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BUSAN METROPOLITAN CITY FRAMEWORK ORDINANCE ON HUMAN RIGHTS

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BUSAN METROPOLITAN CITY FRAMEWORK ORDINANCE ON HUMAN RIGHTS

Responsible Division: Director General for Public Welfare and Labor Policy and Human Rights and Labor Policy Officer

Partially Amended by Ordinance No. 6535, Dec. 29, 2019

(Busan Metropolitan City Ordinance on guaranteeing Human Rights of Athletes)

Chapter I General Provisions
<Title of this chapter Newly Inserted on Jan. 1, 2020>

  • Article 1 (Purpose)
  • The purpose of this Ordinance is to create community where human dignity and worth are respected and to contribute to realize a human rights city by prescribing basic matters necessary to guarantee and promote human rights of citizens. [This Article Wholly Amended by Ordinance No. 5832, Jan. 1, 2019]
  • Article 2 (Definitions)
  • The definitions of terms used in this Ordinance shall be as follows:
    • 1. The term "human rights" means the dignity and worth of the human person, and freedoms and rights, which are guaranteed by the Constitution of the Republic of Korea and statutes; and recognized by international human rights treaties joined and ratified by the Republic of Korea and customary international laws:
    • 2. The term "citizens" means those who have a domicile or place of abode, who temporarily reside in Busan Metropolitan City (hereinafter referred to as the "City"), or who are working in the business place in the City;
    • 3. The term "human rights city" means the city where the human rights of citizens are realized in daily lives and where the citizens themselves are realizing a happy community as members of the city.
      [This Article Wholly Amended by Ordinance No. 5832, Jan. 1, 2019]
  • Article 2-2 (Basic Principle)
  • The human rights of citizens shall be respected and protected, and all citizens shall not be discriminated and shall be treated equally under Article 11 ① of the Constitution of the Republic of Korea.
    [This Article Newly Inserted by Ordinance No. 5832, Jan. 1, 2019]
  • Article 3 (Responsibilities of City)
  • ① The City shall establish and implement policies to guarantee and promote citizens' human rights and improve citizens' awareness of human rights. In such cases, it shall guarantee the maximum participation of citizens.
    <Amended by Ordinance No. 5832, Jan. 1, 2019>
  • ② Where the City becomes aware of the fact that human rights have been violated, it shall take necessary measures, such as informing the National Human Rights Commission or other relevant agencies of such fact.
  • Article 3-2 (Relationship to Other Municipal Ordinances)
  • ① In cases of establishing or amending other municipal ordinances regarding citizens' human rights, those ordinances shall correspond to this Ordinance.
  • ② Except as otherwise provided for in any other Ordinance, the guarantee and promotion of citizens' human rights shall be governed as prescribed by this Ordinance.
    [This Article Newly Inserted by Ordinance No. 5832, Jan. 1, 2019]

Chapter II Master Plans for Guarantee and Promotion of Human Rights
<Title of this chapter Newly Inserted on Jan. 1, 2020>

  • Article 4 (Formulation of Master Plans for Guarantee and Promotion of Human Rights)
  • ① The Mayor of Busan Metropolitan City (hereinafter referred to as the "Mayor") shall formulate and implement a master plan for the guarantee and promotion of human rights (hereinafter referred to as "master plan") in order to guarantee and promote citizens' human rights every five years. <Amended by Ordinance No. 5003, Mar. 19, 2014>
  • ② A master plan shall include the following: 1. Basic direction setting for the guarantee and promotion of citizens' human rights;
    • 1. Basic direction setting for the guarantee and promotion of citizens' human rights;
    • 2. The objectives of the promotion and strategies for each sector of social strata vulnerable to human rights, such as women, children, seniors;
    • 3. Policies to improve citizens' awareness of human rights;
    • 4. A plan for raising funds in order to promote policies to guarantee and promote citizens' human rights;
    • 5. Other matters necessary for guaranteeing and promoting citizens' human rights.
  • ③ Where necessary to formulate a master plan, the Mayor may hear opinions of citizens or relevant experts.
  • ④ According to the master plan under paragraph ①, the Mayor shall establish and execute an implementation plan every year.
    <Newly Inserted by Ordinance No. 5003, Mar. 19, 2014>
  • Article 4-2 (Survey of Actual Conditions and Publication of Reports)
  • ① The Mayor shall conduct a survey on citizens every five years to ascertain the actual conditions to guarantee and promote citizens' human rights and to formulate policies to ensure human rights.
  • ② The survey under paragraph ① shall include the municipal ordinances and rules of the City and Gus/Guns and subordinate guidelines thereof as well as general actual conditions.
  • ③ According to the results of such survey, the Mayor may request relevant Gus/Guns or agencies to improve relevant actual conditions or to establish, amend or abolish relevant municipal ordinances and rules and subordinate guidelines.
  • ④ Where the Mayor has conducted a survey under paragraph ①, he or she may publish the survey results as a report.
    [This Article Newly Inserted by Ordinance No. 5003; Mar. 19, 2014]

