Boryeong City Ordinance on Support for Foreign Residents

(Enacted) Ordinance No. 722, December 20, 2007

(Partial Amendment) Ordinance No. 778, November 10, 2008 – Boryeong City Ordinance on the Organization and Operation of Various Committees

(Partial Amendment) Ordinance No. 1108, December 22, 2014 – Boryeong City Ordinance on Subsidy Management

Full Revision

(Partial Amendment) Ordinance No. 1292, June 30, 2016

(Partial Amendment) Ordinance No. 2148, January 31, 2025

Chapter 1 General Provisions

Article 1 (Purpose)

The purpose of this Ordinance is to enable foreign residents living in Boryeong City to become integrated members of the local community by promoting their adaptation to local society and improving their living convenience, and by preparing administrative support measures necessary for their independent living, in accordance with Article 3 of the Framework Act on the Treatment of Foreigners Residing in the Republic of Korea.

Article 2 (Definitions)

The terms used in this Ordinance shall be defined as follows. <Amended Jan. 31, 2025>

1. The term “foreigner” means a person who does not hold the nationality of the Republic of Korea.

2. The term “resident foreigner” means a person who falls under any of the following categories. <Amended Jan. 31, 2025>

a. A foreigner who resides in Boryeong (hereinafter referred to as the “City”) for 90 days or more and is engaged in livelihood activities.

b. A marriage immigrant and their children as prescribed in Article 2, subparagraph 3 of the Framework Act on Treatment of Foreigners Residing in the Republic of Korea (hereinafter referred to as the “Act”).

3. The term “foreign household” means a community of resident foreigners who live together for livelihood or residential purposes based on marital, adoptive, or blood relations. <Amended Jan. 31, 2025>

4. The term “foreign support organization” means a non-profit corporation or organization established primarily to support resident foreigners.

Article 3 (Status of Resident Foreigners)

① Unless otherwise restricted by laws, regulations, or other ordinances, resident foreigners may use the City’s properties and public facilities equally with local residents and may receive various administrative benefits provided by the City.

② The Mayor of Boryeong (hereinafter referred to as the “Mayor”) shall endeavor to ensure that resident foreigners can participate in municipal administration as members of the local community.

Article 4 (Duties of the Mayor)

① The Mayor shall implement appropriate policies to support foreigners residing in the jurisdiction so that they may settle in the local community at an early stage and create conditions that enable resident foreigners to live harmoniously with local residents.

② The Mayor may conduct surveys on the actual conditions of resident foreigners, including their number, as necessary for the implementation of support policies for foreigners. <Title amended Jan. 31, 2025>

Article 5 (Eligible Recipients of Support)

The recipients of support shall be resident foreigners as defined in Article 2, subparagraph 2 who reside in the City. However, foreigners who do not possess legal status permitting lawful stay in the Republic of Korea under the Immigration Control Act or other relevant laws shall be excluded. <Amended Jan. 31, 2025>

Article 5-2 (Social Adaptation after Acquisition of Nationality)

Where a foreigner acquires the nationality of the Republic of Korea, they may receive the benefits of the policies prescribed in Article 6 for a period of up to three years from the date of acquisition of nationality. <Newly established Jan. 31, 2025>

Article 6 (Scope of Support)

① The scope of support for resident foreigners shall include the following:

1. Korean language education and basic life adaptation training

2. Counseling services related to grievances, daily life, legal matters, and employment

3. Provision of daily living conveniences, emergency relief, and regular health checkups

4. Hosting of cultural and sports events

5. Childcare and education for children <Newly established Jan. 31, 2025>

6. Other programs deemed necessary by the Mayor to support adaptation to the local community <Amended Jan. 31, 2025>

② The Mayor may provide support for the programs related to each item in the preceding paragraph within the limits of the budget.

Chapter 2 Advisory Committee

Article 7 (Establishment of the Advisory Committee)

① The Mayor may establish the “Boryeong Advisory Committee on Policies Supporting Foreigners” (hereinafter referred to as the “Committee”) to provide advice on support policies for foreigners.

② The Committee shall be composed of up to 10 members, including one Chairperson. The members shall be appointed as follows: <Amended June 30, 2016>

1. Ex officio members: the Deputy Mayor, the Director in charge of foreigner support affairs, one City Council member recommended by the Chairperson of the Council, and heads of departments responsible for supporting resident foreigners from agencies such as the Boryeong Office of Education, Boryeong Police Station, and the Boryeong Employment Support Center. <Amended June 30, 2016>

2. Civilian members: persons with extensive knowledge and experience in the field of foreigner support, appointed by the Mayor.

③ The Committee shall be chaired by the Deputy Mayor, and the Vice Chairperson shall be elected from among the members.

④ The term of office for members who are not public officials shall be two years, and they may be reappointed.

Article 8 (Functions of the Committee)

The Committee shall advise the Mayor on the following matters:

1. Matters related to support for foreign residents and foreign households;

2. Matters related to the operation of programs for the social adaptation of foreigners;

3. Matters related to the formation of a local community that respects multiculturalism;

4. Other matters deemed necessary by the Chairperson. <Amended Jan. 31, 2025>

Article 9 (Chairperson)

The Chairperson shall represent the Committee and oversee its affairs. If the Chairperson is unable to perform his/her duties, the Vice Chairperson shall act on his/her behalf.

