CHAPTER I GENERAL PROVISIONS Article 1 (Purpose) The purpose of this Ordinance is to provide for matters mandated by the Framework Act on Building and the Enforcement Decree of the same Act and matters necessary for the construction policy of the Seoul Metropolitan Government. <Amended by Ordinance No. 6899, Jul. 19, 2018>

Article 2 (Definitions) The definitions of terms used in this Ordinance are as follows: <Amended by Ordinance No. 5865, May 14, 2015; Ordinance No. 6893, Jul. 19, 2018>
1. The term "public space" means vacant land or space in private land provided for public use in accordance with related statutes or regulations or additional clauses attached thereto, such as open vacant land, open space, vacant land between a road and a building, etc. established under the National Land Planning and Utilization Act or the Building Act;
2. The term "building lifecycle management" means proper building management by the owner, and the relevant expert engineers and administrative agencies with their integrated coordination from the conception and planning of a building to its demolition based on the characteristics of the building such as the years of lapse, scale, purpose, structure, and facilities.

Article 3 (Relationship to Other Ordinances of the Seoul Metropolitan Government) (1) Where the Mayor of the Seoul Metropolitan Government (hereinafter referred to as the "Mayor") or the head of an autonomous Gu (hereinafter referred to as "head of a Gu") enacts or amends any other Ordinance related to construction, he or she shall enact or amend such Ordinance to meet the purposes and the basic principles of the Framework Act on Building (hereinafter referred to as the "Act").
(2) With regard to matters concerning construction policies and the promotion of architectural culture, the Mayor or the head of a Gu shall apply this Ordinance, except otherwise provided in other Ordinances.

CHAPTER II FORMULATION OF CONSTRUCTION POLICIES Article 4 (Formulation of Master Construction Plan) (1) The Mayor shall formulate and execute a master plan on construction policies (hereinafter referred to as "master construction plan") of the Seoul Metropolitan Government (hereinafter referred to as the "Seoul Government") that best suits the current status and the social, economic and cultural conditions of the Seoul Government pursuant to Article 12 (1) of the Act, on a five-year basis.
(2) Where the Mayor intends to formulate or amend a master construction plan, he or she shall confirm such after seeking opinions from the Seoul Metropolitan Council and deliberation by the Construction Policy Committee after a public hearing and residents' inspection.
(3) The Mayor shall publicly notify the master construction plan confirmed under paragraph (2) in the Official Gazette of the Seoul Government (hereinafter referred to as the "Official Gazette").

Article 5 (Details of Master Construction Plan) The following matters shall be included in a master construction plan:
1. Matters concerning the current status, circumstantial changes and prospects of construction;
2. The basic objective and direction of the promotion of construction policies;
3. Measures for the development and support of construction;
4. Matters concerning the preservation and management of excellent buildings or the space environment;
5. Matters concerning the preservation and promotion of Hanok, traditional Korean-style houses;
6. Matters concerning the maintenance and management of public space;
7. Matters concerning the realization of policies referred to in Articles 7 through 9 of the Act;
8. Matters concerning a resident participation plan, such as the establishment of an autonomous residents' organization and support in the operation thereof for the promotion of architectural culture, etc.;
9. Other matters the Mayor deems necessary for the promotion of architectural culture and the improvement of buildings and the space environment.

Article 6 (Insignificant Changes in Master Construction Plan) "Insignificant matters prescribed by Ordinance" in Article 4 (2) of the Enforcement Decree of the Framework Act on Building (hereinafter referred to as the "Decree") means the following:
1. Matters falling under subparagraph 1, 6, 8 or 9 of Article 5;
2. Other matters deemed not to have major influence on the basic direction of the relevant plan by the Construction Policy Committee.

Article 7 (Reflection of Master Construction Plan) Where the Mayor or the head of a Gu intends to formulate or amend any kind of plan on construction, he or she shall reflect a master construction plan therein.

Article 8 (Research on Materials) (1) The Mayor may research materials, etc. necessary for the formulation of a master construction plan, deliberation by the Construction Policy Committee, and the execution of matters prescribed by the Act, the Decree and the Ordinance, such as public space and building lifecycle management, etc.
(2) For research on materials, etc. under paragraph (1), the Mayor may request the head of a Gu, the head of a corporation or industrial complex established by the Seoul Government or a Gu (referring to "autonomous Gu"; hereinafter the same shall apply) in accordance with the Local Public Enterprises Act, the head of a nonprofit corporation funded by the Seoul Government or a Gu, or the head of an organization over which the Mayor or the head of a Gu has the authority of supervision (hereinafter referred to as "head of a related organization") to submit necessary materials or opinions, or request them to research some of them directly.

