On the afternoon of the 13th of May, at the Party Central Committee’s headquarters, General Secretary To Lam chaired a meeting of the Secretariat regarding the deployment and progress of collecting feedback from the people and various sectors on the amendment and supplementation of several articles of the 2013 Constitution.
In his directive statement at the meeting, the General Secretary emphasized the need to continue promoting extensive propaganda among the people about the purpose, significance, scope, and content of the amendment and supplementation of several articles of the 2013 Constitution. According to their assigned tasks, agencies need to effectively synthesize the people’s opinions, ensuring a full and objective record of contributions within the scope and content of the 2013 Constitutional amendment for reporting to the National Assembly for consideration and decision-making.
General Secretary To Lam chairs the meeting of the Secretariat on the draft amendment to the 2013 Constitution. Photo: VNA
Regarding issues related to the implementation of Resolution No. 18-NQ/TW, dated October 25, 2017, of the 12th Central Executive Committee; and on continuing the renewal and rearrangement of the organizational apparatus, the General Secretary requested that the Government Party Committee focus on thorough, resolute, and urgent decentralization so that local authorities, especially at the commune and provincial levels, grasp the contents of management decentralization. Determining that decentralization serves the direct needs of the people, creating the most favorable conditions for them, and ensuring that all people’s requests are resolved at the grassroots level.
“Legislative Body Discusses Matters Pertaining to Officials, Civil Servants, and Local Government Organizations”
The legislative agenda continues with a full-house session on May 14, where lawmakers will deliberate on the Local Government Organization Law and amendments to the Civil Servants Law, among other significant matters.
The Speaker: In Many Places, Only a Change in Party Secretary or Chairman Results in Alterations to Urban Planning
“The Speaker of the House expressed concern over the lack of long-term vision in provincial planning. He noted that the efforts of the current secretary and chairman to develop a comprehensive plan might be undone by the next administration, leading to a constant cycle of changes with little stability.”
“General Secretary To Lam Embarks on an Official Visit to Russia to Commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the Victory over Fascism”
The official visit to the Russian Federation by General Secretary To Lam and his spouse, along with the high-level Vietnamese delegation, underscores Vietnam’s profound respect and tribute to the immense contributions and sacrifices made by the former Soviet Union, now the Russian Federation, in the Great Patriotic War. This visit commemorates the 80th anniversary of the victory over fascism and celebrates the enduring peace it brought to the world.
The Ministry of Home Affairs Proposes Provincial People’s Committees to Decide on Regional Minimum Wages
The Provincial People’s Committee shall take into account the socio-economic conditions of each commune and ward to select and decide on the application of specific regional minimum wage levels for these areas.
The Governor’s Directive: Hands-on Approach to Township Affairs
On behalf of the Government, Minister of Home Affairs Pham Thi Thanh Tra presented the draft Law on Local Government Organization to the National Assembly. The proposal includes a provision that, if necessary, the provincial chairman can directly manage the work of the communal People’s Committee.
