Development of key policies

I would like to talk about policy development in the six priority areas.

We will endeavor to foster endogenous industries that take advantage of the rich natural environment of Honmachi, and promote cooperation between agriculture, tourism, commerce and industry, utilization of energy that is endowed in the region, and regional circulation of the economy. In addition, we will promote efforts toward the autonomy of the local economy through various collaborations with companies, universities, research institutes, etc. that can share and sympathize with the idea of town development in Honmachi.
 
 

In recent years, with the conclusion of international trade agreements such as the TPP, the future of Japanese agriculture has many uncertainties. In addition, changes in weather conditions due to the effects of global warming and the ongoing natural disasters in Japan are gradually affecting the farming environment. In addition, due to sluggish demand in the ready-to-eat and restaurant industries caused by the infection of the new coronavirus since last year, it is possible to respond to these changes such as changes in the sales destinations and sales methods of products. It is an urgent issue. In this way, Japan's agriculture as a whole is at the mercy of trade with other countries, weather conditions, changes in the living environment, etc., and in the future, not only the improvement of the constitution of agricultural management bodies, but also the shift to agriculture adapted to climate change will be made. I'm under pressure.

In the new "Food, Agriculture and Rural Basic Plan" decided by the Cabinet last year, the national government aims for "1. Secure a stable supply of food, 2. Sustainable development of agriculture, and 3. Promotion of rural areas." It is said. In Honmachi as well, while making the best use of the national system, we will support Niseko Town giving consideration to farmers so that they can independently draw a vision for the future, such as improving the agricultural management environment and strengthening the management constitution. We will continue to provide support as a core industry.

Agricultural management that takes advantage of the scale and diversity of initiatives that are characteristic of Honmachi's agriculture, the technological capabilities of not only core crops but also multi-item production, and the strength of having a tourist resort area that is also a major consumer area. We will also support measures to secure various sales channels.
Furthermore, since it is important to establish a solid crop rotation system based on soil preparation and systematic farming so that management risks such as unseasonable weather can be dispersed, it is suitable for Honmachi in cooperation with related organizations. We would like to explore the ideal way of agricultural production.
In addition, due to the impact of rising wages due to increased demand in the tourism industry, the shortage of human resources in the agricultural field is becoming noticeable, so we will work with Hokkaido and other agricultural organizations to consider countermeasures. ..

Regarding the agricultural infrastructure, we will continue to smoothly promote the state-owned emergency agricultural land reorganization and maintenance project, continue to strive to conserve excellent agricultural land, promote safe and secure "clean agriculture" that is in harmony with the environment, develop leaders, and the sixth industry. We will promote efforts to improve farm income, such as promoting the introduction of agricultural products. In addition, in order to promote diverse and sustainable agriculture, along with the continuation of the Yes Clean Rice Cultivation Support System, subsidies for ripe compost, encouragement of green manure crops, regional branding measures for local products in collaboration with tourism, and sixth industrialization We will take measures such as support and support for the introduction of new cultivation techniques.
 
 

In 2019 2020), due to the spread of COVID-19, a significant decrease in the number of domestic and international tourists is expected.

Due to the issuance of a state of emergency at the end of April last year, it has become difficult to move between Japan and overseas, causing many accommodation cancellations. As a result, the tourism business itself has been hit hard, resulting in a great loss to tourism-related businesses such as accommodation businesses, restaurants, ski resorts, and outdoor businesses. .. After that, there was a temporary recovery trend due to the GOTO campaign, etc., but the spread of the new coronavirus infection continued from around November, the GOTO campaign and the Domin Discount, etc. were stopped, and further, mainly in the Tokyo metropolitan area. A state of emergency was issued, resulting in extremely serious damage. This season, there are almost no tourists from overseas who have supported the arrival of winter.

