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

Local tax	356,966	30.7%
Local allocation tax	199,688	17.2%
Local government bonds	145,292	12.5%
National treasury disbursements	136,578	11.8%
Other	323,089	27.8%

(million yen)

Total expenditure 1,161,343 million yen

Education	280,796	24.2%
Civil engineering work	132,286	11.4%
Welfare services	193,349	16.6%
Public debt payment	147,463	12.7%
Industry/commerce	98,133	8.4%
Agriculture, forestry, and fisheries	48,820	4.2%
Police	60,687	5.2%
Other	199,809	17.2%

(million yen)