CHAPTER III CONSTRUCTION POLICY COMMITTEE Article 9 (Establishment of Construction Policy Committee) (1) A Construction Policy Committee (hereinafter referred to as the "Committee") shall be established under the jurisdiction of the Mayor for deliberation of important policies in the field of construction of the Seoul Government, coordination or recommendation of construction policies among Gus or related divisions, and deliberation or execution of other matters prescribed by the Act or the Decree.
(2) Where necessary, the Committee may form subcommittees to have them conduct or research and report the relevant business. <Amended by Ordinance No. 7423, Dec. 31, 2019>
(3) The Committee may establish a sectoral committee for in-depth review on construction related policies, and members of the Committee shall be members of a sectoral committee. <Newly Inserted by Ordinance No. 6893, Jul. 19, 2018>
(4) The Committee may establish and operate an advisory group to consult about professional and technical matters. <Amended by Ordinance No. 6893, Jul. 19, 2018>

Article 10 (Functions of Committee) (1) The Committee shall deliberate on the following matters: <Amended by Ordinance No. 5865, May 14, 2015; Ordinance No. 6893, Jul. 19, 2018>
1. Matters concerning the enactment and amendment of Seoul Metropolitan Government Framework Ordinance on Building;
2. Matters concerning the formulation and execution of a master construction plan;
3. Matters concerning improvement in architectural administration;
4. Matters concerning projects and activities for the creation of the foundation of architectural culture;
5. Matters concerning financial support for the promotion of architectural culture referred to in Article 24;
6. Matters concerning establishment, etc. of criteria of architectural design referred to in Article 30;
7. Matters concerning designation, etc. of a pilot project of architectural design referred to in Article 31;
8. Other matters subject to deliberation under other statutes or regulations or municipal ordinances.
(2) The Committee shall advise on the following matters: <Newly Inserted by Ordinance No. 5865, May 14, 2015; Ordinance No. 6893, Jul. 19, 2018; Ordinance No. 7423, Dec. 31, 2019>
1. Matters concerning the placement of order for the following items:
(a) Projects implemented by the Mayor (including business places of Seoul Government, public enterprises or corporations established by the Seoul Government under the Local Public Enterprises Act, and non-profit corporations funded by the Seoul Government, hereinafter referred to as "Mayor, etc.") or the head of a Gu, which shall be a public building and a space environment project (including spaces such as streets, parks, plazas, and bridges, and facilities affiliated in such spaces which the general public use) into which at least 10 billion won of the Seoul Government's finance has been put or for which at least 20 billion won of construction cost is estimated;
(b) Matters concerning the placement of order for a project of which project site has more than 5,000 square meter area or which constructs houses for at least 100 households among housing site development businesses, urban development projects, and rental housing construction projects;
(c) Matters concerning the placement of order for a project which develops a site for relocation of urban planning facilities, or public facilities: Provided, That it excludes such cases as the site area is less than 5,000 square meters;
(d) Other matters requested by the Mayor as he or she deems advice by the Committee is needed.
2. Other matters separately determined by the Mayor concerning the formation of policies or plans influencing important space environment of the Seoul Government;
3. and 4. Deleted. <by Ordinance No. 6893, Jul. 19, 2018>

Article 11 (Formation of Committee) (1) The Committee shall be comprised of not more than 30 members, including a chairperson and a vice chairperson.
(2) The Mayor shall appoint or commission the chairperson from among its members and the vice chairperson shall be elected by the Committee from among its members.
(3) The Mayor shall appoint or commission members from among the following persons:
1. Members of the Seoul Metropolitan Council;
2. Public officials designated by the Mayor;
3. Persons who have knowledge of and expertise in the relevant field, such as architecture, city, and culture.

Article 12 (Term of Office of Members) (1) The term of office of a member shall be two years, and a commissioned member may be recommissioned.
(2) The term of office of a member who fills a vacancy shall be the remaining term of his or her predecessor.
(3) The term of office of a member appointed or commissioned with a position designated shall be the term during which he or she holds such a position.

