Localities continue to review and improve the organizational structure of the political system to ensure smooth, effective, and efficient operation.
On the afternoon of June 3, the Working Group No. 1 of the Provincial Party Committee’s Standing Board, led by Comrade Pham Quang Ngoc, Member of the Central Committee of the Party, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, worked with the Standing Boards of the Party Committees of 11 communes, including: Thai Thuy, Thai Ninh, Dong Thai Ninh, Tay Thai Ninh, Bac Thai Ninh, Nam Thai Ninh, Thuy Anh, Dong Thuy Anh, Tay Thuy Anh, Nam Thuy Anh, and Bac Thuy Anh, to assess the situation after one-year operation of the political system and local government in these localities; the situation of implementing and adjusting general urban planning and rural planning after the rearrangement of administrative units; the situation and implementation results of Directive No. 18/CT-TTg dated May 8, 2026, of the Prime Minister on improving the quality of local officials and civil servants at the commune level to meet the requirements of the new situation (Directive No. 18); and Directive No. 21/CT-TTg dated May 20, 2026, of the Prime Minister on the reorganization of villages and residential areas and the arrangement, use, regime, and policies for non-professional personnel at the commune, village, and residential area levels in the locality (Directive No. 21). It saw the participation of members of the Provincial Party Committee’s Standing Board; leaders of the Provincial People's Committee; and leaders of several provincial departments and agencies.
Comrade Pham Quang Ngoc, Member of the Party Central Committee and Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, chairs the meeting.
According to reports of the Commune Party committees: After the operation of the two-tier local government system, the apparatus has been streamlined, reducing intermediate layers; ensuring stable and smooth operation; effectiveness and efficiency of operations are gradually improved. The delineation of functions, tasks, and authority among agencies and units is basically clear; coordination mechanisms are gradually becoming more systematic. The socio-economic development tasks and solutions are carried out synchronously, closely following the directives of higher levels and the practical conditions of the locality.
The delegates attend the working session.
Administrative reform and digital transformation have changed positively, as evidenced by the high rate of online and digitized applications; the quality of service to citizens and businesses is increasingly improved. The staff and civil servants maintain political integrity, strictly comply with organizational assignments, promote solidarity, proactively overcome difficulties, and adapt to the requirements and tasks in the new conditions. Political security and social order are maintained, with no complex hotspots arising. The review and planning process following the reorganization of administrative units is being prioritized by local authorities. Currently, localities are focusing on finalizing the plan for reorganizing villages, organizing public consultations as required; and simultaneously preparing the necessary conditions for implementation after the plan is approved by the competent authority, ensuring that the reorganization process is transparent, democratic, and in accordance with regulations, creating high consensus among officials, Party members, and the people.
Comrade Dang Thanh Giang, Member of the Standing Board of the Provincial Party Committee, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Council, speaks at the working session.
Comrade Pham Van Khue, Member of the Standing Board of the Provincial Party Committee, Head of the Provincial Party Committee's Organization Commission, speaks at the working session.
Comrade Nguyen Quang Hung, Member of the Standing Board of the Provincial Party Committee, Head of the Provincial Party Committee's Inspection Commission, speaks at the working session.
Comrade Vu Thanh Van, Member of the Standing Board of the Provincial Party Committee, Director of the Department of Industry and Trade, speaks at the working session.
Comrade Lai Van Hoan, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, speaks at the working session.
Leader of the Department of Finance speaks at the working session.
Leader of the Department of Construction speaks at the working session.
Leader of the Department of Agriculture and Environment speaks at the working session.
Leader of the Department of Internal Affairs speaks at the working session.
Representative of the Standing member of the Thai Thuy Commune Party Committee speaks at the working session.
Representative of the Standing member of the Thuy Anh Commune Party Committee speaks at the working session.
During the working session, the leaders of the communes focused on discussing and clarifying some of the achievements, existing shortcomings and limitations, and their causes. They proposed and recommended the issues related to organizational structure; technical infrastructure; digital transformation; land use planning; policies and regulations for part-time officials at the commune and village levels; increasing operating funds for grassroots organizations and associations; and allocating public investment capital to renovate and upgrade some regional connecting roads, irrigation works, schools, etc. The members of the working group directly exchanged views, answered questions, and resolved difficulties and obstacles for the localities.
Comrade Pham Quang Ngoc, Member of the Central Committee of the Party, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, speaks at the working session.
Concluding the working session, Comrade Pham Quang Ngoc, Member of the Central Committee of the Party and Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, acknowledged and highly appreciated the results achieved by localities after one-year operation of the two-tier local government system; affirming the capabilities, competence, and adaptability of the cadres, civil servants, and public employees in the new conditions. Regarding key tasks in the coming period, he requested that localities continue to review and improve the organizational structure of the political system to ensure it is streamlined, operates smoothly, effectively, and efficiently. He also called for the synchronized implementation of Party building tasks. Regarding planning, he requested that communes carefully study the previous district-level regional planning, while also basing their plans on provincial planning, economic zone planning, and the actual socio-economic development of the locality to ensure the full utilization of potential, strengths, and room for development. Regarding the reorganization of villages, he suggested that localities must implement the process in a systematic, rigorous, and cautious manner, ensuring unity and ideological consensus among cadres, Party members, and all strata of the people; they must carefully study cultural, historical, and religious factors to develop a rational reorganization plan. For any difficulties or obstacles arising from practice, localities should proactively report and discuss them with competent authorities for timely guidance and resolution, ensuring the effective and efficient operation of the administrative apparatus to meet the requirements of socio-economic development.