Chapter III Busan Metropolitan City Human Rights Committee
<Title of this chapter Newly Inserted on Jan. 1, 2020>

  • Article 5 (Establishment of Human Rights Committee)
  • ① The Mayor may establish the Busan Metropolitan Human Rights Committee (hereinafter referred to as the "Committee") in order to deliberate on the following and to provide advice and suggestions upon request:
    <Amended by Ordinance No. 5003, Mar. 19, 2014; Ordinance No. 5832, Jan. 1, 2019; Jul. 14, 2021>
    • 1. Matters concerning the formulation of a master plan and annual implementation plan; <Amended on Mar. 19, 2014>
    • 2. Matters concerning the development of projects to be executed for guaranteeing and promoting human rights;
    • 3. Matters concerning education and publicity on human rights;
    • 4. Matters concerning human rights impact assessments; <Newly Inserted by Ordinance No. 5832, Jan. 1, 2019>
    • 5. Matters concerning advice and suggestions on operation of the Busan Metropolitan City Human Rights Committee pursuant to Article 14;
    • 6. Matters concerning the establishment or amendment of the Citizens' Human Rights Charter; <Newly Inserted by Ordinance No. 5832, Jan. 1, 2019>
    • 7. Matters concerning each subparagraph of Article 11 of the Busan Metropolitan City Ordinance on guaranteeing human rights of athletes; <Newly Inserted on Dec. 29, 2021>
    • 8. Other matters submitted to a meeting by the chairperson of the Committee in connection with guaranteeing and promoting human rights. [Moved from Subparagraph 7 on Dec. 29, 2021]
  • ② The Committee may recommend the Mayor to take measures for improvement if he/she determines that municipal regulations and policies have a serious impact on the human rights of the citizens. <Newly Inserted on Jul. 14, 2021>
  • ③ The Mayor shall make efforts to implement the recommendation given from the Committee pursuant to subparagraph 2. <Newly Inserted on Jul. 14, 2021>
  • Article 6 (Composition of Committee)
  • ① The Committee shall be comprised of not more than 15 members, including one chairperson and one vice chairperson.
  • ② The chairperson of the Committee (hereinafter referred to as "chairperson") and the vice chairperson shall be elected by mutual vote from among its non-governmental members. <Amended by Ordinance No. 5832, Jan. 1, 2019>
  • ③ The Director General for Welfare and Labor Policy and the Director General of Social Welfare shall be ex officio members of the Committee, and the Mayor shall commission members of the Committee from among the following: <Amended by Ordinance No. 4881, Jul. 10, 2013; Ordinance No. 5078, Jan. 1, 2015; Ordinance No. 5098, Feb. 25, 2015; Ordinance No. 5793, Aug. 1, 2018; Ordinance No. 5832, Jan. 1, 2019; Ordinance No. 5848, Jan. 9, 2019; Jul. 10, 2019; Jul. 7, 2021>
    • 1. Persons recommended by the Busan Metropolitan Council;
    • 2. Persons who have research performance on human rights in universities or research institutes;
    • 3. Persons qualified as attorneys-at-law;
    • 4. Persons recommended by human rights-related institutions;
    • 5. Persons recommended by human rights-related organizations (referring to non-profit and non-governmental organizations under Article 2 of the Assistance for Non-Profit, Non-Governmental Organizations Act). <Amended by Ordinance No. 5832, Jan. 1, 2019>