In the future, while keeping an eye on the domestic and international situation and the convergence of the new coronavirus infection, we will continue to strive to raise awareness such as infection prevention, and cooperate with local tourism-related businesses, related organizations, and business establishments to disseminate local safety information. I will try to.
Last year, Honmachi received the honor of being selected by the Global Sustainable Tourism Association (GSTC) as one of the "Global Top 100", which is called the tourism version SDGs by the world standard, together with Kyoto City. In the future, as a sustainable international tourist resort, it will be required to improve the evaluation level every year. This year, we would like to coordinate with the formulation of the tourism promotion vision as a year to make adjustments toward the introduction of the accommodation tax in order to secure financial resources for creating sustainable tourist destinations and Eco-Model City I will.
In addition, regarding the "Niseko Tourism Area," which we are working on in a wide area together with Kutchan Town and Rankoshi Town, we will work together to solve many issues such as the future image of local transportation, the promotion system for business in the area, and the utilization of hot spring areas. As a place, we will proceed with our efforts.

This year, big events such as "Tour de Hokkaido" which was canceled last year and "National Footpath Gathering 2021 in Niseko" are scheduled to be held, and other tourism such as support for Niseko Halloween event will continue. We will continue to promote it. In addition, while giving consideration to infection prevention, we will promote the utilization of hot springs, which are an important tourism resource of Honmachi, and promote the attractiveness of summer by using bicycles in cooperation with the Niseko area and related towns and villages at the foot of Mt. Yotei.
Safety measures are important in creating a snow resort area where tourists can rest assured, and the operation of the "Niseko Rule", which is an avalanche accident prevention measure, is implemented in cooperation with related organizations such as ski resorts and disaster prevention science and technology research institutes. I have been doing it. From this season, we strongly recommend wearing beacons (radio beacons) and helmets, and we are actively working on safety measures for winter mountains, and we will strengthen support together with Kutchan Town so that Niseko rules will continue to develop in the future. I will.

Regarding the renovation of Road Station Niseko View Plaza, we will start formulating a basic plan from this year. In addition, we will endeavor to properly manage and improve tourism-related facilities such as Niseko Town
 

With the spread of the new coronavirus infection, the local economy has been sluggish, and the impact on commerce and industry is immeasurable, making it difficult to maintain employment. In light of these difficult situations, the town will promote support for maintaining employment and migration promotion measures such as U / I turns in cooperation with related organizations such as the national government.

In addition, we will continue to promote small-scale entrepreneurship, such as holding "business seminars" in collaboration with the Chamber of Commerce, the government and financial institutions, and operating a entrepreneurship consultation desk, aiming to improve the vitality of the region by fostering diverse businesses. At the same time, we will actively promote activities to attract companies, aiming to secure services that are lacking in the region and to expand the economic base in the region. Furthermore, we will establish the SME Promotion Ordinance (tentative name) to promote sustainable business support.

We will continue to support the "Kids Card Business" conducted by the Kira Card Association, and will strive to increase consumption within the region by increasing contact points between local stores and consumers and tourist businesses.

Furthermore, to ensure that residents do not suffer from unfair solicitations, etc., we are currently using the Consumer Administration Revitalization Fund to set up "Yotei Area Consumer Affairs Counseling Service" in seven neighboring towns and villages, including Niseko Town. These consultation centers have proven highly effective in resolving specific issues faced by consumers, and we will continue to work with the relevant towns and villages to further expand the consultation activities of the consumer consultation centers, as well as to expand PR and awareness-raising activities.
 

In order to create a society where the townspeople can help each other and live a healthy and fulfilling life, we will make efforts so that we can live with peace of mind while comprehensively considering various issues of health, medical care, welfare, child-rearing, and education. To proceed.
 
 

In terms of the development of the child-rearing environment, based on the "2nd Term Niseko Town Child and Child-Reresurrency Support Business Plan," which has a planning period of five years from the 2020 (2020), we will strive to create an environment where children who will lead the next generation and families raising children can play and raise their children with peace of mind.

