Mayor of Municipality
しちょうそんちょう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Managerial Occupations
- Middle : Other Managerial Occupations
- Minor : Administrative Public Officials
Summary
The head who oversees the administrative operations of cities, towns, and villages, providing resident services, regional revitalization, financial management, etc.
Description
The mayor of a city, town, or village is the responsible person who oversees and executes the administrative functions of the municipality as a representative of the residents. Based on the Local Autonomy Law, they handle a wide range of duties including proposals to the city council, ordinance enactment, budget preparation, personnel management of staff, resident consultations, and attendance at various events. They are required to have policy planning and execution skills to address challenges such as measures against declining birthrates and aging population, disaster prevention and crisis management, financial soundness, and industrial promotion in the region. Additionally, communication skills are necessary to build trust through coordination, negotiation, and public relations with residents, the council, other municipalities, and relevant ministries.
Future Outlook
Due to the promotion of digitalization in local governments and the importance of measures against declining birthrates and aging population, mayors of cities, towns, and villages are required to have reform promotion skills. In areas with population decline, the need for wide-area collaboration and inter-regional cooperation is increasing.
Personality Traits
Fair and Honest / Fulfills Accountability / Has Cooperativeness / Has Leadership
Work Style
Frequent Business Trips and Fieldwork / Full-time / Full-time Position / Resident Services
Career Path
Local Government Employee → Local Assembly Member → Deputy Mayor/Assistant → Mayor of Municipality
Required Skills
Budget Management / Crisis Management / Knowledge of Administrative Laws and Regulations / Negotiation and Adjustment Skills / Policy Planning / Public Relations
Recommended Skills
Communication Skills (English) / Data Analysis / Facilitation / ICT Utilization
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | For coordination with residents, councils, and other municipalities. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Because leadership is required as the top responsible person for municipal operations. |
| Planning & Organization | To oversee budget preparation and planning/execution of regional revitalization measures. |
| Problem Solving | Because implementation of measures to solve regional issues is required. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because high stress tolerance is needed to meet residents' expectations and handle emergencies. |
Aliases
- City Mayor
- Town Mayor
- Village Mayor
Related Jobs
- City Councilor
- Deputy Mayor
- Prefectural Governor
- Public Servant