City council member
しぎかいぎいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Managerial Occupations
- Middle : Other Managerial Occupations
- Minor : Administrative Public Officials
Summary
City council members participate in policy decisions as representatives of citizens through the enactment, amendment, and abolition of ordinances, budget deliberations, administrative oversight, and more in the city assembly of local governments, as a political position.
Description
City council members are elected under the Local Autonomy Law and, in the city council, enact and amend ordinances, deliberate on and approve budgets, and conduct administrative oversight. They belong to standing committees or special committees and examine bills in detail by specialized fields. Furthermore, through responding to consultations from citizens and participating in local events, they collect and reflect opinions and engage in council operations. Affiliated with parliamentary groups, they coordinate and consult with other members and administrative agencies to improve public services and solve local issues.
Future Outlook
With the diversification of local issues and the progress of administrative digitalization, policy planning abilities and ICT utilization skills will be in demand. Diverse citizen participation and the active involvement of young council members are also expected.
Personality Traits
Good coordination skills / Good explanatory skills / Honest / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Election activities / Local activities / Party affiliation / Regular council attendance
Career Path
First election (city council member) → Parliamentary group leader → City council chair → Mayor → Prefectural assembly member → Member of the National Diet
Required Skills
Bill deliberation ability / Communication skills / Negotiation and coordination skills / Public speaking / Understanding of laws and ordinances
Recommended Skills
Facilitation / Issue analysis / Public relations strategy / SNS management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because logical thinking is required in budget deliberations and ordinance creation. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because it is necessary to accurately understand the wording of ordinances and bills. |
| Communication Skills | Because coordination and persuasion with residents and other council members are important. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Because proactive action is required to solve regional issues. |
| Planning & Organization | Necessary for planning and coordinating council activities and local events. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because stress tolerance is required to handle criticism and tough questions. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because it is necessary to collaborate in parliamentary groups and committees. |
Aliases
- City councilor
- Local assembly member
Related Jobs
- Mayor
- Member of the National Diet
- Prefectural assembly member
- Town assembly member
- Village assembly member