Operating the Council
Council activities are primarily comprised of plenary, standing committee activities and special committee activities. Meetings include regular meetings and special meetings. Regular meeting is held twice a year and the total period of regular meetings and special meetings is 120 days. A request to call for a special meeting can be made by the mayor or by the joint signatures of more than one-third of the incumbent council members. The chairperson of the council must call for a special meeting within 15 days after the receipt of the request.
Plenary Session
The plenary is the body that makes final decision and its session is convened with the attendance of more than one-third of the incumbent council members. Unless otherwise regulated, decisions of the Council are adopted with the attendance of a majority of all the members on the register and by a concurrent majority vote of the members present.
When a Council member desires to take the floor, he or she shall must the Chairperson’s permission. Council members may ask questions, speak on the proceedings, speak on personal matters, make supplementary speeches and make five-minute free speeches.
When a Council member desires to take the floor, he or she shall must the Chairperson’s permission. Council members may ask questions, speak on the proceedings, speak on personal matters, make supplementary speeches and make five-minute free speeches.
Standing Committees
- Steering Committee The Committee handles matters related to operating the Council, the Secretariat and Council regulations.
- Administration and Welfare Committee The Committee handles matters related to and oversee the work of the Audit Officer, Public-Private Cooperation Officer, PR Officer, Administrative Safety Bureau, Education and Culture Bureau, Citizens Welfare Bureau, health centers and Facilities Management Corporation.
- Finance and Construction Committee The Committee handles matters related to and oversees the work of the Finance and Economy Bureau, Transportation and Environment Bureau and Urban Construction Bureau.
Special Committees
- Special committees can be established under the decision of the plenary when deliberations on special matters are required.
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Special Committee on Budget and Accounts
Reviews budget bills and accounts.
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Special Committee on Ethics
Reviews eligibility of and disciplinary actions for Council members.