This year as well, we will carry out a "long-term holiday child care business" in cooperation with a child-rearing support NPO in the town block in order to support holiday care for children during Golden Week and the year-end and New Year holidays. In addition, in Niseko Town is a member, we will carry out proposal activities to the national government regarding the expansion of systems related to child-rearing support and child poverty alleviation.

With regard to "free medical expenses for children up to the age of 18", which is being implemented with the hope of healthy growth of children, the income restrictions will be lifted from August this year, and the number of eligible people will be expanded. .. In addition, regarding the after-school care business at the Niseko Children's Center, we have changed to allow children up to the sixth grade of elementary school if the number of applicants for lower grades falls below the capacity from this year.

In the health examination, we will continue to subsidize the "newborn hearing test" that will lead to early detection and treatment of hearing abnormalities in newborns, as well as maternal and child health such as health examinations for pregnant women and infants, newborn visit guidance and health guidance, infertility and infertility. We will continue to subsidize the treatment of babies and secure measures for obstetricians and gynecologists. In addition, regarding the home-visit postnatal care business by midwives, we will increase the number of visits from two to three this year to expand postnatal care.

In addition to promoting the health promotion of children and reducing the financial burden on parents, such as paying the full amount of voluntary vaccinations for influenza and continuing medical examinations for 5-year-old children, we will continue the medical expenses benefit business for premature infants and children with disabilities. I will carry it out.
 

In order to enable the elderly and people with physical disabilities to live safely in the areas they are familiar with, we will work to improve welfare for the elderly based on the "Shiribeshi Regional Union 8th long-term care insurance Business Plan" and the "8th Niseko Town Elderly Health and Welfare Plan," which will begin in 2021).

At the special elderly nursing homes "Niseko Heights" and "Day Service Center" operated by the Niseko Welfare Association, the facilities and equipment are aging, and this year we will support the repair work to prevent high-voltage electric shock. In addition, support for "Group Home Kirari", which is open as a place where elderly people with dementia can live with peace of mind, and operating expenses, etc. for "Home Care Support Office", which creates a long-term care service plan (care plan). We will provide some assistance.
The "Community Comprehensive Support Center," which plays a central role in coordinating long-term care prevention, provides support to the elderly with problems while coordinating with related organizations, and implements various preventive projects to maintain health. I will. In addition, in Honmachi, we have set up a "dementia initial concentration support team" to deal with the increasing number of dementia patients in recent years, and under the guidance of dementia specialists, we provide initial support to people with dementia and their families. We will support independent living comprehensively and intensively.

The community activity support center "Niseko Seikatsu no Ie" is a facility that plays a central role in supporting people with disabilities who have difficulty in daytime activities. We will cooperate and coordinate with welfare-related organizations and support a part of facility management so that "" can proceed smoothly.

Based on the "Niseko Town 3rd Basic Plan for Persons with Disabilities" starting in FY30 (2018) 2021 and the "Niseko Town 6th Welfare Plan for Persons with Disabilities" starting in 2021, we will strive to provide welfare services for people with disabilities, provide consultation support in collaboration with welfare-related organizations, and enhance community life support projects.
Niseko Town Council of Social Welfare is responsible for important activities as a core organization of Honmachi welfare, such as promotion of community welfare and provision of welfare services for the elderly. In addition, the "Niseko Town Life Support Center" for adult guardianship has been established to provide adult guardianship consultation services for people with dementia, which is on the rise, and training "citizen guardians" to properly carry out guardianship services. We also support activities.

In addition, we will continue to provide free specific health checkups for people aged 65 and over and people aged 75 and over with certain disabilities, and will also provide subsidies for home renovation costs based on nursing-care insurance system, taxi assistance for people with severe disabilities, and snow removal support projects.
 

In line with the "Second Health Promotion Plan," Niseko Town has been implementing projects to prevent lifestyle-related diseases, such as aging populations and daily diet and exercise. In addition, since this plan will end in 2021 (2021), we will start formulating the "3rd Health Promotion Plan" this fiscal year.

Regarding vaccination, we will continue to carry out the projects we have been conducting so far, and will also prepare for the new coronavirus vaccination.