  • ④ The term of office of each commissioned member shall be two years, and he or she may be consecutively commissioned only once: Provided, That the term of office of a member filling a vacancy shall be the remainder of his or her predecessor's term of office. <Amended by Ordinance No. 5832, Jan. 1, 2019>
  • ⑤ In any of the following cases, the Mayor may decommission the relevant member: <Newly Inserted by Ordinance No. 5832, Jan. 1, 2019>
    • 1. Where a member becomes unable to perform his or her duties due to health reasons;
    • 2. Where a member divulged any confidential information or has committed any misconduct in connection with his or her duties;
    • 3. Where it is deemed unsuitable to continue as a member on the ground of his or her neglect of duty, injury to dignity or on any other ground;
    • 4. Where a member voluntarily informs that it is difficult to perform his or her duties.
  • Article 7 (Duties of Chairperson)
  • ① The chairperson shall represent the Committee and preside over its affairs.
  • ② The vice chairperson shall assist the chairperson, and when the chairperson is unable to perform his or her duties due to any unavoidable circumstance, the vice chairperson shall perform the duties of the chairperson on his or her behalf, and when both the chairperson and the vice chairperson are unable to perform such duties due to any unavoidable circumstance, a member previously designated by the chairperson shall perform such duties on their behalf.
  • Article 8 (Committee Meetings)
  • ① The chairperson shall convene meetings of the Committee and preside over such meetings.
  • ② The committee meetings shall be classified as a regular meeting, which is held at least once each year, and a special meeting, which is held where the chairperson deems it necessary or at least 1/3 of the incumbent committee members requests him or her to convene a meeting. <Amended by Ordinance No. 5003, Mar. 19, 2014>
  • ③ The chairperson shall convene a meeting when a majority of the incumbent members attend a meeting, and shall pass resolutions with the concurrence of a majority of the members present.
  • Article 9 (Subcommittees)
  • ① Where necessary to efficiently conduct affairs of the Committee, the Committee may establish subcommittees.
  • ② The chairperson shall determine matters necessary for the establishment and operation of subcommittees through resolution by the Committee.
  • Article 10 (Requesting Relevant Agencies to Provide Cooperation)
  • Where necessary for deliberation, the Committee may have a relevant public official or relevant expert attend its meeting to hear his/her opinion, or request a relevant institution, organization, etc. to provide necessary cooperation, such as the submission of data and opinions.
  • Article 11 (Administrative Secretary)
  • The Committee shall have one administrative secretary in order to conduct its affairs, and the administrative secretary shall be the manager in charge of affairs regarding human rights. <Amended by Ordinance No. 5832, Jan. 1, 2019>
  • Article 12 (Allowances)
  • Where commissioned members or relevant experts attend a meeting, allowances and travel expenses within budgetary limits may be granted to them. <Amended by Ordinance No. 5832, Jan. 1, 2019>
  • Article 13 (Operating Rules)
  • The chairperson shall determine matters necessary for the operation of the Committee through resolutions passed by the Committee except as otherwise provided in this Ordinance.

Chapter IV Implementation of a project to guarantee and promote Human Rights
<Title of This Chapter Newly Inserted on Jan. 1, 2020>

