Audit Commission
The Audit Commission comprising three Commissioners acts as the collegiate decision-making body of the Board, as well as directs and supervises the activities carried out by the General Executive Bureau.
The Audit Commission adopts the collegiate system to ensure fairness and adequacy in its judgment.
Commissioners are appointed by the Cabinet with the consent of both Houses of the Diet. The Emperor attests to the appointment of the Commissioners. A Commissioner holds office for a seven (7)-year term and his or her status is guaranteed during the term to ensure the Board’s independence.
The President of the Board is appointed by the Cabinet based on mutual election among the three Commissioners. The President represents the Board and presides over the Audit Commission.
Teruhiko KAWATO
Date of Birth: October 23, 1953
Date of Announcement: (Acting President) May 11, 2013
Date of Appointment: (Commissioner) March 5, 2013
The previous position in the Board of Audit: Secretary General
Yuji MORITA
Date of Birth: September 2, 1958
Date of Appointment: February 21, 2011
Before joining the Board of Audit: Certified Public Account
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