Establishment of the Headquarters for the Promotion of Measures to Prevent Drug Abuse

(Provisional Translation)
Establishment of the Headquarters for the Promotion of Measures to Prevent Drug Abuse
January 17, 1997 Cabinet Decision December 26, 2000 Partial Amendment

1.	In light of the difficult situation concerning drug abuse in recent times, the Headquarters for the Promotion of Measures to Prevent Drug Abuse (hereinafter referred to as "the Headquarters") shall be established inside the Cabinet Office to secure close coordination among the administrative agencies concerned while promoting the strict regulation of drugs, publicity and educational campaigns that seek public understanding and cooperation, and other comprehensive and active measures with respect to prevention of drug abuse.
2.	The Headquarters shall consist of the following members. The Chair may, however, appoint additional members when deemed necessary.
	Chair:	Prime Minister
	Deputy Chairs:	Chief Cabinet Secretary
		Chairman of the National Public Safety Commission
		Minister of Justice
		Minister of Finance
		Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
		Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare
		Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport
	Members:	Minister of State for Financial Services
		Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications
		Minister for Foreign Affairs
		Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry
3.	A Secretary shall be appointed inside the Headquarters. The Secretary shall be a civil servant of one of the administrative agencies concerned and holding an appointment designated by the Chair.
4.	The administrative affairs of the Headquarters shall be handled by the Cabinet Office with the cooperation of the administrative agencies concerned, including the National Police Agency, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport.
5.	Matters concerning the operation of the Headquarters and other necessary matters other than those stipulated in the preceding Paragraphs shall be determined by the Chair.
6.	The former Headquarters for the Promotion of Measures to Prevent Drug Abuse established inside the Prime Minister's Office in accordance with the Cabinet Decision of June 5, 1970 shall be abolished.