Ward Mayor (Tokyo Special Wards)
くちょう（とうきょうと の とくべつく）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Managerial Occupations
- Middle : Other Managerial Occupations
- Minor : Administrative Public Officials
Summary
The position that oversees ward administration and comprehensively manages the provision of resident services as the top administrative officer in Tokyo's special wards.
Description
The ward mayor is the head of a special ward directly elected by residents based on the Local Autonomy Law and serves as the highest responsible person for the ward's administrative operations. They handle the enactment and execution of ordinances, compilation and execution of budgets, appointment and dismissal of staff, leadership during disasters, and more. While coordinating and consulting with the ward assembly, they promote enhancement of resident services, regional revitalization, welfare policies, disaster prevention and crisis management. Collaboration with local communities and related organizations is also important, and they strive to disseminate information and collect resident opinions through public relations activities.
Future Outlook
Due to aging population, declining birthrate, and increasing demand for disaster measures, the role of local administration is expanding. Amidst the promotion of digitalization and resident-participatory administration, policy planning skills and ICT utilization abilities will become even more important.
Personality Traits
Can respond flexibly / Has a sense of public service / Has high ethical standards / Has leadership / Has strong crisis management abilities
Work Style
Flexitime / Full-time Public Servant / On-site Work / Remote Work Combined
Career Path
General Administrative Staff → Section Chief Level → Department Head Level → Deputy Ward Mayor → Ward Mayor
Required Skills
Crisis Management / Financial Budget Management / Knowledge of Administrative Laws and Regulations / Policy Planning / Public Relations Communication / Stakeholder Management
Recommended Skills
Data Analysis / IT Literacy / Language Skills / Media Relations
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because decision-making based on policy evaluation and data analysis is required. |
| Communication Skills | Because frequent coordination and negotiation with the ward assembly, residents, and related organizations are necessary. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Because it is necessary to lead administrative operations and demonstrate leadership. |
| Planning & Organization | Because the ability to plan and promote multiple policies simultaneously is important. |
| Problem Solving | Because decision-making toward solving complex administrative issues is required. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because it is necessary to withstand high loads such as responding to resident requests and emergencies. |
Aliases
- Special Ward Mayor
Related Jobs
- City Mayor
- Local Government Official
- Tokyo Governor
- Town/Village Mayor
- Ward Councilor