Hyogo Administering Page Administering the prefecture Administrative organization The local government of Hyogo Prefecture consists of the legislative prefectural assembly where policies for prefectural administration are decided, and the administrative bodies comprised of the governor and various administrative committees independent from the governor, both which execute the policies. The Hyogo prefectural assembly has a single chamber system consisting of 94 assemblypersons, who are directly elected by the prefectural population for a four-year term.
Ordinances are enacted, modified or abolished and annual fiscal budgets are determined.
Decision making is done at the plenary sessions while substantial investigations and examinations are made by committees. There are standing and special committees. Currently there are eight standing committees including welfare and life, health and environment, and agriculture, forestry and fisheries. Two special committees are set up on budget and audit every year. Welfare offices, public health centers, hospitals and public works offices are located strategically within the prefecture.