Article 13 (Duties of Chairperson) (1) The chairperson of the Committee shall represent the Committee, preside over its meetings as the chairperson, and exercise the overall control of its affairs.
(2) Where the chairperson is unable to perform his or her duties due to extenuating circumstances, the vice chairperson shall perform duties of the chairperson on behalf of him or her, and where the vice chairperson is unable to attend a meeting, a member designated by the chairperson in advance or in order of seniority shall perform duties of the chairperson on behalf of him or her.

Article 14 (Operation of Committee) (1) The chairperson shall convene a meeting of the Committee.
(2) A meeting of the Committee shall open with the attendance of a majority of all incumbent members and pass a resolution with a concurrent vote of a majority of those present: Provided, That a member who fails to participate in deliberation pursuant to Article 18 shall be excluded from the number of incumbent members.
(3) Where the chairperson deems it necessary, the Committee may deliberate and make a resolution in writing.

Article 15 (Administrative Secretary) (1) The Committee shall have an administrative secretary to handle its administrative affairs, and the head of a division (Director) in charge shall be the administrative secretary.
(2) The administrative secretary may have a public official under his or her jurisdiction conduct necessary business.

Article 16 (Formation of Subcommittees) (1) A subcommittee shall be comprised of at least three members, but not more than seven members, including one chairperson.
(2) The chairperson of the Committee shall designate the chairperson and members of a subcommittee from among members of the Committee.

Article 17 (Keeping of Minutes) (1) The Committee shall prepare and retain minutes and written resolutions stating each of the following:
1. The date and time and venue for a meeting;
2. The names of members present at a meeting;
3. Matters deliberated upon;
4. The result of deliberation;
5. Other matters the Committee deems necessary.
(2) The Committee may have a stenographer prepare the minutes.

Article 18 (Disqualification of, Challenge to, or Refrainment by, Members) (1) Where a member falls under any of the following cases, he or she shall be disqualified after deliberation by the relevant Committee: <Amended by Ordinance No. 7423, Dec. 31, 2019>
1. Where the member or his or her current or former spouse is the person concerned, or a joint obligee or joint obligor on the relevant issue;
2. Where the member is or was in a relative of the applicant for the relevant issue;
3. Where the commissioned member conducted testimony, appraisal, legal counsel, damage assessment or services with respect to the relevant issue or participated therein;
4. Where the member has participated in services, legal counsel or appraisal with respect to the relevant issue before he or she becomes a commissioned member;
5. Where the commissioned member participates or participated in the relevant issue as an agent of the applicant.
(2) If the circumstances indicate that it would be impracticable to expect fairness from a member, an interested party to deliberation by the Committee may request challenge of such member to the chairperson, and the Committee shall decide such recusal by voting. In such cases, the member subject to challenge may not participate in the decision. <Amended by Ordinance No. 5865, May 14, 2015>
(3) Where any disqualification ground under any of the subparagraphs of paragraph (1) accrues to a member, the member may refrain from the deliberation and decision of the relevant issue of his/her own accord. <Amended by Ordinance No. 5865, May 14, 2015>

Article 18-2 (Dismissal of Members) Where a member falls under any of the following, the Mayor may dismiss the relevant member: <Amended by Ordinance No. 7191, May 16, 2019>
1. Where he or she can not perform his or her duties any more due to long-term physical and mental disorder;
2. Where he or she is deemed inappropriate as a member due to neglect of duties, injury of dignity, or other reasons;
3. Where he or she does not refrain even when falling under any of the subparagraphs of Article 18 (1).
[This Article Newly Inserted by Ordinance No. 5865, May 14, 2015]

Article 19 (Confidentiality) No member of the Committee or person who has attended a meeting of the Committee or participated in the business thereof shall disclose confidential information he or she has learned in the course of performing his or her duties.

Article 20 (Request for Cooperation of Related Agencies) (1) Where deemed necessary for conducting its business affairs, the Committee may have a competent public official or related person attend a meeting of the Committee to seek his or her opinion or request him or her to submit materials.
(2) Where necessary, a member may visit the relevant site and conduct on-site inspections following resolutions of the Committee.