Article 10 (Meetings)

① The Chairperson shall convene meetings upon the request of the Mayor or when deemed necessary by the Chairperson, and shall serve as the presiding officer.

② Meetings of the Committee shall be convened with the attendance of a majority of its members and resolutions shall be passed by a majority vote of those present.

③ One secretary shall be appointed to handle the administrative affairs of the Committee, and the position shall be held by the head of the division in charge of foreign resident support.

Article 11 (Reimbursement of Actual Expenses)

Committee members who attend meetings may be paid an attendance allowance or travel expenses within the limits of the budget, in accordance with the Ordinance on the Composition and Operation of Various Committees of Boryeong City. <Amended Nov. 10, 2008>

Chapter 3 Promotion of Support for Foreigners

Article 12 (Support for Organizations Assisting Foreigners)

The Mayor may provide administrative and financial support necessary for the activities of organizations assisting foreigners within the limits of the budget, by subsidizing project expenses in accordance with the Boryeong City Ordinance on the Management of Local Subsidies. <Amended Dec. 22, 2014>

Article 13 (Entrustment of Duties)

① When deemed necessary, the Mayor may entrust all or part of relevant duties to a nonprofit corporation, organization, or specialized institution whose purpose is to support foreign residents, in accordance with the Framework Ordinance of Boryeon on the Entrustment of Municipal Affairs to the Private Sector. <Amended Jan. 31, 2025>

② When such duties are entrusted pursuant to Paragraph 1, the Mayor may provide operating expenses to the entrusted entity within the limits of the budget.

③ When municipal duties are entrusted to and operated by private organizations or institutions, the Mayor shall have relevant public officials conduct a regular inspection at least once a year regarding the entrusted duties and the provision of operating expenses, and may conduct ad-hoc guidance and inspections as necessary.

Article 14 (World Citizens Day)

① The Mayor shall designate May 20 of each year as “World Citizens Day” to promote the inclusion of foreign residents in the community and to raise awareness of cultural diversity. The one-week period beginning on World Citizens Day shall be designated as “World Citizens Week.”

② In commemoration of World Citizens Day and World Citizens Week, the following events may be held:

1. Commemorative ceremonies, cultural, artistic, and sports events

2. Academic presentations and international exchange programs

3. Awarding of honorary citizenships and recognition of individuals and organizations (including foreign residents) for their contributions

4. Other events aimed at raising local awareness of foreigners and multiculturalism

③ The Mayor shall oversee the events referred to in Paragraph ② and may delegate event planning and execution to private organizations when necessary. In such cases, administrative and financial support may be provided.

Article 15 (Commendations)

① The Mayor may commend individuals, corporations, or organizations that are recognized for their significant contributions to the nation and local community through activities supporting foreign residents.

② The Mayor may also commend foreign residents who meet any of the following criteria:

1. Those who have made outstanding contributions to municipal administration or the local community; or

2. Those who have contributed to policies promoting the integration of foreign residents into the local community

③ Other matters related to commendations for foreign residents shall be governed by the provisions of the Boryeong City Ordinance on Commendations.

Article 16 (Honorary Citizenship)

① The Mayor may grant honorary citizenship to foreign residents who have made remarkable contributions to the development of municipal administration.

② Matters concerning the treatment of honorary citizens and the awarding of honorary citizenship certificates shall be governed by the provisions of the Boryeong City Ordinance on the Awarding of Honorary Citizenship Certificates.

Article 17 (Enforcement Rules)

Matters necessary for the enforcement of this Ordinance shall be prescribed by rule.

Addenda (December 20, 2007)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

Addenda (Ordinance on the Composition and Operation of Various Committees of Boryeong City) [No. 778, November 10, 2008]

Article 1 (Effective Date) This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

Article 2 (Transitional Measures for Appointed Committee Members) Members appointed to various committees as of the enforcement date of this Ordinance shall be deemed to have been appointed in accordance with this Ordinance.

Article 3 Omitted.

Article 4 (Amendment of Other Ordinances)

① or (17) omitted

(18) Part of the Boryeong City Ordinance on Support for Foreign Residents shall be amended as follows:

In Article 11, “Boryeong City Ordinance on Actual Expenses Compensation for Various Committees” shall be revised to “Boryeong City Ordinance on the Composition and Operation of Various Committees.”

(19) or (67) omitted.

Addenda (Boryeong City Ordinance on the Management of Local Subsidies) [No. 1108, December 22, 2014]

Article 1 (Effective Date) This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

Articles 2 to 3 omitted

Article 4 (Amendment of Other Ordinances)

① through ③ omitted

④ Part of the Boryeong City Ordinance on Support for Foreign Residents shall be amended as follows:

In Article 12, “Boryeong City Ordinance on Support for Social Organizations” shall be revised to “Boryeong City Ordinance on the Management of Local Subsidies.”

⑤ through (27) omitted

Addenda [June 30, 2016]

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

Addenda [January 31, 2025]

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation. However, the amended provisions of Article 6, Paragraph 1, Subparagraph 5 shall take effect on March 1, 2025.