Neighborhood Head First Generally Elected in E. China Province

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Neighborhood Head First Generally Elected in E. China Province

Chen Yecui, a 48-year-old woman, became the head of a neighborhood committee Sunday through general election in Jinan City, capital of east China's Shandong Province.

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Chen Yecui, a 48-year-old woman, became the head of a neighborhood committee Sunday through general election in Jinan City, capital of east China's Shandong Province.

It was the first time in the province that a neighborhood committee head was elected from general voting. And the community where Chen lives was chosen as the trial place for Shandong's urban grassroots general election.

In line with China's urban neighborhood committee organization law, every household of the community has one family member entitled to vote.

A month prior to the election, 1410 out of 2096 households of the community registered to vote, and a seven-member election committee was set up.

Seven candidates were validated by the election committee. Their photos and resumes were posted in public and they all made public speeches.

Finally, Chen Yecui, who had worked in the neighborhood for 15 years, won the election.

"I feel so happy to be elected. In future, I will do my best tobefit my post," said Chen.

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