In the prevention of lifestyle-related diseases, we hold "nutrition cooking classes" and "baby food classes" to acquire healthy eating habits. In addition to daily lifestyle-related disease prevention guidance, we will carry out various screening projects and hold health exercise classes to work on health promotion.

In addition, we will continue to implement "Echinococcus extermination measures" with the cooperation of the townspeople.
 

In Honmachi, we are trying to control medical expenses by carefully implementing health promotion, receiving various medical examinations, health consultations and visiting guidance, but medical expenses are increasing due to advanced medical care etc., and people aged 75 and over There is a similar trend in medical expenses for the elderly.

For national health insurance, Hokkaido determines the amount of national health insurance tax required in this town based on estimated medical expenses for the entire prefecture, and Niseko Town determines the "insurance tax rate." For 2021, taking into account the difficult living environment caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the tax rate has been left unchanged.

In addition, implementation of various health services, simple one-day human dock for National Health Insurance members, recommendation for human dock consultation at Kutchan Welfare Hospital, receipt inspection at Kutchan JA General Hospital, implementation of difference notification when using generic drugs, health diagnosis We will make efforts to curb and optimize medical expenses by providing notifications to those who have not yet undergone medical examinations.

In addition, regarding the insurer effort support grant issued by the government, the amount of the grant is determined according to the consultation rate of health examinations, etc., so "increasing the consultation rate" has become an urgent important issue for Honmachi. We are here. From the perspective of maintaining good health, early detection, and early treatment, we ask that you take a medical examination as much as possible.
　

In order to secure regional medical care and emergency medical care, improve the working environment of doctors, and make up for the deficit of psychiatric care at Kutchan Welfare Hospital, we will support operating expenses, etc. together with the towns and villages at the foot of Mt. Will continue.
Regarding the renovation and maintenance of Kutchan Welfare Hospital, we plan to start construction from 2021 (2021), and we have newly budgeted for the burden related to the maintenance costs associated with this. In addition, 2021 On January 15, the Hokkaido Federation of Welfare Agricultural Associations and the "Kutchan Welfare Hospital Second Phase Development Promotion Council" was established consisting of 14 towns and villages in the foothills, Iwau, and Minami-Goshi districts, and discussions are being held to bear the cost of renovating the hospital in 14 towns and villages.

Regarding Niseko Clinic, which plays an important role as a home doctor for the townspeople, we will support a part of the maintenance and inspection costs related to CT and X-ray equipment introduced in 2013 as well as last year based on the agreement. To do.
 

For Honmachi, where abundant nature and landscape support our lives and economic foundation, we believe that building a sustainable society in harmony with nature will further increase the value of Honmachi and lead to autonomous town development. I am. In recent years, the global environmental crisis has progressed, and climate change countermeasures have become an urgent issue.

In July of last year, with the support of the parliament, Niseko Town Climate Emergency Declaration", and in 2050, we will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 86% in addition to the target of 86% reduction. In addition to aiming for "zero carbon," which reduces the amount to virtually zero, we will promote initiatives that combine "mitigation" and "adaptation" of climate change.

As a resort area whose main industries are agriculture and tourism, Honmachi will aim to be a pioneer in the world as a local government aiming for a carbon-free society, and aim to achieve both climate change countermeasures and regional economic circulation.
To that end, based on the perspective of "SDGs," which raises the internal circulation rate of energy and regional economies and creates synergistic effects in the environment, economy, and society, the "Second Niseko Town Autonomy Creation Comprehensive Strategy" and "Second Niseko Town Eco-Model City Action Plan and the SDGs Future City Plan.

In addition, efforts to tackle zero carbon due to climate change are not unique to Honmachi. First of all, through the activities of the Mt. Yotei Municipal Mayor's Conference and the Shiribeshi Municipal Association, we will broaden the base of understanding of this initiative and act to spread the circle of empathy.
 

