Member of the House of Councillors
さんぎいんぎいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Managerial Occupations
- Middle : Other Managerial Occupations
- Minor : Administrative Public Officials
Summary
Members of the House of Councillors are public officials elected to the House of Councillors, which constitutes the National Diet of Japan, and engage in legislation, budget deliberation, administrative oversight, etc. Their term is 6 years, with half being re-elected every 3 years.
Description
Members of the House of Councillors, as representatives of the Japanese people, hold voting rights in the House of Councillors, deliberate and vote on bills, approve budgets and treaties, and exercise questioning and investigative powers against the cabinet. Their term is 6 years, with half being re-elected every 3 years. They belong to political parties and handle a wide range of duties, including discussions in various committees and plenary sessions, political activities, and support activities in local electoral districts and proportional representation blocs. In policy formulation, they are required to exchange opinions with experts and citizens, coordinate with other parties, gain the trust of the people, and address various domestic and international issues.
Future Outlook
With the progress of declining birthrates and aging population and digitalization, greater expertise and accountability are demanded, and the challenge is to build new policy formulation and decision-making processes that respond to the diversification of public political participation awareness and evaluations.
Personality Traits
Has leadership / Persuasive / Sociable / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Attendance at Diet deliberations / Election activities / Electoral district activities / Political activities / Political research
Career Path
Politician's secretary → Local assembly member → Member of the House of Representatives or House of Councillors → Minister or cabinet member → Party executive
Required Skills
Information gathering and analysis / Knowledge of political and legal systems / Logical thinking / Negotiation and coordination skills / Speech skills
Recommended Skills
Data analysis / International relations knowledge / Language skills / Media strategy / Social media operations
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | To quickly respond to changes in social conditions and political environments. |
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | To logically analyze and evaluate complex bills and policies. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because it is necessary to accurately grasp the details of bills and budgets. |
| Communication Skills | Because communication with diverse stakeholders and voters is essential. |
| Initiative & Leadership | To lead policy proposals and coordination within and outside the party. |
| Planning & Organization | To lead planning and organization for election campaigns and policy formulation. |
| Problem Solving | To construct realistic solutions to social issues. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because they engage in activities under high stress such as Diet deliberations and election campaigns. |
Aliases
- National Diet member (House of Councillors)
- Upper house member
Related Jobs
- Local assembly member
- Member of the House of Representatives
- National Diet member
- Politician