With regard to the application to designated cities as set forth in the provisions of Article 252-19, paragraph (1) of the Local Autonomy Act (Act No. 67 of 1947) (hereinafter referred to simply as "designated city" in the next paragraph) that are specified by Cabinet Orders in this Act, a ward and an administratively consolidated ward are deemed to be a city and the mayor of a ward and the mayor of an administratively consolidated ward are deemed to be a city mayor.
地方自治法（昭和二十二年法律第六十七号）第二百五十二条の十九第一項に規定する指定都市（次項において単に「指定都市」という。）に対するこの法律の規定で政令で定めるものの適用については、区及び総合区を市と、区長及び総合区長を市長とみなす。
In addition to what is provided for in the preceding paragraph, with regard to the application of the provisions of this Act to designated cities, special provisions may be provided for by Cabinet Orders.