Roles and Work of City Counsil

City Counsil is the representative of citizens elected by the citizens and is the cornerstone of citizen autonomy.
The Constitution of Japan is a system of local governments, in which residents directly elect the members of the parliament and the head of the parliament are elected directly, and a dual representation system consisting of a parliamentary body and the head of the executive body. And the chief are required to respect each other, maintain control and balance, take advantage of their respective characteristics, and play their roles appropriately.
In recent years, the transition to a decentralized society has been promoted in order to realize citizen autonomy, which is determined by the region. In Yokohama, a basic municipal government with the largest population in Japan, many municipal issues, are becoming more sophisticated and complex, including issues unique to large cities. In such a situation, as a parliament of a large city with many powers and responsibilities, Yokohama City Council must maximize its functions.
As a representative of the citizens, City Counsil seeks to understand the diverse needs of citizens, promote and develop municipal administration, and make efforts to make citizens' lives even richer and more fulfilling.
＊The Yokohama Municipal Council uses the name "City Counsil" by convention.