Mayor’s Remarks:
1. I ask concerned departments to review and identify whether tasks such as law enforcement, transportation, land administration, and epidemic prevention can be carried out by drones, which will enable municipal employees to have better control over their duties while reducing human costs. Please propose implementation plans after identifying such opportunities.
2. Several high-profile sexual harassment cases have been in the news recently. Similar incidents have also happened at Tainan City Government. Regardless of the social and legal debate on this topic, the municipal government has a zero-tolerance policy toward sexual harassment and sexual assault. The municipal government implements relevant laws strictly. The following measures have been put in place in accordance with Article 13 of the Sexual Harassment Prevention Act:
(1) The municipal government has established a complaint hotline. Alternatively, victims can also call the Social Affairs Bureau’s Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Prevention Center to report cases of sexual harassment or sexual assault. Victims who are not familiar with this reporting process can also call 110 or the 113 Protection Hotline for further assistance.
(2) Originally, the law mandated that an investigation must be launched within seven days of receiving a complaint. At my request, this timeline has been shortened to three days, which matches the timeline mandated for the Bureau of Education. Investigations should be completed within two months and may be extended by one month if necessary.
(3) In accordance with the law, the investigation process and its results are strictly confidential. The parties involved shall be notified of the results in writing.
3. Graduation season is from June to July. The second large-scale job fair will be held this month to help new graduates, interns, nigh school students, and anyone who wants to pick up jobs gain access to the workforce. This is a perfect opportunity for employers and talent to find their best match. I trust that this job fair will serve our citizens, employers, and laborers in a meaningful way.
4. Summer vacation will start in less than a month. Concerned departments should pay particular attention to water safety for teenagers and children. I ask concerned departments to plan and promote water safety measures accordingly and prevent accidents from happening.