Municipal councilor
しくちょうそんぎかいぎいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Managerial Occupations
- Middle : Other Managerial Occupations
- Minor : Administrative Public Officials
Summary
Municipal councilors are public officials elected through democratic elections, representing residents to enact municipal ordinances, deliberate budgets, solve local issues, and monitor administrative operations.
Description
Municipal councilors are public officials elected by voters, serving as representatives of residents to discuss and decide on important matters concerning the administrative operations of cities, wards, towns, and villages. Main duties include deliberation and approval of ordinances and budgets, monitoring and evaluation of administration, soliciting opinions from residents and responding to requests, and more. They attend assembly plenary sessions and committees, participating in policy formation through questions and answers. Additionally, they identify local issues through interactions with community residents and propose solutions.
Future Outlook
With the growing importance of local self-government amid declining birthrates, aging populations, and regional revitalization, new initiatives such as resident-participatory assembly operations and online deliberations are advancing. Greater expertise and policy proposal capabilities are required, and councilors' roles are expected to diversify.
Personality Traits
Ambitious / Cooperative / Honest / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Attendance at regular sessions / Committee activities / Community activities / Full-time or part-time
Career Path
Political staff → Assembly bureau staff → Municipal councilor → Prefectural councilor → National Diet member
Required Skills
Communication skills / Meeting facilitation / Policy analysis / Understanding of laws and ordinances
Recommended Skills
Negotiation skills / Presentation skills / Public accounting knowledge / Research and investigation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | Essential for dialogue with citizens and discussions in the assembly. |
| Initiative & Leadership | To proactively submit bills and advance projects. |
| Stress Tolerance | To respond to pressure from citizens and media. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | To collaborate with other councilors and administration to solve issues. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly for meetings and discussions, physical demands are not high. |
Aliases
- Local councilor
Related Jobs
- Mayor
- National Diet member
- Prefectural councilor