Japan creates a statutory round table for national, prefecture and local leaders to discuss reforming government responsibilities
The National Diet of Japan has passed a law calling for a policy deliberation forum to consist of several Cabinet members and local government leaders. The cabinet members participating in the forum are the Chief Cabinet Secretary, the Minister in charge of strengthening local autonomy reform, the Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications, the Minister of Finance and other ministers that may be appointed by the Prime Minister. Local government leaders are the chairpersons representing the following six organizations; The Japan National Governors Association The Japan Association of City Mayors The National Association of Towns and Villages Mayors The National Association of Chairpersons of Prefectural Assemblies The National Association of… Read More »Japan creates a statutory round table for national, prefecture and local leaders to discuss reforming government responsibilities