“Streamlining Administrative Services: Prioritizing Accessibility for Citizens and Businesses in Ho Chi Minh City”

On the afternoon of the 9th of June, the Steering Committee for the Implementation of the Restructuring and Reorganization of Administrative Units at All Levels and the Building of a Two-Level Local Government Model in Ho Chi Minh City (referred to as the Steering Committee) held a meeting. The event was chaired by Mr. Nguyen Van Nen, Politburo member, Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee, and Head of the Steering Committee.

Attending the meeting were Mr. Nguyen Thanh Nghi, Member of the Party Central Committee, Standing Vice Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee, and Standing Vice Head of the Steering Committee; Mr. Nguyen Van Duoc, Member of the Party Central Committee, Vice Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee, Chairman of the Municipal People’s Committee, and Vice Head of the Steering Committee; Ms. Nguyen Thi Le, Vice Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee, Chairwoman of the Municipal People’s Council, and Vice Head of the Steering Committee; and Mr. Nguyen Phuoc Loc, Vice Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee, Chairman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee in Ho Chi Minh City, and Vice Head of the Steering Committee.

Concluding the meeting, Mr. Nguyen Van Nen, Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee, emphasized the urgency of the city’s thorough and swift deployment, with clear task assignments, building upon previous efforts. He stressed that the city must do everything necessary to ensure the smooth operation of the two-level local government model, effective from July 1st.

To that end, Ho Chi Minh City must diligently conduct a comprehensive review and inventory, ensuring the seamless and synchronized transfer of assets and documents. Specifically, the city should guarantee uninterrupted services, with no adverse impact on regular operations, and ensure a smooth and comprehensive transition.

The newly merged wards and communes should select administrative centers that are conveniently located for citizens and businesses to access and complete their paperwork. These locations should also facilitate the effective execution of the wards’ and communes’ functions and tasks post-restructuring.

While acknowledging that Ho Chi Minh City currently faces challenges regarding the availability of adequate facilities, equipment, and resources, Mr. Nguyen Van Nen emphasized that these shortcomings should not hinder regular operations. He urged the development of concrete solutions to overcome these difficulties.

Mr. Nguyen Van Nen, Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee, highlighted the urgency and novelty of the current requirements. He stressed the need for proactive planning, clear task allocation, and enhanced monitoring and supervision to promptly address any deviations. Each official, in their respective field, must closely follow and rigorously execute each stage and task under their responsibility, paying close attention to horizontal and vertical coordination.

He further instructed the officials to “work overtime if necessary” to ensure the timely completion of assigned tasks. He encouraged a spirit of collaboration, constantly seeking better ways to improve efficiency and effectiveness in their work.

Additionally, Ho Chi Minh City will continue to focus on personnel-related matters, policies, and ideological work, promptly addressing the regimes and policies for officials, public employees, and laborers who are no longer in office, especially those who are not specialized in their work.