Prefectural Government and Budget 

The prefecture's administrative structure consists of an executive branch, including the governor; the Prefectural Assembly, a legislative organ; and other public entities such as the Public Safety Commission. The governor is elected by the residents of Ibaraki and serves a four-year term overseeing the prefectural administration. The Prefectural Assembly votes on bylaws and budgets and has the right to inquire into administrative matters concerning the prefecture. The sixty-five members of the Assembly are elected by the citizens, and also serve four-year terms. The Assembly holds four regular sessions annually, and sets up standing and ad-hoc committees to ensure that the voice of the citizenry is reflected in the prefectural administration.

Ibaraki prefectural budget (2015)

Total revenue 1,161,343 million yen

(million yen)

Total expenditure 1,161,343 million yen

(million yen)