Prefectural assembly member
とどうふけんぎかいぎいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Managerial Occupations
- Middle : Other Managerial Occupations
- Minor : Administrative Public Officials
Summary
Prefectural assembly members enact, amend, and repeal ordinances, deliberate budgets, monitor administration, etc., in the prefectural assembly to improve the lives of local residents as a public office.
Description
Prefectural assembly members are elected by voters and handle a wide range of duties including deliberation of prefectural ordinances, budgets, and settlements, oversight of administrative executive organs, committee activities, and resident consultations. They work to resolve local issues through policy proposals and questions, and are also involved in assembly operations and party activities. They are required to grasp diverse needs of the local community and engage in transparent political activities with accountability.
Future Outlook
Against the backdrop of declining birthrates and aging population, regional disparities, and progress in digitalization, there will be even greater demand for expertise, policy proposal abilities, and IT utilization skills. There is also a possibility of active roles by young assembly members and discussions on reforms to the dual representative system.
Personality Traits
Able to make quick situational judgments / Calm and composed / Sociable / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Collaboration with public secretaries / Electoral district activities / Full-time / Night and holiday work
Career Path
Politician's secretary → Local assembly member → Assembly operations committee member → Party prefectural branch executive → National Diet member
Required Skills
Budget analysis / Communication skills (resident correspondence) / Policy planning / Presentation / Understanding of laws and ordinances
Recommended Skills
Communication skills (English) / Data analysis / IT literacy / Media correspondence
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Ability to analyze and judge ordinances and budgets is necessary. |
| Communication Skills | Because there is a lot of opinion coordination and discussion with residents and within the assembly. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Proactivity in planning and promoting policies oneself is required. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because it is necessary to continue understanding a wide range of policy areas. |
| Problem Solving | Ability to propose and implement solutions to local issues is required. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because stress is high from resident correspondence and political pressure. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | There are long meetings and local visits, but little intense physical labor. |
Aliases
- Metropolitan assembly member
- Metropolitan councilor
- Prefectural assembly member
- Prefectural councilor
Related Jobs
- Governor
- Mayor
- Municipal assembly member
- National Diet member