The Great Administrative Shift: 13 Provinces Reimagined, 87 Communes Consolidated

The Standing Committee of the National Assembly has unanimously voted in favor of a resolution to restructure and merge several administrative units across 13 provinces and cities. This decision, passed by all present members, involves the reorganization of 5 district-level units and 186 commune-level units, streamlining and consolidating local governance for improved efficiency and effectiveness.

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On September 28, the National Assembly’s Standing Committee considered and passed a resolution on the arrangement of administrative units (AUs) at the district and communal levels for 13 provinces and cities for the 2023-2025 period. The resolution was passed with a 100% vote by the members present.

**Image: Minister of Home Affairs Pham Thi Thanh Tra presents the report**

The arrangement will result in a surplus of 1,935 staff and 148 headquarters buildings. The 13 provinces and cities have developed detailed plans to address these surpluses in accordance with regulations.

The resolution will take effect on November 1, 2023, for 12 provinces and cities. For Bac Giang province, the resolution will take effect on January 1, 2025, due to the large number of changes and adjustments at the district and communal levels.

Previously, on July 23, the National Assembly’s Standing Committee passed a resolution on the arrangement of administrative units at the district and communal levels for the 2023-2025 period for three provinces: Nam Dinh, Soc Trang, and Tuyen Quang.

Thu Hang