  • Article 13-2 [The former Article 13-2 moved to Article 14-6 <Jul. 14, 2021>]
  • Article 14 (Establishment and Operation of the Busan Metropolitan City Human Rights Center)
  • ① The Mayor may establish and operate the Busan Metropolitan City Human Rights Center (hereinafter referred to as the "Human Rights Center") to guarantee and promote human rights of citizens. <Newly Inserted on Jul. 14, 2021>
  • ② The Human Rights Center shall conduct the following affairs:
    • 1. The receipt of human rights violations and consultation thereon, and the collection of relevant data;
    • 2. Supporting the request for measures against human rights violations under the relevant statutes or regulations to the State, a local government, and the National Human Rights Commission of Korea, etc.;
    • 3. Participating in investigation and on-the-spot guidance and supervision relevant to human rights violations at the request of the State, a local government, the National Human Rights Commission of Korea, etc.;
    • 4. Supporting legal aid activities for the rectification of human rights violations;
    • 5. Developing programs, and education and publicity to guarantee and promote human rights;
    • 6. Other projects concerning guarantee and promotion of human rights.
  • ③ The Mayor may entrust the management and operation of the Human Rights Center to a human rights-related non-profit corporation or non-profit and non-governmental organizations for the efficient management and operation of the Human Rights Center.
  • ④ The Mayor may subsidize the Human Rights Center for all or some of necessary expenses incurred in entrusting the management and operation of the Human Rights Center under paragraph ③ within budgetary limits.
  • ⑤ In case of entrusting duties under paragraph ③, the Busan Metropolitan Framework Ordinance for Entrustment to the Private Sector shall apply to the matters which are not prescribed in this Ordinance. <Amended by Ordinance No. 5832, Jan. 1, 2019>
    <This Article Wholly Amended by Ordinance No. 5003, Mar. 19, 2014>
  • Article 14-2 (Organization and Operation of Monitoring Group for Citizens' Human Rights)
  • ① The Mayor may organize and operate the Busan Metropolitan City Monitoring Group for Citizens' Human Rights (hereinafter referred to as the "Monitoring Group") in order to facilitate the participation of citizens in the guarantee and promotion of human rights of citizens and to reflect their opinions to policies, which conducts the following activities:
    • 1. Monitoring human rights violation and discrimination;
    • 2. Monitoring human rights policies implemented by the City;
    • 3. Suggesting the improvement of system necessary for the guarantee and promotion of human rights;
    • 4. Other activities which the Mayor deems necessary and requests to collect opinions regarding human rights.
  • ② The Mayor may subsidize the Monitoring Group for the expenses incurred in performing the activities under the subparagraphs of paragraph ① within budgetary limits.
  • ③ Matters necessary for the organization and operation of the Monitoring Group shall be separately determined by the Mayor.
    [This Article Newly Inserted by Ordinance No. 5832, Jan. 1, 2019]
  • Article 14-3 (Citizens' Human Rights Charter)
  • The Mayor may enact and promulgate the Busan Metropolitan City Human Rights Charter to realize the value of respecting human rights and develop a sustainable human rights city.
    [This Article Newly Inserted by Ordinance No. 5832, Jan. 1, 2019]
  • Article 14-4 (Exchange and Cooperation)
  • ① The Mayor may exchange with the National Human Rights Commission of Korea, foreign governments, local governments or institutions, organizations, etc. relevant to human rights or conduct cooperative projects, etc. to realize the vision of a human rights city.
  • ② The Mayor may recommend the integration of human rights considerations into business practices to corporations, authorities established by the City in accordance with the Local Public Enterprises Act and institutions invested or funded under Article 2 of the Busan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Operation of Invested or Funded Institutions.
    [This Article Newly Inserted by Ordinance No. 5832, Jan. 1, 2019]
  • Article 14-5 (Supporting activities to guarantee and promote Human Rights)
  • ① The Mayor may provide administrative or financial support to institutions and organizations implementing projects to guarantee and promote human rights.
  • ② Details concerning financial aid under paragraph 1 shall comply with the Busan Metropolitan City Ordinance of local subsidies management.
    [This Article Newly Inserted on Jan. 1, 2020]
  • Article 14-6 (Conduct of Human Rights Impact Assessment)
  • ① The Mayor may conduct human rights impact assessments where it is necessary to formulate policies, plans, etc. which have influence on citizens' human rights to guarantee and promote citizens' human rights.
  • ② Matters necessary for human rights impact assessments under paragraph ① shall be separately prescribed.
    [This Article Newly Inserted by Ordinance No. 5832, Jan. 1, 2019]
    [Moved from Article 13-2 <Jul. 14, 2021>]
  • Article 15 (Education and Publicity)
  • ① The Mayor shall provide education on human rights to public officials under his or her jurisdiction every year, and publicize matters concerning guaranteeing and promoting human rights to citizens.
  • ② The Mayor shall encourage public corporations or organizations established by the City in accordance with the Local Public Enterprises Act, institutions invested or funded by the City under Article 2 of the Busan Metropolitan City Ordinance of Operation of Invested or Funded Institutions, corporations, organizations, etc. subsidized by the City in accordance with statutes or regulations or municipal ordinances so that education and publicity on human rights may be provided. <Amended by Ordinance No. 5081 Jan. 1, 2015; Ordinance No. 5832, Jan. 1, 2019>
  • ③ The Mayor may provide administrative or financial support as follows so that education and publicity on human rights under paragraphs ① and ② may be conducted systematically:
    • 1. The development of teaching materials for education on human rights and support for recruiting instructors for education on human rights;
    • 2. The composition and operation of a consultative body to efficiently conduct education on human rights;
    • 3. Other policies on education and publicity on human rights.
  • ④ The Mayor may consult with the Superintendent of Busan Metropolitan Office of Education on matters necessary for education and publicity on human rights to students.
  • ⑤ Where necessary for research on and development of human rights, the Mayor may hold public hearings, seminars, etc., or entrust a specialized institution, etc. with investigations, research, etc.
  • Article 16 Deleted. <by Ordinance No. 5003, Mar. 19, 2014>