Niseko Town while to cherish the beautiful natural environment, in order to maintain a life in harmony naturally, the second-order Niseko Town environment basic plan, Niseko Town based on the global warming measures execution plan, the realization of "environment Creative City Niseko" We will proceed with our efforts toward.

In Honmachi, construction plans for tourism-related facilities are underway, mainly around the foot of Niseko Annupuri. In order for these developments to be in harmony with the environment and contribute to the town development of Honmachi, we will Landscape Ordinance, and groundwater conservation regulations, and work to promote "orderly development."

Regarding waste disposal measures, the seven towns and villages around Mt. Yotei have outsourced the conversion of combustible waste into solid fuel to a private company in Kutchan Town. While the amount of waste has been decreasing since last year due to a decrease in visitors caused by the COVID-2020, a "waste sorting app service" has been launched to thoroughly promote waste reduction and sorting. We will continue to diligently raise awareness of the need for separate waste disposal, and will also continue to collect used small appliances.

The treatment of human waste is carried out at the Yotei Sanitation Center of the Environmental Sanitation Association at the foot of Mt. Yotei, but the current facility is over 50 years old and the facility is severely damaged. , We are considering the operation of a new facility in 2028 (Reiwa 10).
 

Eco-Model City" certified by the government, we aim to create a carbon-free society by preventing global warming, reducing the environmental burden, and promoting the use of renewable energy.

Eco-Model City Action Plan," which has a period of five years, we will work with the townspeople, business establishments, and related organizations to create synergistic effects on the environment, economy, and society. We will move forward with efforts to produce it.

In particular, in order to steadily promote climate change mitigation, that is, greenhouse gas emission control, we will establish and operate three ordinance groups this year.
The first is the "Ordinance on the Appropriate Promotion of Renewable Energy Business", the second is the "Ordinance to Promote the Appropriate Use of Bicycles", and the third is the "Climate Change Countermeasure Promotion Ordinance". .. In addition to the establishment of these ordinances, we will also make necessary revisions to the basic environmental ordinances.
On the other hand, even if we achieve zero carbon, we still need to adapt to the unavoidable effects of climate change. Niseko Town Climate Change Adaptation Policy" that defines the impact predicted in the future and the basic policy of adaptation as a town.

In addition, we have positioned the "NISEKO Living / Model District Construction Project (SDGs Block Project)", which develops blocks in line with the SDGs philosophy, as the top priority business for this year's business, and are closely associated with "Niseko Town Co., Ltd." We will work to become a model for environmentally friendly and sustainable town development in the future.
 

Forestry promotion is a very important policy for creating a recycling-oriented society in Honmachi and implementing zero carbon. Niseko Town Forest Plan and other forest promotion measures, global warming prevention and national land conservation, We will promote efforts to bring out the multifaceted functions of forests, such as water source cultivation. We will endeavor to promote the development of privately owned forests by utilizing the subsidy system of the national government and manage the management of town-owned forests with an eye on the future.

In addition, taking the opportunity of introducing the forest environment transfer tax, as a basic survey for improving the local procurement rate of timber etc. from 2019, measures to utilize timber in the town, timber processing / procurement mechanism and possible We have been formulating a "Forest Vision" that shows the direction of these efforts. This year, based on these results, we will set up a new forestry organization consisting of forestry workers in the town block and prepare to start the regional circulation of timber, albeit on a small scale.
 
 

While working closely with the Board of Education and related organizations, we will endeavor to create an educational environment where children can grow up healthy and to support the development of diverse cultural and sports activities through the independent actions of the townspeople.
 

Regarding education, we will support the projects that the Board of Education works on in accordance with the "Fifth Town Comprehensive Plan", "Niseko Town Education Charter", and "Town Education Promotion Basic Plan (Late Measures)". Regarding Niseko High School, due to the recent situation in which the number of enrolled students has continued to fall below the limit, the General Education Council is making recommendations regarding the need for drastic reform discussions. This year, we would like to continue discussions with the members of the Board of Education and continue to consider the future image, including drastic reforms.
 

