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Committee (May 31, 2012 to May 14, 2013)
Last Updated March 18, 2019
Standing Committee / City Counsil Steering Committee / Special Committee
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.
| Name of the Committee | Constant | Jurisdiction |
|---|---|---|
| Committee on Policy / General Affairs / Finance | 11 people | We examine work such as planning and coordination of important policies, basic policies of municipal administration, international policy, base measures, Yokohama City University, finance, crisis management, administrative reform, etc. |
| Committee on Civic Affairs / Culture & Tourism / Fire | 11 people | We examine information disclosure, human rights measure, gender equality, civic collaboration, ward administration support, public relations and public hearing, sports promotion, cultural promotion, tourism exchange, convention, fire prevention, anti-crime program measures, emergency, firefighting, etc. . |
| Committee on Economic Affairs / Port & Harbor | 11 people | We examine work such as invitation of companies, management support of small and medium-sized enterprises, employment and employment measures, consumer life, maintenance of port facilities, promotion of ports, etc. |
| Committee on Child & Youth / Education | 11 people | We examine work such as youth development, nursery school maintenance, child welfare, school education, lifelong learning. |
| Committee on Health & Social Welfare / Hospital Administration | 11 people | We examine work such as community-based welfare, welfare for the disabled, welfare for the elderly, disease prevention, community medicine, food hygiene, infectious disease measures, and management of municipal hospital. |
| Committee on Climate Change Policy / Environmental Planning / Resources & Waste Recycling | 11 people | We examine work such as global warming measures, environmental impact assessment, agriculture promotion, maintenance of park, sewer, reduction, recycling of garbage, etc. |
| Committee on Housing & Architecture / Urban Development / Road & Highway | 10 people | Formulation of city planning, coordination of housing policy, confirmation of buildings, permission for development, comprehensive transportation planning, parking lot measures, urban development projects, maintenance of roads and bridges, river maintenance, traffic safety measures, abandoned bicycle measures, etc. Judge for work. |
| Committee on Water Works / Transportation | 10 people | We 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. |
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.
The Special Committee is a committee established as necessary to examine, investigate, and study cases (specific issues of municipal administration determined by the City Counsil) and currently has six special committees.
The special committee exchanges opinions among committee members, inspect case studies, and hear opinions of witnesses.
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.
| Name of the Committee | Constant | Cases of discussion |
|---|---|---|
| Special Committee on Metropolitan Administration and Finance System | 15 people | To promote the realization of a metropolitan system as soon as possible, and to establish an administrative and financial system that responds to the actual situation. |
| Special Committee on U.S. Military Installations Measures | 15 people | To promote the use of the former site of U.S. military facilities and the early full return. |
| Investigation Special Committee on New City Hall | 14 people | Investigate and examine various issues related to the revitalization of Kannai and Kangai-District and the maintenance of the new city hall, including parliamentary functions. |
| reduce disaster damage Measures Promotion Special Committee | 14 people | reduce disaster damage and promotion of disaster prevention measures. |
| community development Special Committee to prevent isolation | 14 people | Promotion of community development to prevent social isolation through close connections and support. |
| Special Committee for Tourism, Creative Cities and International Strategy | 14 people | Promotion of MICE, promotion of international container strategic ports, promotion of the International Strategic Comprehensive Special Zone, and holding large-scale attracting events such as culture and art. |
| Special Investigation Committee on Establishing Yokohama City Council Fundamental Ordinance | 12 people | In order for the City Counsil to further demonstrate its role in solving various issues related to municipal administration, the city council will enhance the legislative function of the City Counsil, in order to further promote the voluntary and autonomous reforms of the Yokohama City Council. Investigate and examine the enactment of the City Counsil Basic Ordinance in order to clarify the activities and parliamentary activities. |
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