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The extraordinary session of the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly, the first to be held since the July elections of the 127 assembly members, was held on August 31. At this session, elections for the Assembly’s President and Vice President were held: Ryo Tanaka assumed the post of Assembly President, and Kantaro Suzuki, Vice President. Additionally, members of the standing committees and steering committee were selected, and approval was given for the appointment of audit and inspection commissioners. 

Photo:  Assembly President Tanaka making his acceptance speech while Governor Shintaro Ishihara (right front row) listens..