TOKYO, Jun 12 (News On Japan) –
The Diet has handed laws to ascertain the Science Council of Japan as an unbiased company, separating it from direct authorities management.
Under the revised Science Council of Japan Act, which cleared the House of Councillors, the Science Council will function as an unbiased company entity. Membership choice will shift from appointments by the prime minister to picks made by the council itself.
However, the laws additionally stipulates that an auditor appointed by the prime minister will oversee the council’s operations, prompting criticism from the council that its independence must be absolutely protected.
In a separate improvement, the House of Councillors additionally handed an modification to the Special Measures Act on Teacher Salaries. The revision will regularly increase the extra allowance paid to public faculty lecturers in lieu of additional time from 4% to 10% of their base wage.
Source: TBS