The Government of Tokyo performs its functions through the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly. The Tokyo Metropolitan Government administers the 23 special local public entities. Established in the year of 1943, the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly comprises 127 members who are elected through general election for a period of four years.
The Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly is at the head of the organizational structure of the Tokyo Government. The Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly in turn is headed by the Governor and the Vice Governors who are responsible for administering the functions of the various departments of the Tokyo Government.
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government imposes and collects taxes from the resident members of the 23
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local public entities. The Metropolitan Government is responsible for supplying water and electricity to different parts of the local public entities. Disbursement of cash and preparation of budget are important tasks of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government.
The Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly is often referred to as the legislative body of the Tokyo Government. The Assemblymen, President and Vice President and the political parties essentially form the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly. The general citizens of Tokyo elect the members of the Metropolitan Assembly through election. The President and the Vice President are chosen from amongst the members of the Assembly.
The Government of Tokyo formulates and implements various policies for further development of Tokyo.
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