Seeking City Government Monitors

We Can Build a Better Shinagawa Together
If you have ever thought, “I want to learn more about this city where I live and I want to make it a better place,” maybe you should try “building a better Shinagawa” by being a government monitor.

What is the monitor system?
This system is a way for city residents to better understand city policies and the conditions, issues, etc., that the city government faces. It can also help us build a better Shinagawa by making use of residents’ opinions, requests and questions about Shinagawa city administration.

What does a monitor do?
Fifty people are appointed as monitors among those who publicly apply. A monitor serves a term of two years, and performs the following tasks:

● Attending monitor meetings
At the meetings, administration officials explain city measures and problems, and then allow the monitors to offer their opinions and make requests.
Held about five times a year, meetings are basically conducted on weekday afternoons. The themes for each meeting are decided by selecting from topics monitors are most interested in. Meetings are held in Japanese.

● Making submissions to the monitor newsletter
Please mail any opinions, requests, questions, etc., you may have.

● Monitor surveys
Monitors are asked to respond to questionnaires about city policies, issues, publications and more. Themes in FY2007 included “Problems and Measures in Times of Disaster,” “Sightseeing in Shinagawa,” and “Response to IT and Participation in City Administration.”

● Others
Monitors will be asked to report on ongoing projects in the city and carry out other duties by participating in a bus tour of city and metropolitan government facilities.

How to apply to become a city government monitor
Eligibility: Individuals 20 years old or older living in Shinagawa City since before April 1, 2007
Term: Two years (April 1, 2008 to March 31, 2010)
How to apply: Bring or mail your application to the Public Relations Section by February 15 (Fri.).
Application forms available at: Public Relations Section (Hon Chosha 5F), City Administration Data Corner (Dai-san Chosha 3F), Chiiki Centers (Community Centers), Bunka Centers (Cultural Centers), city libraries, etc.
* Also, the application form can be downloaded from the Shinagawa City’s website.
* You can request an application by mail from the Public Relations Section (Tel: 5742-6613).
For more information (and for application forms), contact: Public Relations Section (Shinagawa City Office, 140-8715, Tel: 5742-6613)