지방분권에 따른 지방소비자행정의 정착 : 소비생활센터를 중심으로

Abstract

This research aims to develop policy measures to establish consumer-oriented administration in the age of local decentralization. For this purpose, this study reviews the status and problems concerning consumer-related legislation, the organizational structure of consumer-oriented administration and the Consumer Affairs Center, which is a task force for consumers. Some measures to establish consumer-oriented local administration are as follows: First, the current understanding of consumer-oriented administration needs to be readjusted and professional public officials should be placed in local governments to specialize in consumer-related affairs. Second, in consideration of the uniqueness and independence of consumer- oriented administration, the status of the Consumer Affairs Center should be enhanced as an independent organization. Finally, the central government should provide continuous support and dispatch work force, as well as form solidarity with major opinion leaders in local areas (media, consumer organizations, professors, etc.).