Fukuoka Prefecture will establish a six-member Second Capital Promotion Office on October 1 to pursue national designation as a backup center for government functions during major disasters. Governor Seitaro Hattori said the unit will handle requests to the central government, coordination with Fukuoka and Kitakyushu, and other regional administrative work. The prefecture has expanded its efforts since legislation establishing a second-capital system was enacted in July. In August, the prefecture and the two ordinance-designated cities held their first liaison meeting and began discussing a cooperation agreement that would preserve each government’s existing powers and structure. Hattori said discussions should advance as national preparations move forward. He also expressed hope that Fukuoka’s next mayor would continue supporting the plan after Mayor Soichiro Takashima announced he would not seek a fifth term. Source: Nikkei / Yomiuri Shimbun
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