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Chiang Wanan's eldest son, Chiang Deli, applied for the Taipei City Education Bureau's student exchange program in the United States. His status as mayor triggered discussions about avoidance of benefits and privileges.
Chiang Deli, the eldest son of Taipei Mayor Chiang Wanan, was eligible to go to the United States as an exchange student, sparking controversy over avoidance of interests. City Councilor Qin Huizhu said today that the Education Bureau requires the submission of eight major categories of documents including registration forms, but there is no conflict of interest form. She questioned that the central government, the city government, and the Cultural Bureau all have relevant forms, so why does the Education Bureau not have it? It is recommended that the city government clarify the application regulations of the conflict of interest avoidance law for public officials and increase the number of self-funded quotas. The Education Bureau promised to record the proposed directions for case study; Jiang Wanan responded that whether it is regulations or systems, they have always been clarified and carried out in accordance with the regulations over the years.
Qin Huizhu's question mentioned that "Classmate Jiang" was born in the United States and graduated from junior high school this year. He wanted to apply for the Taipei City Education Bureau's program. His parents agreed and applied in accordance with the regulations. However, outsiders questioned whether the mayor has no interests to avoid, likes to engage in privileges, takes up the quota of ordinary citizens, and can dual nationals participate? She believed that Jiang Wanan worked hard step by step and was not someone who would take advantage of his privileges, nor would he take up quotas for petty gain.
Qin Huizhu said, however, there is no system to follow for avoidance of interests. The central government, the municipal government, and the Cultural Bureau all have relevant forms. Why doesn’t the Education Bureau? The city government is required to clarify whether this case falls under the profit and loss law, disclose information about dual nationality, and evaluate the creation of five more self-funded places that do not receive subsidies.
The Education Bureau responded that the Political Affairs Office has stated that this case did not violate the avoidance of interest. In accordance with Article 28 of the "Implementation Rules of the Public Officials' Conflict of Interest Avoidance Act", each agency may consolidate and simplify the relevant forms on its own; and truthfully disclose the identity relationship and official status according to the existing forms of the Education Bureau. The relevant procedures are handled in accordance with the regulations; the members' suggestions will be recorded in the case research department.
During the inquiry process, Jiang Wanan mostly lowered his head to browse the information on the question desk or stared at the computer screen. The Director of Education, Tang Zhimin, mainly responded "on his behalf". When he was called upon, he raised his head to respond at the right time. "Respect the members. Whether it is regulations or systems, we have always opened them up to clarify." He emphasized that the regulations should be followed in the past years.
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The Education Bureau will consider adding more places for self-financed exchange students who do not receive subsidies.
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