Article 21 (Request for Investigation or Research) (1) Where necessary, the Committee may request a related expert or related agency or organization to conduct investigations or research.
(2) Where the Committee requests investigations or research pursuant to paragraph (1), it may pay necessary expenses within budgetary limits. <Amended by Ordinance No. 7191, May 16, 2019>

Article 22 (Allowances) The Mayor may reimburse members who attend a meeting of the Committee and persons who attend a meeting of the Committee at the request of the Committee for allowances, travel expenses and other necessary expenses, within budgetary limits. <Amended by Ordinance No. 6893, Jul. 19, 2018>

Article 22-2 (Reporting of Policies on Construction to Seoul Metropolitan Council) (1) The Mayor shall prepare a report on the establishment and implementation of major policies on construction on a two-year basis, seeking opinions thereon from the Construction Policy Committee of the Seoul Government, and shall submit the report to the competent Standing Committee of the Seoul Metropolitan Council.
(2) The report provided in paragraph (1) shall include the following matters: <Amended by Ordinance No. 7191, May 16, 2019>
1. Matters concerning the establishment and implementation of a master construction plan and the performance thereof;
2. Matters concerning the improvement of systems for the creation of a foundation for architectural culture;
3. Matters concerning measures and projects for the promotion of architectural culture and financial assistance therein;
4. Other important matters concerning construction, subject to deliberation by the Committee under Article 10.
[This Article Newly Inserted by Ordinance No. 5227, Jan. 5, 2012]

Article 23 (Operating Rules) Except as provided in this Ordinance, matters necessary for the organization and operation of the Committee, subcommittee, sectoral committee or advisory group shall determined by the chairperson, after resolution by the Committee. <Amended by Ordinance No. 6899, Jul. 29, 2018>

CHAPTER IV PROMOTION OF ARCHITECTURAL CULTURE Article 24 (Financial Support for Promotion of Architectural Culture) (1) The Mayor may subsidize or loan expenses incurred in the following projects for improvement of buildings and the space environment, such as public space and building lifecycle management, and for the promotion of architectural culture:
1. Projects prescribed in the subparagraphs of Articles 20 and 22 (1) of the Act;
2. Other projects the Mayor deems necessary.
(2) A person who intends to obtain financial support, etc. shall file an application for support with the Mayor according to the procedure and methods prescribed by rule.
(3) Upon receipt of an application for support pursuant to paragraph (2), the Mayor shall decide whether to support it, after deliberation by the Committee and notify the applicant of the result thereof.
(4) Where necessary, the Mayor may modify details of an application, etc. with the applicant before he or she makes a decision pursuant to paragraph (3).

Article 25 (Securing of Funds) The Mayor may secure funds necessary for improvement of buildings and the space environment, such as public space and building lifecycle management, and for promotion of architectural culture.

Article 26 (Application for Support Funds and Payment Thereof) (1) A person notified of a decision of financial support pursuant to Article 24 shall file an application for support funds with the Mayor, as prescribed by rule.
(2) Where the Mayor receives an application pursuant to paragraph (1), he or she shall pay support funds once each quarter according to the procedure and methods of payment, as prescribed by rule.

Article 27 (Interest Rates on Loans and Repayment Thereof) (1) The interest rates, conditions of support, methods of repayment, etc. of loans as part of the financial support described in Article 24 shall be prescribed by rule, in consideration of the period of a project, interest rates of a financial institution, etc.
(2) The date of repayment of a loan referred to in paragraph (1) shall be the last day of each quarter: Provided, That in cases of the fourth quarter, it shall be December 20.
(3) The Mayor may take necessary measures for financial management and preservation of claims.

Article 28 (Reporting on Projects) (1) Where a person who receives support pursuant to Article 24 intends to commence a project, he or she shall report the commencement of the project to the Mayor by not later than seven days before the commencement thereof, as prescribed by rule of the Seoul Government.
(2) When a person who has been given subsidies as part of the financial support falls under any of the following cases, he or she shall submit a report on the actual result of the relevant project to the Mayor within one month therefrom:
1. When he or she completes the project;
2. At each fiscal year-end;
3. When the suspension or discontinuance of the project is decided upon.
(3) Each of the following documents shall be attached to the report of the actual result of a project referred to in paragraph (2):
1. The current status of the project;
2. The actual outcomes of the promotion of the project;
3. Details of the execution and settlement of working expenses;
4. Details of his or her own assessment;
5. Other documents determined by the Mayor.

