Residents compiling budgets as part of greater local autonomy

Residents compiling budgets as part of greater local autonomy

TOTTORI, Japan - Chizu town's ''100-man committee'' in Tottori Prefecture holds a public hearing Dec. 14, 2008, to draw up plans, including budgets, to revitalize the western Japan town.

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