In order to ensure that everyone can easily participate in cultural activities and become familiar with sports, we will support various projects in social education and social sports in line with the "7th Medium-term Plan for Social Education" that started in 2020 2020. In addition, we will continue to cooperate with the Hokkaido Sapporo Olympic and Paralympic Winter Bid activities based on the request of Hokkaido and Sapporo City.
 

Is a core facility of community activities Niseko Town strive to improve the convenience of the people centers and central warehouse group, for a variety of events and meetings, we will work so that more be further utilized. Especially in the Chuo Warehouses, we will improve the environment so that it will be a facility that is loved as a "place of residence" where many people can easily talk, interact, and relax, including the use of children and the child-rearing generation.

Regarding the local community center that was built as a result of the village reorganization, the town has been clearing snow from the parking lot since 2020 District Community Center, which was completed last year, will be promoted to be used not only as a base for community activities and disaster prevention in the Nishitomi area, but also for a wide range of other purposes such as wide-area meetings and events.

Thanks to the efforts of our Coordinators for International Relations (CIRs), our town has seen many casual and enjoyable international exchanges. However, in 2020, many events had to be canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year, we will support various activities to promote international exchange, while keeping an eye on the spread of infection.
 

We will continue to work on enhancing and strengthening disaster prevention measures and comprehensively improving the living and social infrastructure so that the townspeople and everyone who comes to the town can live and spend their time with peace of mind.
 

In recent years, earthquakes and natural disasters have become more frequent, causing enormous damage all over the country. In Honmachi as well, based on the "Niseko Town Regional Disaster Prevention Plan," "Town Resilience Regional Plan," and "Town Business Continuity Plan (BCP Plan)," while ensuring the crisis management level of the local government, we will start with the maintenance of disaster prevention-related equipment. We will work to improve disaster prevention and mitigation response functions. In addition, this year as well, we will continue to take into consideration the situation of the corona disaster and promote efforts to create a voluntary disaster prevention organization with the cooperation of disaster prevention drills and residents' associations.

Regarding nuclear disaster prevention measures, based on the "Niseko Town Regional Disaster Prevention Plan / Nuclear Disaster Prevention Plan", we will work closely with the national government, Hokkaido, and related local governments to respond and continue to provide information to the townspeople.

In addition, it took four years from basic design, implementation design, and construction work to complete the new government office building with disaster prevention center function. In the event of a disaster, we will contribute to the safe and secure living of the townspeople as a base for disaster prevention measures, and we will make efforts to make it a friendly new government building that the townspeople can easily use.

Regarding firefighting operations, we will continue to strengthen our firefighting capabilities in collaboration with the Yoteiyama Roku Firefighting Association, and while paying attention to the Firefighting Association's "Firefighting Power Development 10-Year Plan," we conducted a seismic survey of the Niseko Branch Fire Department Building. I will.
 

Even in these days when various information infrastructures have appeared, the community FM "Radio Niseko" still plays a very important role as a means of providing information in the event of a disaster. In addition, in normal times, we are disseminating various information rooted in the lives of townspeople and the needs of tourists, such as administrative information, various groups in the town, sightseeing events, avalanche accident prevention information in Niseko rules, etc. As an indispensable source of information for the region, its trust is increasing year by year.

A variety of community activities have steadily expanded, such as the creation of a network of people through radio stations and the active participation of "radio theater companies," and the role they have played in community development is enormous. We will also support employee training and broadcasting equipment updates in order to further improve functions in the future.

In addition, we will continue to conduct a survey on measures to resolve difficult-to-listen areas on the radio, and since there are also intentions to listen to the radio in a wide area, we will continue discussions with related organizations and local governments in the future. Since the radios we are currently using have reached the end of their useful life and are experiencing significant breakdowns, we will switch to new models this year to further improve our disaster prevention functions.