Article 29 (Guidance and Supervision) (1) In order to effectively promote a project, efficiently manage and spend support funds, etc., the Mayor may request the persons concerned, such as a project developer and contractor, to report necessary matters, such as the current status of the project or the execution of funds, or to submit related materials, and have a public official under his or her jurisdiction or a person he or she designates check and inspect his or her business affairs through books, documents, etc. at his or her office or place of work.
(2) Where the Mayor finds unjust matters, such as a violation of any statute or regulation or the conditions of support, and falsehood in details of an application, he or she may take necessary measures, such as directing the persons concerned to submit materials or take corrective measures.
(3) Where a person who has received financial support falls under any of the following cases, the Mayor may take necessary measures, such as the cancellation or withdrawal of a decision to support, reservation or suspension of support, and recovery of support funds already paid: <Amended by Ordinance No. 5865, May 14, 2015>
1. Where he or she violates any statute or regulation or the conditions of financial support;
2. Where he or she files an application by fraud or other improper means;
3. Where he or she is unable to use land or facilities previously arranged in a project plan;
4. Where a project developer fails to raise funds for the part other than the part covered with support funds, etc., of such money incurred in relation to the project;
5. Where a project developer fails to perform the whole or part of a project without justifiable cause;
6. Where falling under other grounds prescribed by rule of the Seoul Government.

Article 30 (Establishment of Standards for Architectural Design) (1) Where the Mayor separately determines standards for architectural design pursuant to Article 21 (3) of the Act, he or she shall include the following matters therein:
1. Matters concerning the establishment of an architectural design system that can improve the competitiveness of Seoul Metropolitan City;
2. Matters concerning the objectives of standards for architectural design and applicable objects thereof;
3. Matters concerning the securing of effectiveness of standards for architectural design;
4. Other matters the Mayor deems necessary.
(2) Where the Mayor determines or amends standards for architectural design pursuant to paragraph (1), he or she shall confirm the standards for architectural design after deliberation by the Construction Policy Committee after a debate among experts and a public hearing: Provided, That where the standards for architectural design are modified due to any of the following reasons, he or she may omit the debate and the public hearing, and modify the standards for architectural design after deliberation by the Construction Policy Committee:
1. Any amendment to this Ordinance or related statutes and regulations;
2. Where a reasonable reason for modification arises in the process of management, such as maintenance of unity and consistency, due to a change in social circumstances or a modification in a plan at a higher level or a related plan.
(3) When the Mayor has confirmed standards for architectural design, he or she shall publicly announce such standards in the Official Gazette.

Article 31 (Execution of Pilot Project of Architectural Design) (1) Where a private business entity intends to obtain designation of a project he or she is promoting himself or herself as a pilot project, he or she shall file a request of designation as a pilot project with the Mayor, as prescribed by rule.
(2) The Mayor may request the relevant business entity to submit materials, etc. if necessary for supervision, etc. on a pilot project. <Amended by Ordinance No. 5865, May 14, 2015>
(3) The specific procedures and methods, etc., such as designation requirements as a pilot project, and the extent of support, shall be prescribed by rule of the Seoul Government. <Amended by Ordinance No. 5865, May 14, 2015>

Article 32 (Architectural Design Coordination Committee) (1) The Architectural Design Coordination Committee pursuant to Article 20 (3) of the Decree shall be organized as follows: <Amended by Ordinance No. 5865, May 14, 2015>
1. It shall consist of not more than seven members including a chairperson and a vice chairperson;
2. A member shall be commissioned or appointed by the Major with recommendation of relevant organizations or institutions such as the society or association related to construction, from those persons who are public officials or who have knowledge or professionalism of relevant fields such as construction and design;
3. The chairperson shall be elected from among the members, and the term of a member shall be the period from the date he or she is commissioned or appointed to the date the pilot project of architectural design is finished.
(2) Other matters necessary for organization and operation of the Architectural Design Coordination Committee shall be determined by the Mayor. <Newly Inserted by Ordinance No. 5865, May 14, 2015; Ordinance No. 6899, Jul. 19, 2018>

Article 33 (Cooperation with Private Sector) The Mayor may establish a collaboration system with the private sector to support or promote construction related policies.
[This Article Wholly Amended by Ordinance No. 7588, May 19, 2020]

