Constitutional Complaint on Water Source Regulations Remains Unresolved for Five Years
Namyangju City Submits Petition to Constitutional Court Urging Review
Mayor Joo Gwangdeok Signs First; City Officials Launch Voluntary Signature Campaign
Namyangju City, Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Joo Gwang-deok) announced on the 7th that it plans to submit a petition to the Constitutional Court urging the prompt completion of the review process, following the filing of a constitutional complaint in October 2020 together with representatives of Joan-myeon residents to improve water source regulations.
This petition reflects concerns about the prolonged unresolved constitutional complaint and is a measure to publicly declare the city’s strong determination to improve water source regulations.
Starting with Mayor Joo Gwang-deok’s first signature, voluntary participation in signing the petition by all public officials will be encouraged to add empathy and weight to the petition.
Previously, in October 2020, the city jointly filed a constitutional complaint with representatives of Joan-myeon residents, pointing out the irrationality of water source regulations. However, nearly five years have passed without a conclusion, leading to strong opposition from the local community.
Namyangju City emphasizes in this petition that the current water source regulations are outdated, based on standards from 50 years ago, and are an obsolete system lagging behind the times. It argues that the basic rights of Joan-myeon residents must be guaranteed through reasonable regulatory improvements.
Furthermore, it states that a prompt judgment from the Constitutional Court is necessary to break the vicious cycle of conflicts and friction between local residents and administration, as well as daily inconveniences caused by unreasonable regulations.
Mayor Joo Gwang-deok stressed, “Unreasonable regulations are like a ‘poison’ that adversely affects people’s livelihoods, the economy, and national competitiveness. We public officials have the duty to correct the irrational regulations of this era. Acts that cause social harm must be eliminated.”
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