Chapter V Protection of Human Rights and Rectification of Human Rights violations
<Title of this chapter Newly Inserted on Jan. 1, 2020>

  • Article 17 (Human Rights Protection Officer)
  • ① The Mayor may have not more than three human rights protection officers in order to protect human rights of the citizens and rectify human rights violations: <Amended on Jul. 14, 2021>
    • 1. Deleted; <Jul. 14, 2021>
    • 2. Deleted; <Jul. 14, 2021>
    • 3. Deleted; <Jul. 14, 2021>
    • 4. Deleted. <Jul. 14, 2021>
  • ② Relevant term-based public officials of not more than three shall be hired as Human Rights Protection Officers from among the following:
    • 1. Persons who meet the criteria for career equivalent to the rank of who will be appointed among those qualified as attorneys-at-law;
    • 2. An associate professor of a university or an accredited research institution, or persons equivalent thereto who meet the criteria for career equivalent to the rank of who will be appointed;
    • 3. Persons who meet the criteria for career equivalent to the rank of those who will be appointed from human rights-related departments of International organizations, the state and a local government, Public Institutions, Research Institutes, etc. or in a field of human rights-related duties.

    [This Article Newly Inserted on Jan. 1, 2020]
    [The former Article 17 moved to Article 30 <Jan. 1, 2020>]
  • Article 17-2 (Duties of Human Rights Protection Officer)
  • Human Rights Protection Officer shall perform the following duties independently:
  • 1. Consultation and investigation on human rights violations reported or recognized pursuant to Article 18;
  • 2. Recommendation of guidelines on types of human rights violations, criteria for judgement, and preventive measures;
  • 3. Inspection of the implementation status of the target institution for corrective recommendations under Article 29;
  • 4. Other matters deemed necessary for the protection of human rights and rectification of human rights violations.
    [This Article Newly Inserted on Jul. 14, 2021]
  • Article 18 (Consultations and report, etc. on human rights violations of the target institution)
  • ① Any person who becomes aware of human rights violations of any of the following institutions and facilities (herein after referred to as “target institution”) may report them to the human rights protection officer, and if the human rights protection officer receives a report or recognizes such fact, he/she shall conduct an investigation without delay;
    • 1. City;
    • 2. Corporations, authorities established by the City in accordance with the Local Public Enterprises Act;
    • 3. Institutions invested or funded under Article 2 of the Busan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Operation of Invested or Funded Institutions;
    • 4. Gus/Guns (only affairs delegated by the City and the matters requested by the head of the Gu/Gun to investigate);
    • 5. Private institutions entrusted with the affairs of the city;
    • 6. Social welfare facilities under subparagraph 4 of Article 2 of the Social Welfare Services Act, which are subsidized by the City;
  • ② Notwithstanding paragraph ①, a human rights protection officers shall not separately investigate in any of the following cases:
    • 1. Matters are under trial, investigation or closed by a court or the Constitutional Court or the investigation agency;
    • 2. Matters of rectification under other laws are in progress or closed;
    • 3. Matters that are refused to be investigated by the victim;
    • 4. Where it is clear that the report is not significantly reasonable or based on false information where it is evident that it was made for purposes other than the protection of human rights.
  • ③ Except as otherwise provided for in this Ordinances, procedure and methods, etc. for handling human rights violations shall be separately determined by the Mayor.
    [This Article Newly Inserted on Jan. 1, 2020]
    [The former Article 18 moved to Article 31 <Jan. 1, 2020>]
  • Article 19 (Publicity on System of Human Rights Officer)
  • ① The Mayor shall widely publicize the human rights protection officer system on the website or bulletin board of the head office of the City and its affiliated agencies.
  • ② The Mayor shall actively encourage the posting or keeping of information on the human rights protection officer system on the website or bulletin board of an institution subject to non-city affairs.
    [This Article Newly Inserted on Jan. 1, 2020]
  • Article 20 (Establishment of a Committee for Rectification of Human Rights Violations of citizens and matters to be deliberated and resolved)
  • The Mayor may establish a Committee for Rectification of Human Rights Violations of citizens (hereinafter referred to as the “Rectification Committee“) in order to deliberate and resolve on the following matters:
    • 1. Matters concerning determination of human rights violations in the case of human rights violations investigated and referred by the human rights protection officers;
    • 2. Matters concerning policies for the protection of human rights and rectification of violations and development of improved system;
    • 3. Other matters submitted to a meeting by the chairperson of the Committee for Rectification (hereinafter referred to as “Chairperson of the Rectification“) in connection with protecting human rights and rectifying violations.

