The Vietnamese government recently issued Resolution No. 14/NQ-CP during its January legal drafting session, introducing significant changes in the structure and operations of the administrative machinery. Notably, the resolution proposes not to rigidly fix the number of Deputy Prime Ministers, opting instead for flexible adjustments based on practical needs.
The Need for Government Restructuring
This resolution underscores the necessity of building and enacting regulations related to the establishment of new ministries based on the reorganization of existing ones during the 15th National Assembly term. This strategic move aims to complete the organization of the government apparatus, aligning with the demands of building a socialist rule-of-law state in the new context.
The Ministry of Home Affairs has been tasked with further refining these draft resolutions, focusing on naming the ministries and agencies in accordance with authorized decisions. Specifically, regarding the government’s membership structure, the Ministry will study the principle of not specifying a fixed number of Deputy Prime Ministers. The exact numbers will be flexibly adjusted based on real-time needs.
Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính chairs government meeting
Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính chairs the regular November 2024 government meeting (Photo: Nhật Bắc).
Enhancing the Public Administration Organization Law (Amended)
Another key aspect of the resolution is the push to finalize the draft amendment of the Public Administration Organization Law. The government commends the efforts of the Ministry of Home Affairs in leading and coordinating with relevant ministries to perfect the draft law. The aim of the amendment is to create a robust legal framework for the restructuring of the government apparatus, targeting a streamlined, efficient, and effective system.
The draft emphasizes harmonizing relationships among government bodies, including the government, prime minister, ministers, and central agencies like the National Assembly, Central Committee of the Fatherland Front, Supreme People’s Court, and Supreme People’s Procuracy. It also addresses the relationship between these agencies and local authorities.
The Ministry of Home Affairs is responsible for reviewing and institutionalizing party guidelines, completing regulations on the tasks and authority of the government and the prime minister. This ensures comprehensive, thorough, and accurate reflection of their positions and functions as stipulated by the Constitution.
Decentralization and Delegation Linked to Leadership Accountability
The resolution highlights that decentralization and delegation must be tied to resource allocation and enhanced leadership accountability. Tasks and authorities should be clearly defined, noting those that should not be delegated and those that need more delegation or authorization. Principle-based regulations on decentralization and delegation will serve as a legal basis for the government to make appropriate decisions based on practical conditions.
The government assigns the Ministry of Home Affairs to collaborate with related ministries and departments to urgently research, incorporate feedback, and refine the draft amendment of the Public Administration Organization Law. The draft is expected to be submitted to the National Assembly at the 9th extraordinary session in February.
Conclusion
Proposing a flexible number of Deputy Prime Ministers and enhancing the Public Administration Organization Law (Amended) demonstrates the government’s strategic vision for building an efficient, lean, and adaptable administrative machine. These changes not only enhance state management effectiveness but also better meet economic and social development needs in the new context.
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References
- Original Article Source – Dan Tri Newspaper
- 2013 Constitution, Articles on Government Structure.
