Chapter IV Small and Medium-sized Enterprise Policy Council
第四章 中小企業政策審議会
第二十八条（設置）
The Small and Medium-sized Enterprise Policy Council (hereinafter referred to as the "Council") is established in the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
経済産業省に、中小企業政策審議会（以下「審議会」という。）を置く。
Article 29Functions under Jurisdiction
第二十九条（所掌事務）
In addition to handling matters placed under its authority by the provisions of this Act, the Council is to investigate and deliberate important matters concerning the enforcement of this Act in response to consultation by the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry or the relevant ministers.
審議会は、この法律の規定によりその権限に属させられた事項を処理するほか、経済産業大臣又は関係各大臣の諮問に応じ、この法律の施行に関する重要事項を調査審議する。
The Council may state its opinion to the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry or the relevant ministers regarding the matters prescribed in the preceding paragraph.
In addition to what is prescribed in the preceding two paragraphs, the Council handles matters placed under its authority by the provisions of the Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Cooperatives Act (Act No. 181 of 1949), the Small and Medium-sized Enterprise Support Act (Act No. 147 of 1963), the Small Enterprise Mutual Relief Projects Act (Act No. 102 of 1965), the Act on the Promotion of Small and Medium-Sized Contractor Enterprises (Act No. 145 of 1970), the Small and Medium-sized Retail Business Promotion Act (Act No. 101 of 1973), the Act on Securing Business Opportunities for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises by Adjusting Business Activities of Large Enterprises (Act No. 74 of 1977), the Act on the Promotion of Improvement of Employment Management in Small and Medium-sized Enterprises for Securing Manpower and Creating Quality Jobs (Act No. 57 of 1991), the Act on Supporting Small Business by Commerce and Industry Association and Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Act No. 51 of 1993), the Act on Strengthening the Management of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, etc. (Act No. 18 of 1999), the Act on Improving the Efficiency of Distribution of Goods (Act No. 85 of 2005), the Act on Promotion of Business Activities by Collaboration Between Small and Medium Sized Enterprise Operators and Operators of Agriculture, Forestry and Fishery (Act No. 38 of 2008), the Act on Promotion of Business Activities Meeting the Needs of Local Residents for the Revitalization of Shopping Districts (Act No. 80 of 2009), the Act on Strengthening Industrial Competitiveness (Act No. 98 of 2013) and the Basic Act on the Promotion of Small Enterprises (Act No. 94 of 2014).
審議会は、前二項に規定するもののほか、中小企業等協同組合法（昭和二十四年法律第百八十一号）、中小企業支援法（昭和三十八年法律第百四十七号）、小規模企業共済法（昭和四十年法律第百二号）、受託中小企業振興法（昭和四十五年法律第百四十五号）、中小小売商業振興法（昭和四十八年法律第百一号）、中小企業の事業活動の機会の確保のための大企業者の事業活動の調整に関する法律（昭和五十二年法律第七十四号）、中小企業における労働力の確保及び良好な雇用の機会の創出のための雇用管理の改善の促進に関する法律（平成三年法律第五十七号）、商工会及び商工会議所による小規模事業者の支援に関する法律（平成五年法律第五十一号）、中小企業等経営強化法（平成十一年法律第十八号）、物資の流通の効率化に関する法律（平成十七年法律第八十五号）、中小企業者と農林漁業者との連携による事業活動の促進に関する法律（平成二十年法律第三十八号）、商店街の活性化のための地域住民の需要に応じた事業活動の促進に関する法律（平成二十一年法律第八十号）、産業競争力強化法（平成二十五年法律第九十八号）及び小規模企業振興基本法（平成二十六年法律第九十四号）の規定によりその権限に属させられた事項を処理する。
第三十条（組織）
The members are appointed by the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry from among persons with academic knowledge and experience regarding the matters prescribed in paragraph (1) of the preceding Article.
委員は、前条第一項に規定する事項に関し学識経験のある者のうちから、経済産業大臣が任命する。
The members are to serve on a part-time basis.
委員は、非常勤とする。
In addition to what is prescribed in paragraph (2), the staff of the Council specified by Cabinet Order are appointed by the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry.
Article 31Requests for Submission of Materials, etc.
第三十一条（資料の提出等の要求）
When the Council finds it necessary for the performance of its functions, it may request the heads of relevant administrative organs to submit materials, state opinions, give explanations, and provide other necessary cooperation.
審議会は、その所掌事務を遂行するため必要があると認めるときは、関係行政機関の長に対し、資料の提出、意見の開陳、説明その他必要な協力を求めることができる。
Article 32Delegation Provision
第三十二条（委任規定）
Councilmachine translation
「審議会」
The Small and Medium-sized Enterprise Policy Council (中小企業政策審議会), established in the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (経済産業省).
Short name set inArticle 28, paragraph (1)