정명국 의원과 대전시의회 의원들은 26일 대전시의회 기자실을 찾아 “의원의 정당한 의정활동에 대해 여론을 선동해 왜곡하려는 대전교육청 컴퓨터 기자재 납품 업체들의 행태에 깊은 유감을 표명한다”는 입장을 밝히고 강력 대응을 시사했다.
이날 대전시의회 기자실에서 기자회견을 개최한 이들 의원들은 “교육청에 납품하는 기자재 업체들이 신고한 정명국 대전시의원의 이해충돌법 위반 혐의에 대해 국민권익위원회는 조사 결과 ‘이익을 취한 사실이 없으며, 법 위반에도 해당하지 않는다'고 의결했다”고 국민권익위원회의 결정을 설명하면서 “(권익위의 결정은)정명국 의원의 교육청 자료 제출 요구는 적법한 의정활동이라고 판정한 것”이라고 밝혔다.
의원들은 이어 “불공정 계약 관행을 개선하기 위해 관련 기관에 자료 제출을 요구하는 의원의 행위는 집행부를 견제·감시하는 의회 본연의 역할에 충족하는 정당한 의정활동”이라며 “사익에 눈이 멀어 의회 기능을 방해하려는 행태를 대전시의회는 엄중한 사안으로 보고 있다”고 말해 대전시의회 차원의 후속 대응을 예고했다.
대전시의회 의원 일동은 “적법·정당한 의정활동을 훼방하기 위해 터무니없는 의혹과 부정적 여론을 만들어 본질을 오도하려는 행위를 즉각 중단할 것을 요구한다”며 “낡은 관행을 개선하고 더 나은 대전을 만드는데 적극 동참해줄 것을 요청한다”고 덧붙였다.
대전시교육청에 자료를 요청한것이 이해충돌방지법 위반이라며 최초 국민권익위에 신고를 당한 정명국 대전시의원은 이날 “컴퓨터 관련 9개 업체의 대표들이 이해충돌 방지법과 직권남용 권리행사 방해죄 위반으로 저를 국민권익위원회에 신고하면서 저희 자료 요구 행위가 지방자치법 위반이고 이권 개입을 위한 행위라는 등의 허위사실을 유포했다”며 “부정적인 언론 보도와 각종 억측과 루머로 시의원으로서 명예는 땅에 떨어졌고, 의정활동의 수행에도 막대한 지장을 받았다”고 말하는 것으로 그동안의 고통을 전했다.
정 의원은 “변호사 등 법률 전문가의 자문 결과, 법적 문제가 없음이 확인됐고, 특히 지난 6월 12일 대전시 교육청에서도 공문으로 법적 문제가 없음을 확인해 주었다”고 밝혔다.
그러면서 “다시 한번 국민권익위원회의 재조사와 수사기관의 신속한 수사를 이 자리를 빌어 촉구한다. 수사기관의 결과에 따라 향후 있을 법적투쟁에 당당하게 임할 것”이라는 입장을 분명히 밝히고 “그 결과와 책임을 결코 회피하지 않고 제기된 의혹과 관련해서 이후 법적 정치적 책임이 있다면 그 책임을 마다하지 않을 것”이라고 강력 대응을 시사했다.
정명국 의원은 이날 대전시교육청을 향해서도 “대전시 교육청의 공정하고 자유로운 거래질서 확립과 실체적 진실 발견을 위해 많은 관심을 부탁드린다”고 당부하고 “저를 믿고 한없는 사랑을 보내주고 계시는 지역구 주민 여러분들과 저를 아끼는 모든분들께 감사를 드린다”라고 말했다.
작심한 듯 회견에 나선 정명국 의원은 이날 이번 기회에 대전시교육청의 이권 부패 카르텔에 대한 확실한 차단을 예고하고, 향 후 법적 제도적 책임에 대한 입장을 분명히 밝힌것으로 보인다.
*아래는 위 기사를 '구글 번역'으로 번역한 영문 기사의 [전문]입니다. '구글번역'은 이해도를 높이기를 위해 노력하고 있습니다. 영문 번역에 오류가 있을 수 있음을 전제로 합니다.<*The following is [the full text] of the English article translated by 'Google Translate'. 'Google Translate' is working hard to improve understanding. It is assumed that there may be errors in the English translation.>
Daejeon City Councilor Jeong Myeong-guk "We will definitely break the links between the Office of Education's corruption cartel."