Article 34 Deleted. <by Ordinance No. 7588, May 19, 2020>

Article 35 (Commissioning or Entrustment of Business Affairs) (1) The Mayor may commission the head of a Gu to conduct the following projects concerning the improvement of buildings and the space environment and the promotion of architectural culture, or entrust such projects to the head of a related organization:
1. Matters concerning the management of public space referred to in subparagraph 1 of Article 2;
2. Matters concerning the building lifecycle management referred to in subparagraph 2 of Article 2;
3. Execution of projects referred to in the subparagraphs of Article 24 (1).
(2) The Mayor may entrust a financial institution with the following business affairs concerning support funds:
1. Matters concerning payment and recovery of support funds;
2. Matters concerning preservation of claims on support funds;
3. Other matters prescribed by rule.
(3) The Seoul Metropolitan Government Ordinance on Entrustment of Business and the Seoul Metropolitan Government Ordinance on Entrustment of Administrative Affairs to the Private Sector shall apply mutatis mutandis to the commissioning or entrustment of business affairs.

Article 36 (Operation of Seoul General Architect) (1) The Mayor may appoint a private expert (hereinafter referred to as "Seoul General Architect") who may provide consultation for establishment of space policies and strategies or opinions concerning reinforcement of the competitiveness of architectural and urban design such as overall control and coordination from persons qualified as provided in Article 21 of the Decree or those qualified equivalent thereto. <Amended by Ordinance No. 6893, Jul. 19, 2018>
(2) The Seoul General Architect shall serve as a part-time worker whose term of office is two years, and may be appointed consecutively for further terms. <Amended by Ordinance No. 6893, Jul. 19, 2018>
(3) The scope of duties of the Seoul General Architect shall be as follows: <Amended by Ordinance No. 6893, Jul. 19, 2018>
1. Consultation concerning construction in Seoul Metropolitan City and establishment of policies related to cities and design;
2. Consultation concerning planning and basic design of buildings and space environment the project expenditure or the design cost of which is at least 10 billion won or at least 200 million won respectively, which the Mayor, etc. places an order: Provided, That even if the project expenditure or the design cost of which is less than 10 billion won or less than 200 million won respectively, consultation concerning any of the following items:
(a) Projects to establish facilities related to tangible cultural heritage and art and cultural buildings (museums, art museums, exhibition halls and theaters);
(b) Projects related to education facilities (including projects to improve school restrooms) and related to social welfare facilities (including projects to improve facilities at childcare centers);
(c) Construction projects related to major arterial facilities and urban planning facilities (including parks, bridges, roads, and subway-related projects);
3. Consultation concerning planning and basic design of housing site development businesses, urban development projects, and rental housing construction projects, etc. implemented by the Mayor, etc.;
4. Consultation concerning planning and basic design of projects to develop sites for urban planning facilities or sites for relocation of public facilities;
5. Pre-consultation concerning designation and implementation of a pilot project of architectural design;
6. Establishment of information exchange and cooperation system with experts related to public construction;
7. Other matters requested by the Mayor, as he or she deems necessary.
(4) The Mayor may establish a supporting organization to handle the business affairs of the Seoul General Architect.
(5) The Seoul General Architect may not provide information or materials obtained in the course of his or her duties to a third party, or utilize such information or materials for any purpose other than the intended one, and shall not participate in any affairs on public projects of the Seoul Government (bidding, prize contest, or conduct of services, etc.) as an individual or a corporation which the individual belongs to.
(6) The Seoul General Architect may report criteria for business processing such as basic direction of consultation in implementation of any of the subparagraphs of paragraph (3) to the relevant standing committee.
(7) The Mayor may pay allowances to the Seoul General Architect within the budget, and determine other matters necessary for operation methods.
[This Article Newly Inserted by Ordinance No. 5865, May 14, 2015]

