Maebashi City, Gunma Prefecture in Japan

Maebashi City in Gunma Prefecture, Japan

1. the Capital City of Gunma Prefecture One of the 62 core cities in Japan Umayabashi derived from a bridge on a small tributary of the Tone River called Kuruma . Mayabashi Maebashi 17 th Century Population: 331,771 #62 out of 792 Cities #37 out of 62 Core Cities Land Area: 311.59 Km2 #242 out of 792 Cities #34 out of 62 Core Cities As of January 1, 2023 Many prefectures-owned facilities within Maebashi City (Community Hall, flower park, pool, etc.) Established a project team between the prefecture and the city to review their effective and efficient utilization. Overview

2. Mayor 2 Vice Mayor Dept. Div Div S S Dept. 18 Departments, 84 Divisions, 321 Sections Classification Numbers Office Workers 1,218 Civil Engineers, Architects, Mechanics, Electricians 259 Chemical Engineers, Doctors, Pharmacists, Veterinarian, Clinical Examination Technicians 49 Public Heath Nurses, Nutritionists, Dental Hygienists, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, Mental Health Care Workers 137 Teachers, Curators, Childcare Workers 284 Skilled Laborers 224 Firefighters 404 Total 2,575 As of April, 2023 Number of Employees: 2,575 Organization Structure

3. City Hall Duties Welfare and Health Provision of Welfare Services (Nurseries, Nursing Insurance, Public Assistance) Promotion of Public Health (Health Insurance, Infectious Countermeasures, Vaccination) Administration Levy and Collect City Taxes (35% of the total budget) Budget Management and Human Resource Policy Making (7th Comprehensive Plan) Civilian Life Family Register and Residence Certificate Management Garbage Collection and Disposal Firefighting and First Aid Revitalizing the city Industrial Promotion (Chamber of Agriculture) Tourism Promotion Culture and Sports Promotion Education Management of Elementary, Junior High, and High Schools (46 Elementary Schools, 20 Junior High Schools, 1 High School, 1 University) Promotion of Social Education (16 Community) Management of Libraries (1 main library, 16 branches libraries, 1 children's library) Development and Maintenance of Life Infrastructures Urban Planning Development Construction and Management of Roads, Parks, Water Supply and Sewage Improvement of the Public Transportation Network

4. Maebashi City’s Administrative and Financial Reform Promotion Plan Planning Execution Confirmation Reflection

5. Results of Administrative and Financial Reform Promotion Plan Promotion of Private Sector Outsourcing Outsourced garbage collection in some areas (October 2020) (Incineration, WTE, Landfill) Outsourced school lunch operations (Delivery service for western school kitchen facilities, April 2020, 13 million yen Cost Reduction; Food preparation service for eastern school facilities-16million yen cost reduction) Outsourced Cycle racing operations (reduced 7 staff members due to staffing adjustments) Promotion of Business Reform and Administrative Improvement Administrative Improvements (82.72 million yen financial cuts) Work –Style Reform (WFH, various WSR, Promotion of Paternity Leave. Promotion of the Optimization of Public Facilities Abolition and Demolition of Deteriorated Public Housing (Sale or lease to generate revenue; some remain as is because of the high cost of demolition) Adjustment of Staff Members Reduced by 555 people over 19 years (4.1 billion yen savings)

6. Maebashi Children’s Library Opening December 8, 2007 Total Area 1,563㎡ (One of Japan’s largest one-floor libraries for children) Open Hours 10:00-18:00 Closed Days About 30 days per year (the fourth Wednesday of every month, collection arrangement periods during the spring and fall, New Year’s holiday) Main Target Children 0-15 years of age and guardians Collection Size 155,686 items (151,278 books and 4,408 CDs/DVDs) Borrowing Limit / Period Up to 10 books or 6 CDs/DVDs for a period of 15 days Visitors 92,003 people (in 2022) Borrowers 35,725 people (in 2022) Items Borrowed 240,523 items (in 2022)

7. Activities Picture Book Set Group Borrowing (Sept. 2009) Local city kindergartens, nurseries, and children's centre Borrow 100 picture books for three months, Distribution and return at the library 136 groups and 13,600 books borrowed in 2022 Special Needs Educational Organizations Set Program (Apr. 2021 Local city special needs educational facilities Borrow 50 pictures and children’s books for four months Books can be selected from a collection not accessible by general users Allowing special needs to enjoy reading Events (200 times per year) Storytelling sessions Stuffed animal slumber parties Workshops using cardboard, wrapping paper and other scrap materials Lectures that encourage reading at home Storytelling volunteer training lectures Book Start Program (July 2008) Babies under 1 year of age registered as city residents Receive 1 picture book as a present (for storytelling at home and to encourage parent-child interaction Book Lucky Bags Borrow books specially chosen by staff and find out what’s inside

8. Maebashi Fire Department In case of Fire/Accident/Illness/Injury 911 Tank car in case of fire Problem Solve Receiving reports at fire department Ambulance for Injury/Illness

9. Aerial Access Fire Suspension Rescue Operations Access to rooftop Extend to heights of 15, 30, 40 meters Ladder Truck

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