Jeong Myeong-guk, a member of the Daejeon City Council, expressed deep regret over the behavior of the computer equipment supplier to the Daejeon Metropolitan Office of Education and stated a clear position, saying, “By submitting a complaint to the prosecutors and police, we will definitely break the link with the corruption cartel of the Office of Education.”
Representative Myeong-guk Jeong and members of the Daejeon City Council visited the press room of the Daejeon City Council on the 26th and expressed their strong regret over the actions of computer equipment suppliers to the Daejeon Office of Education who are trying to incite and distort public opinion about the lawful legislative activities of members of the National Assembly. suggested.
These lawmakers, who held a press conference at the press room of the Daejeon City Council on this day, said, “In response to allegations of violation of the Conflict of Interest Act by Daejeon City Councilor Jeong Myeong-guk reported by equipment companies supplying to the Office of Education, the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission said, ‘There was no evidence of profit taking, and the law Explaining the decision of the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission, he said, “(The Commission’s decision) determined that Assemblyman Jeong Myeong-guk’s request to submit data from the Office of Education was a lawful legislative activity.”
The lawmakers went on to say, “The act of lawmakers requesting the submission of data to relevant organizations in order to improve unfair contract practices is a legitimate legislative activity that satisfies the natural role of Congress, which is to check and monitor the executive branch.” “The Daejeon City Council views acts of obstruction as a serious matter,” he said, foreshadowing a follow-up response at the Daejeon City Council level.
All members of the Daejeon City Council said, “We demand an immediate end to the act of trying to mislead the essence by creating absurd suspicions and negative public opinion in order to disrupt legal and legitimate legislative activities,” and added, “We actively participate in improving old practices and creating a better Daejeon.” “I ask you to do so,” he added.
Daejeon City Councilor Jeong Myeong-guk, who was first reported to the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission for requesting data from the Daejeon Metropolitan Office of Education, claiming that it was a violation of the Conflict of Interest Prevention Act, said on the same day, “Representatives of nine computer-related companies have reported me to the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission for violating the Conflict of Interest Prevention Act and the crime of interfering with the exercise of rights through abuse of power. “They spread false information, such as that our request for data violated the Local Autonomy Act and was an act to interfere with interests,” he said. “Due to negative media reports and various speculations and rumors, my reputation as a city council member fell to the ground, and my performance of legislative activities was undermined.” “I have also experienced tremendous disruption,” he said, conveying his pain so far.
Rep. Jeong continued to show his determination, saying, “I am here to resolutely correct the false claims of the reporters so that citizens can make wise decisions, reveal the substantive truth, and quickly close the case.”
Rep. Jeong said, “As a result of consultation with legal experts such as lawyers, it was confirmed that there were no legal problems. In particular, on June 12, the Daejeon Metropolitan Office of Education also confirmed in an official document that there were no legal problems.”
He said, “I take this opportunity to once again urge a reinvestigation by the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission and a prompt investigation by investigative agencies. “We will confidently engage in future legal struggles depending on the results of the investigative agency,” he said. “We will never avoid the results and responsibility, and we will not shy away from taking responsibility if we have legal or political responsibility in the future in relation to the suspicions raised.” He indicated a strong response.
Rep. Myeong-guk Jeong also addressed the Daejeon Metropolitan Office of Education on this day, saying, “We ask for your continued interest in establishing a fair and free transaction order and discovering the substantive truth in the Daejeon Metropolitan Office of Education.” He also said, “I would like to thank the residents of the district who believe in me and give me endless love. “I am grateful to everyone who cares about me,” he said.
Assemblyman Jeong Myeong-guk, who appeared at the press conference as if he had made up his mind, took this opportunity to foretell a clear block against the Daejeon Metropolitan Office of Education's corruption cartel of interest and appears to have clearly stated his position on legal and institutional responsibility in the future. <저작권자 ⓒ 브레이크뉴스대전충청 무단전재 및 재배포 금지>
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