Article 37 (Operation of Public Architects and Village Architects) (1) The Mayor may appoint and manage an expert who plans, designs, generally controls, coordinates and manages public projects (hereinafter referred to as "public architect" or “village architect”) to maintain consistency of the plans throughout the whole process of the planning, design, construction, maintenance and management of each public project or project on a village basis, etc. conducted in Seoul Metropolitan City, from among persons qualified as provided in Article 21 of the Decree or those qualified equivalent thereto. <Amended by Ordinance No. 6893, Jul. 19, 2018; Ordinance No. 7359, Sep. 26, 2019>
(2) The term of office of a public architect and village architect shall be two years and he or she may be appointed consecutively for further terms. <Amended by Ordinance No. 6893, Jul. 19, 2018; Ordinance No. 7359, Sep. 26, 2019>
(3) The scope of duties of a public architect shall be as follows: <Amended by Ordinance No. 6893, Jul. 19, 2018; Ordinance No. 7423, Dec. 31, 2019>
1. Planning or designing of a public building, the order for which is placed by the Mayor, etc., or coordination and consultation concerning planning and designing thereof;
2. Consultation on establishment of renewal plans (residential environment improvement projects, redevelopment projects, reconstruction projects, urban development projects, etc. under the Act on the Improvement of Urban Areas and Residential Environments, the Urban Development Act, and the Special Act on the Promotion of Urban Renewal) determined by the Mayor;
3. Consultation on planning and designing of a pilot project of architectural design;
4. Other consultation on planning and designing for public buildings, deemed necessary by the Mayor.
(4) The scope of duties of a village architect shall be as follows: <Newly Inserted by Ordinance No. 7359, Sep. 26, 2019>
1. Advice on major current issues concerning the construction or the space environment on a village basis;
2. Preparation of a village map for public interest on a village basis and discovery of government projects through on-site investigation;
3. Implementation of a coordinator role in the construction or the space environment of public and private business for a village and promotion of a pilot project thereof;
4. General controlling and planning of matters concerning private building activities in a village such as support for house repair, improvement of unoccupied houses, and a project for self-housing improvement or implementation of a coordinator role thereof;
5. Education for the revitalization of local community and the promotion of construction culture.
(5) The Mayor may determine matters necessary for operation such as methods and procedures of affairs of a public architect and village architect. <Amended by Ordinance No. 7359, Sep. 26, 2019>
(6) The Mayor may support activities conducted by a village architect within budgetary limits by establishing separate guidelines and a village architect who are subsidized shall submit details of activities, etc. to the Mayor. <Newly Inserted by Ordinance No. 7359, Sep. 26, 2019>
[This Article Newly Inserted by Ordinance No. 5865, May 14, 2015]

Article 38 (Dismissal of Seoul General Architect, Public Architect and Village Architect) Where the Seoul General Architect, public architect or village architect falls under Article 18-2, the Mayor may dismiss such member. <Amended by Ordinance No. 7359, Sep. 26, 2019>
[This Article Newly Inserted by Ordinance No. 5865, May 14, 2015]

Article 39 (Principals of Affairs of Seoul General Architect, Public Architect and Village Architect) (1) Private experts such as the Seoul General Architect, public architects and village architect (hereafter referred to as "private expert" in this Article) shall endeavor to establish organic relationship and have smooth business cooperation with the head of a relevant division. <Amended by Ordinance No. 7359, Sep. 26, 2019>
(2) A private expert shall not infringe on the unique service fields of a public official in charge and shall promote understanding on the service so as to minimize discord.
(3) A private expert shall endeavor to maintain a horizontal relationship with a public official in charge, respect opinions of public officials as much as possible on an equivalent position, and refrain from oppressive attitudes and instructions.
[This Article Newly Inserted by Ordinance No. 5865, May 14, 2015]

ADDENDUM
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
ADDENDUM <Ordinance No. 5227, Jan. 5, 2012>
This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
ADDENDA <Ordinance No. 5865, May 14, 2015>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
Article 2 (Applicability to Dismissal Provisions)
The amended provisions of Article 18-2 shall begin to apply from the person who is in the position of a member as of the date when this Ordinance enters into force.
ADDENDUM <Ordinance No. 6386, Jan. 5, 2017>
This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
ADDENDUM <Ordinance No. 6700, Jan. 4, 2018>
This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
ADDENDUM <Ordinance No. 6893, Jul. 19, 2018>
This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
ADDENDA <Ordinance No. 6899, Jul. 19, 2018>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation. (Proviso Omitted)
Articles 2 through 35 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Ordinance No. 7046, Mar. 28, 2019>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
Article 2 Omitted.
ADDENDUM <Ordinance No. 7191, May 16, 2019>
This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
ADDENDUM <Ordinance No. 7359, Sep. 26, 2019>
This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
ADDENDUM <Ordinance No. 7423, Dec. 31, 2019>
This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
ADDENDUM <Ordinance No. 7588, May 19, 2020>
This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.