1. The Headquarters for the Promotion of Special Zones for Structural Reform (hereinafter referred to as "the Headquarters") shall be established within the Cabinet in order to realize revitalization of the Japanese economy and local regions by advancing regulatory reforms with the highest respect for the initiatives of local communities through the promotion of a system of special zones for structural reform.
2. The Headquarters shall be composed of the following members. However, the Chief of Headquarters may request the attendance of relevant persons when deemed necessary.
| Chief: | Prime Minister |
| Deputy-Chief: | Chief Cabinet Secretary, Minister of State for Economic and Fiscal Policy, and Minister of State for Regulatory Reform |
| Members: | All other Cabinet Ministers |
| Assistant Chief: | Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary |
3. A Secretary shall be appointed within the Headquarters. The Secretary shall be a civil servant of one of the relevant administrative organizations and holding an appointment designated by the Chief of Headquarters.
4. The Chief of Headquarters, where necessary, may call upon the experts and request a statement of views.
5. The administrative affairs of the Headquarters shall be handled by the Cabinet secretariat with the assistance of the Cabinet Office.
6. In addition, any matters pertaining to the operations of the Headquarters and any other necessary matters shall be decided upon by the Chief of Headquarters.
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