Regarding the optical fiber network owned by the town, which has been a long-standing concern, we were able to transfer the "first phase of optical fiber construction" from FY15 (2003) to FY16 (2004) to Type 1 telecommunications carriers (NTT) in 2020 times (2020).
This year, we will transfer the "second phase of construction" that was constructed in 2010, and this will complete the transfer of all optical fibers in Honmachi.
 

To help alleviate the chronic shortage of housing in Honmachi, and to promote energy conservation in buildings, subsidize construction costs for private rental housing, subsidize energy-saving housing renovations and earthquake-resistant renovations, and extend the life of public housing. We have made efforts to improve the living environment. This year, we will carry out an implementation design to develop new municipal housing in order to supply housing for the elderly and housing for child-rearing households. In addition, we will utilize the national subsidy system to carry out long-life improvement work for the Kira housing complex.

In Honmachi, the Land Development Corporation has been responsible for the development of new residential land, but in the future, the function will be transferred to Niseko Town Co., Ltd., and the introduction of private sector vitality will create a sustainable and prosperous life. We intend to promote the creation of a future city of SDGs in cooperation with the public and private sectors. As a town, we will position Niseko Town Co., Ltd. as a core organization to create a society with a regional economic cycle, and will continue to provide support.

Furthermore, in order to solve and revitalize local issues in Honmachi and promote settlement, we will continue to hire local revitalization cooperation teams and secure leaders to promote various projects for self-government creation. Regarding the central warehouse group, which is used as an activity base for the regional revitalization cooperation team, we have been working to enhance the telework function, exchange base, and emigration / settlement consultation desk with the cooperation of the designated manager. Yes, we will continue to increase the autonomy of our activities.
 

For the maintenance of the town road, we will start the "station square west line 3 sidewalk maintenance work" and aim for early completion. For the bridge, we will repair the "Southwestern Niseko Ito Bridge". In addition, with the completion of the new government office building, we will design the implementation of "maintenance of the sidewalk in front of the government office".
In addition, we will repair road gutters and guard cables, and work to ensure the safety of winter roads with the cooperation of the townspeople regarding snow removal during the winter.
 

For three years from 2019, we are conducting surveys and demonstration tests for optimizing transportation methods in the town, including Nikotto Bus. This fiscal year will be the final year of the operation test of the "Niseko Area Circuit Bus", which integrates the expansion of the demonstration test of the transportation system that helps each other by carpooling residents using private cars, the congestion reduction of the demand bus, and the existing winter tour bus. We will consider how to continue operation.
 

In Honmachi, based on the Act on Special Measures Concerning Promotion of Measures for Vacant Houses, etc., we have formulated Niseko Town In the future, as the population ages and vacant houses are left unattended, it is expected that the number of buildings that will be poorly managed will increase. Therefore, we will promote proper management of buildings in cooperation with the Niseko Real Estate Industry Association, such as utilizing vacant villas. To do.
　

The waterworks business has been working on a full-scale water pipeline facility renewal project since 2020) to address the deterioration of its facilities. In recent years, the water volume and water pressure in the urban and Motomachi districts have been approaching their usable limits. Furthermore, as a disaster prevention measure, it is necessary to switch the main water supply pipes running from the water reservoir to the urban area to earthquake-resistant pipes. Therefore, we have decided to secure a new water source and conduct an investigation as soon as possible. Once we have a clear idea of the financial resources and plan, we would like to respond using a supplementary budget.

For the sewerage business, we have formulated a sewerage business stock management plan for the 2020 (2020) to appropriately update and maintain facilities. Based on this plan, we will proceed with the planned renewal of facilities through government subsidy projects.

Regarding the simple water supply business, sewerage business, and agricultural settlement drainage business currently being carried out in the special account, the national government is required to shift from the special account to the public enterprise account by 2023 degree (2023). From this year, we will start office work toward the transition to public enterprise accounting.
 

Niseko Town Comprehensive Plan, Autonomous Creation Comprehensive Strategy, SDGs Future City Plan and Eco-Model City Second Action Plan are promoted, and the town's administrative assets and resources are effectively utilized to make efficient and effective actions. Strive for financial management.
 