    [This Article Newly Inserted on Jan. 1, 2020]
    [The Title Amended on Jul. 14, 2021]
    [Moved from Article 21 <Jul. 14, 2021>]
  • Article 21 (Composition of the Rectification Committee)
  • ① The Rectification Committee shall be comprised of not more than 7 members, including one chairperson and the chairperson of the Committee shall be elected by mutual vote from among its members.
  • ② The Mayor shall appoint or commission members of the Rectification Committee by considering gender from among the following:
    • 1. Persons who have served as an associate professor at a university or an accredited research institution for at least five years;
    • 2. Persons who have been in the position of a judge, prosecutor, military judicial officer, or lawyer for at least five years in total;
    • 3. Persons who have served in the State or local governments for at least 10 years, and has engaged in audits, investigations, and other similar affairs for at least 3 years;
    • 4. Persons who have worked for at least seven years in international organizations or non-profit corporations or organizations related to human rights, and have been recommended by civil society organizations.
  • ③ The term of office of each commissioned member shall be two years, and he or she may be consecutively commissioned only once: Provided, That the term of office of a member filling a vacancy shall be the remainder of his or her predecessor's term of office.
  • ④ Where necessary to efficiently conduct affairs of the Committee, the Committee may establish subcommittees.
    [This Article Newly Inserted on Jan. 1, 2020]
    [Moved from Article 22 <Jul. 14, 2021>]
  • Article 22 (Dismissal of a member)
  • When any of the following grounds have occurred, the Mayor may dismiss the relevant member:
    • 1. Where a member becomes unable to perform his or her duties due to health reasons;
    • 2. Where a member divulged any confidential information or has committed any misconduct in connection with his or her duties;
    • 3. Where it is deemed unsuitable to continue as a member on the grounds of his or her neglect of duty, injury to dignity or on any other ground;
    • 4. Where a member voluntarily informs that it is difficult to perform his or her duties.

