Features of the Interface Management in Role Sharing between Local Government and Regional Communities

Case Study on Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture

Abstract

This study aims to clarify various features of management systems between communities and local governments before the Heisei mergers. We found that the features can be divided into 4 types by the level and style of their connections and each type has its merit and necessity for the region character. This might be a cause for communication gaps in municipalities after the merger.