The People’s Council of Bac Ninh Province has recently passed important resolutions to merge and restructure several departments and agencies within the province. These changes aim to streamline the administrative machinery, enhance management efficiency, and meet current socio-economic development requirements.
Major Department Mergers
One of the notable decisions is the merger of the Department of Science and Technology with the Department of Information and Communications, forming the Department of Science and Technology of Bac Ninh Province. This move aims to integrate resources and promote the application of information technology in scientific and technical fields.
Additionally, the People’s Council approved the merger of the Department of Finance with the Department of Planning and Investment, creating the Department of Finance of Bac Ninh Province. The Department of Construction and the Department of Transport were also merged to form the Department of Construction of Bac Ninh Province. These changes are intended to optimize resources and improve management efficiency in key sectors.
Bac Ninh Provincial People's Committee Office
Bac Ninh Provincial People’s Committee Office (Photo: V.N.)
Disbandment of the Department of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs
Another significant decision is the disbandment of the Department of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs. Its functions will be transferred to the Department of Home Affairs, the Department of Agriculture and Environment, while the structures of the Department of Health and the Department of Education and Training will be reorganized to take on related tasks.
Establishment of the Department of Agriculture and Environment
The People’s Council of Bac Ninh Province also issued a resolution to establish the Department of Agriculture and Environment by merging the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development with the Department of Natural Resources and Environment. The goal is to strengthen management and sustainable development in agriculture and environmental protection.
Implementation Timeline
According to regulations, the People’s Committee of Bac Ninh Province is responsible for drafting and issuing rules regarding the functions, authorities, organizational structure, and staff of the new departments. These departments will officially commence operations from March 1st.
Conclusion
The restructuring of departments and agencies in Bac Ninh reflects an active approach to streamlining the administrative machinery, aiming to enhance management efficiency and better serve the public. This is a crucial step towards promoting socio-economic development in the province in the coming period.