    [This Article Newly Inserted on Jan. 1, 2020]
    [Moved from Article 23 <Jul. 14, 2021>]
  • Article 23 (Exclusion, challenge and avoidance of members)
  • ① Where a member of the Rectification Committee has an interest in the relevant agenda, he/she shall be excluded from the deliberation and resolution of the Rectification Committee;
  • ② Where it is difficult for a party to expect fair deliberation from a member, he/she may file an application for challenge with the Rectification Committee, and the Rectification Committee shall decide by resolution. In such cases, the member subject to the application for challenge shall not participate in the resolution.
  • ③ Where a member falls under the grounds for exclusion under paragraph ①, he/she shall voluntarily avoid deliberation and resolution on the relevant agenda.
    [This Article Newly Inserted on Jan. 1, 2020]
    [Moved from Article 24 <Jul. 14, 2021>]
  • Article 24 (Duties of Chairperson of the Rectification)
  • ① The chairperson of the Rectification shall represent the Committee and preside over its affairs.
  • ② When the chairperson is unable to perform his or her duties due to any unavoidable circumstance, a member previously designated by the chairperson shall perform such duties on their behalf.
    [This Article Newly Inserted on Jan. 1, 2020]
    [Moved from Article 25 <Jul. 14, 2021>]
  • Article 25 (Rectification Committee Meetings and operation)
  • ① The chairperson shall convene meetings of the Committee and preside over such meetings.
  • ② The chairperson shall convene a meeting when a majority of the incumbent members attend a meeting, and shall pass resolutions with the concurrence of a majority of the members present.
  • ③ The Rectification Committee shall have one executive secretary to handle the affairs of the Rectification Committee, and the officer in charge of human rights affairs shall be the executive secretary
  • ④ Allowances, travel expenses, etc. may be paid to commissioned members, external experts, etc. who attend the Rectification Committee or subcommittee within budgetary limits.
  • Article 26 (Detailed Rules for Enforcement)
  • Except as otherwise provided for in this Ordinance, matters necessary for the composition and operation of the Rectification Committee and subcommittees shall be determined by the Chairperson of the Rectification Committee after resolution.
    [This Article Newly Inserted on Jan. 1, 2020]
    [Moved from Article 29 <Jul. 14, 2021>]
  • Article 27 deleted. <Jul. 14, 2021>
  • Article 28 deleted. <Jul. 14, 2021>

Chapter VI Supplementary Rules
<Title of this Chapter Newly Inserted on Jan. 1, 2020>

  • Article 29 (Notification of Results and Corrective Recommendations)
  • ① When the Rectification Committee of Human Rights Violations of citizens determines violations of human rights under Article 20, the Mayor shall notify the relevant parties, such as the reporter, the victim, the actor, and the head of the target institution, in writing. When there is a recommendation for correction, the details thereof shall also be notified. <Amended on Jul. 14, 2021>
  • ② The Mayor may, if deemed necessary, publicize the details of the correction recommendation. Provided, That this is not the case where publication is restricted or privacy may be breached according to laws and regulations.
  • ③ The head of an institution subject to a notification of corrective recommendation shall respect the details thereof and report the results of measures according to the corrective recommendation to the Mayor within two months from the date of notification.
  • ④ The Mayor may conduct an audit on matters requiring separate audit, and may take necessary measures, such as disciplinary action, personnel measures, etc., against an offender when it is confirmed that he/she has violated human rights. [This Article Newly Inserted on Jan. 1, 2020]
    [Moved from Article 20 <Jul. 14, 2021>]
  • Article 30 (Confidentiality)
  • Members of the Committee relevant experts, or persons who are currently or previously engaged in affairs concerning guaranteeing and promoting human rights, in accordance with this Ordinance, shall not divulge any confidential information he or she has learned in the course of conducting such affairs.
    [Moved from Article 17 <Jan. 1, 2020>]
  • Article 31 (Awards)
  • The Mayor may award prizes to citizens, public officials or institutions, organizations, etc. who have contributed significantly to the guarantee and promotion of human rights pursuant to the Busan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Awards.
    [This Article Newly Inserted by Ordinance No. 5003, Mar. 19, 2014]
    [Moved from Article 18 <Jan. 1, 2020>]
  • Addenda (Busan Metropolitan City Ordinance on guaranteeing Human Rights of Athletes) <Dec. 29, 2021>
  • Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
  • This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
  • Article 2 (Revision of Other Ordinance)
  • The Busan Metropolitan City Framework Ordinance on Human Rights shall be revised in part as follows:
  • Article 5 Paragraph 1 subparagraph 7 shall be substituted with subparagraph 8 with an incorporation of new subparagraph 7 to the same article and paragraph as follows:
  • 7. Matters on the subparagraphs of Article 11 of the Busan Metropolitan City Ordinance on guarantee of Human Rights of Athletes.