Niseko Town Comprehensive Plan," which has a planning period of 12 years, adds the perspective of SDGs future city planning and national resilience aiming at harmony between the environment, economy, and society, as well as the comprehensive strategy for self-government and creation, which is a measure against population decline. , we reviewed last year, but the plan of the end 2023 up to a degree, has become the remaining three years. This year as well, we will carry out various projects with the aim of becoming the "Environmental Creative City Niseko" set forth in the comprehensive plan.

In order to promote business efficiently and effectively with limited financial resources, it is necessary to constantly visualize, rearrange and rebuild office work projects and finances from the viewpoint of resident autonomy. Going forward, while examining various office work businesses, we will promote administrative and financial management that foresees future town development from a long-term perspective.

Furthermore, securing independent financial resources is also an extremely important issue, and with regard to the accommodation tax, which is a new "purpose tax," discussions with relevant business owners have been suspended due to COVID-19 countermeasures. However, we hope to continue discussions this fiscal year and finalize the system design.

Regarding the Hometown Development Donation System, from the perspective of expanding the related population as outlined in the Comprehensive Strategy for Local Government Revitalization, we will strive to further expand the use of "Hometown Juminhyo (Resident Certificate)" and to disseminate information and exchange information so that the aspirations of donors can be connected to the local community and used to develop attractive town development.
 

Niseko Town of the population, was developed as part of the population reduction measures based on the "town-people, work Creation Act", "the second phase of Niseko Town while generally ensuring the number of population which was assumed in the autonomous creation comprehensive strategy", a slight increase It is changing in the state. However, even in Honmachi, due to the corona stagnation, the situation of moving in and out shows a different tendency from the usual year. The vitality of the region is created by the various activities of the townspeople and the government offices, related organizations, businesses, and the Niseko Town I think. The Comprehensive Strategy for Autonomy and Creation also has a position as a strategy for achieving a virtuous cycle of the regional economy, so even if the population of Japan as a whole is expected to decline, it will continue to be a town development. We will work on.

In addition, we will utilize the corporate version of hometown tax payment, secure business financial resources, participate in various players, expand the network, and promote town development that values partnerships.
 

Regarding the maintenance of each public facility, we will review the "Comprehensive Management Plan for Public Facilities, etc." formulated in 2016. Going forward, we will continue to strive to implement appropriate management, such as systematic maintenance and repair, consolidation and abolition of similar facilities, longer life, review of facility management, and consideration of abolition, based on the comprehensive management plan for public facilities and individual facility plans. In addition, we will consider the effective use of assets owned by the town, such as selling and lending, and strive to maintain the financial soundness of the town. When developing facilities, we will emphasize "life cycle costs" and promote the development of social infrastructure with an eye on the future while making maximum use of various national support systems, including compactification and integration of facilities. I will.
 

Regarding regional administration, we will continue to consider ways to better utilize the functions of the Shiribeshi Regional Association, which handles tax delinquency settlement, national health insurance, long-term care insurance, and administrative appeals board affairs.

Given that the burden of common expenses, etc. of the Yoteisanroku Firefighting Association and the Yoteisanroku Environmental Sanitation Association is increasing, we will proceed with discussions in consultation with the constituent towns and villages so that the burden will not increase constantly. In addition, we plan to bear the burden of maintaining communication equipment to improve the functions of the headquarters from this year.
 








I have outlined the basic policies for the execution of town administration in 2021 As in previous years, this year will be based on my basic principles of "fairness, speed, and compassion," and will invest in the children who will lead the next generation, improve the environment to make it easier to raise children, and strive to create a "vibrant Niseko where children's smiles shine" through three cycles that will enable Niseko Town to remain autonomous into the future: 1. Resource circulation, 2. Energy circulation, and 3. Regional economic circulation.

Finally, I would like to ask for the understanding and support of the town council and all townspeople, and this will be the town administration policy for 2021.


Please see the attached “Details of Business by Policy Sector” on the next page for details of the business.