Village Council Member
むらぎかいぎいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Managerial Occupations
- Middle : Other Managerial Occupations
- Minor : Administrative Public Officials
Summary
Village council members participate in the village assembly as representatives of the villagers and perform public duties such as enacting and amending ordinances, deliberating budgets, approving final accounts, supervising administration, and reflecting residents' opinions.
Description
Village council members represent the villagers as members of the village assembly, enacting and amending ordinances, deliberating and deciding on budgets, approving final accounts, supervising administration, and examining petitions and representations. The term of office is 4 years, and they are selected through direct elections by voters. They participate in regular sessions, standing committees, and special committees, deliberate bills submitted by the village mayor, conduct question-and-answer sessions, and express opinions. In addition, they grasp regional issues through residents' briefing sessions and local events, and propose policies and solutions. They may engage in activities as members of political parties or as independents, and regional interest adjustment and consensus-building abilities are important.
Future Outlook
In local governments facing declining birthrates, aging populations, and population decline, there is demand for new policy proposals for regional revitalization and improved resident services, as well as resident-participatory operations. Utilizing ICT in administrative operations and promoting participation by women and young people are future challenges.
Personality Traits
Able to make fair and impartial judgments / Has cooperativeness / Has persuasiveness / Is honest / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Committee-Centered / Part-time with Concurrent Employment Allowed / Political Party Affiliation / Regional Mobile Consultations
Career Path
Village Council Member (First Term) → Multi-Term Council Member → Assembly Operations Committee Chair / Speaker → Prefectural Assembly Member → National Diet Member / Party Executive Position
Required Skills
Assembly Operations / Budget and Final Accounts Deliberation Ability / Communication Skills (Resident Correspondence) / Knowledge of the Local Autonomy Law
Recommended Skills
Data Analysis (Statistics) / Facilitation / Policy Planning / Public Relations
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because it is necessary to analyze budgets and ordinance proposals and conduct logical deliberations. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because it is necessary to accurately grasp and review the details of ordinances and budget proposals. |
| Communication Skills | Because high communication skills are required in opinion exchanges with residents and discussions in the assembly. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because numerical handling ability is needed in budget deliberations. |
| Problem Solving | To propose solutions to regional issues. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | To collaborate with other council members and administration to realize policies. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work and meetings, with little heavy labor. |
Related Qualifications
- Eligibility to Run (Japanese Nationals Aged 25 and Over)
Aliases
- Local Assembly Member
Related Jobs
- City Council Member
- National Diet Member
- Prefectural Assembly Member
- Town Council Member