Facilitating the Timely Completion of Personnel Arrangements
On May 21, at the session for feedback and explanations regarding the draft Law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Election of Deputies to the National Assembly and People’s Councils, Chairwoman of the Committee for Deputy Affairs, Nguyen Thanh Hai, emphasized an important political requirement in this law amendment: shortening the time frame for the election process.
According to Ms. Nguyen Thanh Hai, adjusting the timeline aims to narrow the gap between the closing of the National Party Congress and the opening of the First Session of the National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels. This will facilitate the timely completion of personnel arrangements for state and local governments and promptly implement the resolutions of the Party Congresses at all levels.
Chairwoman of the Committee for Deputy Affairs, Nguyen Thanh Hai. (Photo: Nhu Y)
One notable adjustment is the reduction in the time frame from the submission of candidacy applications to the organization of the second consultative conference to just two days. However, Ms. Hai noted that this is the latest deadline, and candidates can submit their applications earlier if they wish.
As per the Standing Committee of the National Assembly’s regulations, the submission of applications can be done after the second consultative conference (after December 15, 2025).
The current draft proposes February 2, 2026, as the deadline for submitting applications to update the personnel results of the Party Congresses, especially for senior positions and local personnel.
The remaining cases will still follow the approved personnel structure and lists decided beforehand.
Shortening the Time for the First Session
Ms. Hai shared that the specific date for the first session of the XVI National Assembly has not yet been determined. According to the current law, the first session should be held no later than 60 days after the election.
However, the proposed amendment aims to shorten this timeframe, suggesting that the session could be held as early as 22 days after the election.
Regarding polling stations, Ms. Nguyen Thanh Hai said that they are considering a “middle ground” approach: the determination of polling areas will be decided by the communal People’s Committees, and in necessary cases, the provincial People’s Committees will have the authority to make adjustments.
Additionally, the draft will provide a clear definition of “necessary cases” to ensure consistent application across different localities.
On the matter of complaints and denunciations, Ms. Hai mentioned that, in reality, complaints about election results are rare, almost non-existent, while complaints related to candidates are more common.
The Chairwoman of the Committee for Deputy Affairs stated that, in cases where there is insufficient time for consideration, the resolution of the case will be transferred to the Standing Committee of the next National Assembly, as is currently practiced.
