総務省｜国地方係争処理委員会｜国地方係争処理委員会

This page describes Japan's National-Local Dispute Resolution Committee established under Article 250-7 of the Local Autonomy Law. The committee reviews complaints from local government leaders regarding unlawful national government interventions and issues recommendations to national administrative agencies when violations are found. It comprises five members with distinguished knowledge, appointed by the Minister of Internal Affairs with consent of both legislative chambers, serving three-year terms. The committee chair is elected by members. Administrative duties are handled by the Ministry's Local Government Division, with examination procedures and online implementation guidelines established.