English and Creativity Village, he/she may require the person to apply the Rules on Finance and Accounting of Social Welfare Institutions and Social Welfare Facilities mutatis mutandis to budgeting and accounting. <Amended by Ordinance No. 6016, Oct. 8, 2015; Ordinance No. 6572, Jul. 13, 2017>

Article 9 (Application Mutatis Mutandis of Other Ordinances) Except as otherwise provided for in this Ordinance, the Seoul Metropolitan Government Ordinance on Establishment and Operation of Youth Facilities and the Seoul Metropolitan Government Ordinance on Entrustment of Administrative Affairs to the Private Sector shall apply mutatis mutandis to the management and operation of the Seoul English and Creativity Village. <Amended by Ordinance No. 6572, Jul. 13, 2017>

ADDENDA
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
Article 2 Omitted.
Article 3 (Transitional Measures concerning Seoul English Village)
The "Seoul English Experience Village" established and operated pursuant to the Seoul Metropolitan Government Ordinance on Establishment and Operation of Youth Facilities shall be construed the "Seoul English Village" established pursuant to this Ordinance, and the name of such facilities shall be construed the "Seoul English Village Pungnap Camp" in attached Table 1.
ADDENDUM <Ordinance No. 4579, Nov. 1, 2007>
This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
ADDENDUM <Ordinance No. 4944, Mar. 2, 2010>
This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
ADDENDUM <Ordinance No. 6016, Oct. 8, 2015>
This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.