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Committee (May 29, 2009 to June 8, 2010)

Last update date December 8, 2023

The committee includes a standing committee that reviews proposals and petitions submitted by the plenary session, the City Counsil Steering Committee, which specializes in discussing how to operate the parliament, and special committees that are set up as necessary.

Outline of committee activities

Standing Committee (May 29, 2009 to June 8, 2010)

Standing Committee desk placement

Since it is not efficient to discuss all proposals in detail at the plenary session, it is divided into several specialized committees to examine bills, petition, petition, etc. This is the Standing Committee.
City Counsil has eight standing committees for each jurisdiction of the city's executive body, and all members are members of one of the committees. The term of committee members is one year, and each committee has one chair and two vice chairmen.
During the closing of the City Counsil, the Standing Committee conducts a variety of activities, including research and researching the business of the bureau under its jurisdiction.

Standing Committee List
Name of the CommitteeConstantJurisdiction
Urban Management and General Affairs Committee12 peopleWe examine work such as planning and coordination of important policies, basic policies for urban management, international policies, base measures, comprehensive coordination of 150th anniversary projects, budgeting, and administrative reforms.
Citizens and Firefighting Committee11 peopleInformation disclosure, coordination of human rights measures, gender equality, citizen collaboration, ward administration support, public relations and public hearing, culture promotion, sports promotion, comprehensive adjustment of crisis management, fire prevention, anti-crime program measures, emergency, firefighting, etc. Judge.
Committee on Child & Youth / Education12 peopleWe examine work such as youth development, nursery school maintenance, child welfare, general adjustment of education administration, school education, lifelong learning.
Committee on Health & Social Welfare / Hospital Administration12 peopleWe examine work such as community-based welfare, welfare for the disabled, welfare for the elderly, disease prevention, community medicine, food hygiene, infectious disease countermeasures, hospital management, etc.
Environmental Creation and Resource Recycling Committee12 peopleWe examine work such as general adjustment of environmental measure, global warming measure, environmental impact assessment, agriculture promotion, maintenance of park, sewer, reduction, recycling of garbage, etc.
Economic Tourism and Ports Committee11 peopleWe examine work such as comprehensive adjustment of economic measures, invitation of companies, management support of small and medium-sized enterprises, employment and employment measures, consumer life, tourism exchange, maintenance of port facilities, promotion of port facilities, etc.
Committee on Housing & Architecture / Urban Development / Road & Highway11 peopleFormulation of city planning, coordination of housing policy, confirmation of buildings, permission for development, comprehensive transportation plan, parking lot measures, comprehensive adjustment of urban development projects, maintenance of roads and bridges, river maintenance, traffic safety measures, abandoned bicycles Judge for work such as measures.
Committee on Water Works / Transportation11 peopleWe examine work such as securing of water source, water quality measures, management of water distribution facilities, maintenance of water supply facilities, maintenance, operation management of municipal bus routes, construction, operation management of municipal subways.


Steering Committee desk placement

The City Counsil Steering Committee has been established to coordinate opinions of each denomination, and representatives of each negotiating factions (5 or more members) discuss various issues related to the operation of City Counsil. We also examine bills such as ordinances related to City Counsil, petition and petition. The fixed number is 16 people, with one chairperson, two vice chairpersons, and one director of each negotiating party.



Special Committees are established by the resolution of the City Counsil to review, investigate and study specific issues.
City Counsil has seven special committees in May 2009 to review the city's long-standing concerns and important issues.
In addition, in order to review the initial budget and settlement of accounts, it is customary to establish a special committee for budget first and second budget and settlement of accounts, respectively, to review the initial budget and settlement of accounts.

Special Committee List
Name of the CommitteeConstantCases of discussion
Special Committee on Metropolitan Administration and Finance System14 peopleAiming to realize the metropolitan system as soon as possible and to establish a tax and financial system corresponding to the actual situation, strongly promote it, and administrative and financial reforms that respond immediately to changes in the times, designated managers, independent administrative agencies, Investigate and examine basic matters related to affiliated organizations.
Special Committee on U.S. Military Installations Measures13 peoplePlan return of US military facilities in the city and promotion of the use of the former site.
Special Committee on Urban Safety & Security13 peopleTo promote the safety of citizens' lives, including children and the elderly, measures related to various crises such as fires, and the enhancement of medical care and health promotion to protect the lives of citizens.
Special Committee for Environmental Action City13 peopleTo protect the global environment and realize a sustainable society, we will promote various environmental measures, such as creating water and green conservation and promoting further waste reduction and recycling.
Special Committee on Revitalization of Yokohama's Economy13 peopleInitiatives to revitalize the local economy that supports citizens' lives, such as attracting companies, supporting startups and ventures, creating new industries, promoting the growth and development of city companies, and improving the employment environment and promoting urban agriculture. To promote.
Special Committee on International & Cultural City13 peopleIn addition to promoting exchanges with overseas cities, attracting international conferences, and contributing to the world, as well as disseminating Yokohama's appeal to the world as a cultural and artistic creation city, and to promote international community development measures in which various people interact.
Special Committee for Revitalizing Central Area13 peopleTo create a city with an eye on the next 50 years triggered by the 150th anniversary of the opening of the port, promote revitalization measures in the city centered on the port and the history of Yokohama in order to create a city with an eye on the next 50 years.

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Phone: 045-671-3040

Fax: 045-681-7388

Email address: gi-kouhou@city.yokohama.jp

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