Town Mayor
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Managerial Occupations
- Middle : Other Managerial Occupations
- Minor : Administrative Public Officials
Summary
As the highest responsible person for the town's administration, oversees the provision of resident services, regional promotion, budget management, ordinance enactment, etc., in a public position.
Description
The town mayor is the top executive of the town in the local government and is elected as a representative of the residents. As an administrative agency, handles policy planning, budget formulation and execution, proposal and enactment of ordinances, crisis management, etc., and bears responsibility for improving resident services and regional development. Through coordination with the assembly and supervision of staff, fulfills the role of achieving fair and efficient administrative operations.
Future Outlook
With the increasing importance of declining birthrates, aging population, and local revitalization, multifaceted roles as regional leaders will expand. At the same time, abilities to respond to fiscal constraints and the diversification of resident participation will be required.
Personality Traits
Excellent communication skills / Has cooperativeness / Has integrity / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Full-time / Full-time Resident / Head of Local Government
Career Path
Administrative Staff → Local Assembly Member → Deputy Town Mayor → Town Mayor
Required Skills
Accounting and Budget Management / Knowledge of Local Autonomy Law / Negotiation Skills / Policy Planning / Public Relations
Recommended Skills
Communication Skills (Foreign Languages) / Crisis Management / Data Analysis / Regional Promotion Policy Planning
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | Because dialogue with residents and the assembly is important. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Take the initiative to demonstrate leadership and lead the region. |
| Planning & Organization | Planning and coordination skills are required for implementing policies across the entire region. |
| Problem Solving | Judgment skills are needed to solve regional issues. |
| Stress Tolerance | Need to withstand pressure from multiple directions. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Need to proceed in coordination with the assembly, staff, and community. |
Related Qualifications
- Aged 25 or older (Local Autonomy Law Article 79)
- Japanese Nationality
Aliases
- Town/Village Mayor
Related Jobs
- Deputy Town Mayor
- Local Assembly Member
- Mayor
- Village Mayor