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History of the Chiayi County Council

In the past, Chiayi County was called as "Tien Hsing." Later, it was renamed as Chu Luo. In 1788, during the Ching Dynasty, the head of the Heaven and Earth Society Lin Shuang-wun rebelled against the Ching Court and attacked Chu Luo. In 1790, peace was restored. To commemorate the suppression of this revolt, Emperor Kao Chung renamed Chu Luo to Chiayi to honor the people that protected the county bravely.

The precursor of the Chiayi County Council was the Chiayi City Council established during the Retrocession. On February 26, 1946, 144 district representatives and 19 city representatives were elected. On March 24, various district councils were established and Jhong Jia-cheng was elected Speaker and Lin Mu-gen as Vice Speaker. In April 1947, Speaker Jhung and Vice Speaker Lin resigned. As a result, Jhu Rong-Guei and Lin Wen-shu elected as Speaker and Vice Speaker respectively to fill their positions. In September 1948, Speaker Jhu resigned; he was replaced by Li, Mao-sung. This is brief history of the establishment of Chiayi representative assembly after Retrocession

In 1950, the autonomy zones were re-drawn. Chiayi and Tungshi, which belonged to Tainan County, were annexed into Chiayi County, which ruled over 19 townships and cities then. Following the orders of the central and provincial governments, elections were conducted to implement democratic politics and promote regional autonomy.
On January 27, 1951, the first elections were held, yielding 44 councilors. On 21st, February, the Chiayi County Council was established, with Huang Ci-Sian elected as Speaker; and Wu Yuan-jia, Vice Speaker for the term of two years.
On February 21, 1953, the 2nd Chiayi County Council was established, with 56 elected councilors. Huang Ci-Sian was elected Speaker. Meanwhile, Wu Yuan-jia remained in the position of Vice-speaker. In July of the same year, Huang Ci-Sian was appointed assistant director of the Bureau of Education. According to related regulations, a new speaker was to be elected to fill this position on July 16, 1953. Earning 47 votes, Wang Guo-jhu was elected.
On February 21, 1955, the 3rd Chiayi County Council was established, with 58 elected councilors. Wang Guo-Jhu was re-elected as Speaker, with Lin Bao as Vice Speaker for the terms of three years.
On February 21, 1958, the 4th Chiayi County Council was established, with 63 elected councilors. Wang Guo-jhu was elected as Speaker again, and Huang Ching-jiang as Vice Speaker. In June of the same year, Wang Guo-ju deceased. According to regulation, a new speaker should be elected on July 15, 1958. Earned 37 votes, Liu Wang-de was elected as Speaker.
On February 21, 1961, the 5th Chiayi County Council was established, with 57 elected councilors, among who Huang Lao-dah and Jhang Wun-Jheng were elected as Speaker and Vice Speaker respectively.
February 21, 1964, the 6th Chiayi County Council was established, with 54 elected councilors for the term of four years. Lin Jhen-Rong and Huang Tzu-pu were elected as Speaker and Vice Speaker respectively.

On February 21, 1968, the 7th Chiayi County Council was established, with 52 elected councilors for the term of four years. According to the provincial government telegram No.24117 on February 24 in the same year from the provincial government, it stated that, "The tenure of the county council shall be extended following a review by the Executive Yuan. The same is applied to councilors' offices." As a result, the councilors' tenure was extended to five years and two months. Jhang Wun-Jheng and Cai Chang-ming were elected as Speaker and Vice Speaker respectively.
On May 1, 1973, the 8th Chiayi County Council was established, with 51 elected councilors for the term of four years. According to the provincial government's notice No. 4289 on April 28, 1976, councilors' offices were extended to four years and seven months, ending on December 30, 1977. Jhang Wun-Jheng and Cai Chang-ming were re-elected to their respective posts.
On December 30, 1977, the 9th Chiayi County Council was established, with 50 elected councilors for the term of four-year. With provincial government's notice No. 56456 on July 4, 1981, the terms of councilors were extended to March 1, 1982, at the total of four years and two months. Cai Chang-ming and Liao Cheng-wei were elected as Speaker and Vice Speaker respectively.
On March 1, 1982, the 10th Chiayi County Council was established, with 46 elected councilors for the term of four years to be completed on February 28, 1986. On July 1, 1982, Chiayi City was upgraded into a city under provincial jurisdiction. Likewise, the 14 representatives became city councilors (an extra election was held to elect eight more councilors, whose total became 22). Chen Ming-wun and Ciou Jyun-nan were elected as Speaker and Vice Speaker respectively.
On March 1, 1986, the 11th Chiayi County Council was established, with 38 elected councilors. Chou, Tian-jhao and Hou Duan-huang were elected as Speaker and Vice Speaker respectively.
On March 1, 1990, the 12th Chiayi County Council was established, with 37 elected councilors. Chou Tian-Jhao and Siao Deng-biao were elected as Speaker and Vice Speaker respectively.
On March 1, 1994, the 13th Chiayi County Council was established, with 37 elected councilors. Siao Deng-biao and Dong siang were elected as Speaker and Vice Speaker respectively.
On March 1, 1998, the 14th Chiayi County Council was established, with 37 elected councilors. Dong siang and Hou Ching-he were elected as Speaker and Vice Speaker respectively.
On March 1, 2002, the 15th Chiayi County Council was established, with 37 elected councilors. Hou Ching-he and Yu Jheng-da were elected as Speaker and Vice Speaker respectively.
On July 1, 1982, Chiayi City was elevated by the Executive Yuan as a city under the jurisdiction of the provincial government. Discussion on the separation of Chiayi into a county and a city ensued, reaching the decision after eight readings during the 9th Council. Dongshih Farm of Taiwan Sugar Corporation at Taibao as the border of Taibao Township and Puzih Town, which were promoted into towns governed by Chiayi County, beginning a new phase of the county's development. Likewise, Chiayi County Government was included into the border of Taibao Township. Now, it is located in Puzih instead.
The Council Building sits on 13,800 pings of land, with the height of 24.65 m, which includes three levels and a basement. Groundbreaking ceremonies were held in April 1989. Designed by Liao Jhao-kun, a renowned architect, the construction of the building was supervised by Sie Jian Cheng Construction Company. Completed in the middle of November 1991, this building had a stable and solid foundation as well as a modern facade. The high ceilings and modern equipment of the Council Hall reflect the political ideals of Chiayi County— always looking forward but not forgetting its roots and traditions.
The Council was moved to its present address in January 1992. With a modern façade, the building offers a fantastic view of the surrounding areas. With central air-conditioning, all offices are fully computerized. Both the councilors and employees work in this spacious, modern, and comfortable environment, promoting both administrative efficiency and quality.