Former Taichung Director Dismissed for Sexual Harassment Suspended After Regaining Public Employment
Chang Ying-tang, a former Taichung official fired for sexual harassment, passed the civil service exam to regain employment, but the Disciplinary Court promptly suspended him to protect the government's reputation.
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During his tenure as the Director of the Public Transportation and Rapid Transit System Office of the Taichung City Transportation Bureau, Chang Ying-tang was suspected of abusing his power to sexually harass and bully multiple colleagues. He was impeached by the Control Yuan and referred to the Disciplinary Court for a hearing.
The Taichung City Government determined that Chang Ying-tang's actions severely damaged the agency's reputation and, based on solid evidence, gave him two major demerits and dismissed him. Subsequently, Chang passed the national civil service examination and was assigned to the Freeway Bureau under the Ministry of Transportation and Communications.
The Disciplinary Court reasoned that Chang's sexual harassment and bullying of multiple colleagues were repetitive in nature. Furthermore, since administrative agencies had already deemed him unfit and his infractions severe, allowing him to serve as a civil servant again through examination pathways was problematic. His unsuitability could hardly change in the short term, and the damage to the government's reputation would continue. Considering the severe nature of his misconduct, the court found it necessary to suspend his duties beforehand. On the 7th, the court ruled to suspend Chang Ying-tang, a decision subject to appeal.
Peng Huan-ju, Deputy Director-General of the Freeway Bureau, stated in a joint media interview today that according to regulations, the suspension takes effect the day after the Disciplinary Court's official document is delivered to the competent authority. The Ministry of Transportation received it yesterday and issued the suspension order. The individual began processing the paperwork, completed it, and signed for it this morning, making the suspension effective today.
Regarding Chang Ying-tang's work performance in the Freeway Bureau's Traffic Management Division, Peng Huan-ju pointed out that his performance appeared normal, and no special complaints had been reported by employees. (Editor: Kuan Chung-wei) 1150410
The Taichung City Government determined that Chang Ying-tang's actions severely damaged the agency's reputation and, based on solid evidence, gave him two major demerits and dismissed him. Subsequently, Chang passed the national civil service examination and was assigned to the Freeway Bureau under the Ministry of Transportation and Communications.
The Disciplinary Court reasoned that Chang's sexual harassment and bullying of multiple colleagues were repetitive in nature. Furthermore, since administrative agencies had already deemed him unfit and his infractions severe, allowing him to serve as a civil servant again through examination pathways was problematic. His unsuitability could hardly change in the short term, and the damage to the government's reputation would continue. Considering the severe nature of his misconduct, the court found it necessary to suspend his duties beforehand. On the 7th, the court ruled to suspend Chang Ying-tang, a decision subject to appeal.
Peng Huan-ju, Deputy Director-General of the Freeway Bureau, stated in a joint media interview today that according to regulations, the suspension takes effect the day after the Disciplinary Court's official document is delivered to the competent authority. The Ministry of Transportation received it yesterday and issued the suspension order. The individual began processing the paperwork, completed it, and signed for it this morning, making the suspension effective today.
Regarding Chang Ying-tang's work performance in the Freeway Bureau's Traffic Management Division, Peng Huan-ju pointed out that his performance appeared normal, and no special complaints had been reported by employees. (Editor: Kuan Chung-wei) 1150410