The draft agreement agreement for the Osaka Metropolitan Government is "No special problems", July 28, 17:06
Concerning the so-called "Osaka Metropolitan Concept," Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Takaichi compiled a written opinion that there is no particular problem in the contents of the draft agreement that reorganizes the current Osaka city into four special wards, and the legal consultation was held on the 28th. I told the chairman of the meeting.
Regarding the so-called "Osaka Metropolitan Concept," the legal council consisting of the Governor of Osaka Prefecture, the Mayor of Osaka Prefecture, and representatives of the prefectural council and major parties of the city council will abolish the present city of Osaka and reorganize into four special wards. I compiled the draft agreement and submitted it to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications last month to seek the opinion of the Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications as stipulated by law.
After examining whether or not the content is legally deficient, Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications compiled a statement of opinion that "there is no particular opinion", and on May 28, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications Director Takashi Takahara, Director of Autonomous Administration I told Yutaka Imai, Osaka Prefectural Assembly member who is the chairman of the council.
After this, Representative Imai told reporters, "I am grateful for the answer that there is no problem. In the future, it is necessary to publicize awareness so that many people can know the contents of the agreement."
Minister Takaichi said, "The opinion of the Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications does not make a decision regarding the establishment of a special ward, but the success or failure of the decision is left to the decision of the region. In order to contribute to the decision of the residents, sincerity among the parties concerned I expect that there will be a lot of discussions."
Regarding the "Osaka Metropolitan Concept," if the draft agreement is approved by the Osaka Prefectural Assembly and the Osaka City Assembly, a second referendum will be held by voters in Osaka City this November.