Along with the National General Mobilization Act, Movement for General Mobilization of the National Spirit, and Movement for Strict Enforcement of Election, it was institutionalized through 'Outline of Control and Enhancement of Village Community Associations and District Associations, etc' (Neighborhood Association Enhancement Act) decided in 1939 and decreed by the Ministry of Home Affairs (Japan) in 1940.
国家総動員法、国民精神総動員運動、選挙粛清運動と並び、前年に決定し1940年（昭和15年）に内務省(日本)が布告した「部落会町内会等調整整備要綱」（隣組強化法）によって制度化される。