Thanh Hoa Province is restructuring its government bureaucracy, a move expected to significantly reduce the number of managerial positions. On February 25th, the Thanh Hoa Provincial Party Committee held a meeting to discuss the reorganization of provincial, district, and public service agency structures. According to a report by the Provincial People’s Committee, substantial changes are underway, prioritizing a decrease in management personnel.
Changes in Administrative Structure:
Several departments will be reorganized to optimize efficiency.
- Department of Construction: To be established, reducing 6 of the current 17 departments.
- Department of Agriculture and Environment: Newly formed, with a reduction of 7 departments from the current 24 and 3 public service agencies.
- Department of Finance: Newly formed, reducing 6 departments from the current 17.
- Department of Science and Technology: Newly formed, reducing 3 departments from the current 11 and 1 public service agency.
- Department of Internal Affairs: Newly formed, projected to decrease 4 departments from the current 14 and increase 1 public service agency.
- Department of Ethnic Minorities and Religion: Newly formed, increasing 1 department and decreasing 2 organizational units.
Impact of the Restructuring:
This reorganization will result in significant personnel changes.
- Reduction in Management Personnel: Thanh Hoa Province anticipates a decrease of 5 directors, 15 deputy directors, and 35 department heads across provincial-level departments. At the district level, 52 department heads and 104 deputy department heads will be eliminated.
- Reduction in Staff: The projected decrease in civil servants and public employees is 92 and 176 respectively, compared to the 2025 staffing targets.
- Public Service Agencies: 5 departments, 1 provincial-level public service agency, and 10 department-level public service agencies will be affected. Additionally, 35 of 155 departments and 4 of 9 departments within specific administrative structures will be eliminated. At the district level, 52 of 297 departments will be affected.
Impact on Government Operations:
These changes will undoubtedly affect the operations of administrative agencies. However, the aim is to enhance management effectiveness, optimize resources, and reduce expenses.
Conclusion:
The restructuring of Thanh Hoa’s administrative apparatus is a significant step towards administrative reform. It aims to elevate management capacity and operational efficiency. Further details on the effects of this reorganization will be released in the coming period.
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