Localities take the initiative in managing and developing the coastal economy.
On the afternoon of June 5, the Working Group No. 1 of the Provincial Party Committee’s Standing Board, led by Comrade Pham Quang Ngoc, Member of the Party Central Committee and Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, worked with the Standing Boards of the Party Committees of 8 communes, including: Tien Hai, Tay Tien Hai, Dong Tien Hai, Nam Tien Hai, Ai Quoc, Hung Phu, Nam Cuong, and Dong Chau, on the situation after one-year operations of the two-tier political system and local government in the localities; the situation of implementing and adjusting the general urban planning and rural planning after the rearrangement of administrative units; and the situation and results of implementing Directive No. 18/CT-TTg dated May 8, 2026, of the Prime Minister on improving the quality of cadres and civil servants of local governments at the commune level to meet the requirements of the new situation (Directive No. 18), the Prime Minister's Directive No. 21/CT-TTg dated May 20, 2026, on the reorganization of villages and residential areas, and the arrangement, utilization, and policies for part-time officials at the commune, village, and residential area levels (Directive No. 21). In the attendance were members of the Provincial Party Committee’s Standing Board, leaders of the Provincial People's Council and 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.
After nearly a year of operating the two-tier local government model, the communes have completed the restructuring of their organizational apparatus according to the new model; issued working regulations, assigned tasks to officials and civil servants; and maintained the operational order of the Party committees, government, Fatherland Front, and political and social organizations. The operation of the political system is gradually becoming stable and smooth. Localities continue to maintain economic growth; agricultural production, aquaculture, marine economy, trade, and services to develop steadily. Social welfare is given attention, and policies for war veterans and social welfare beneficiaries are fully and promptly implemented. National defense and security are maintained.
The delegates attend the working session.
Administrative reform and digital transformation have seen positive changes, as evidenced by the high rate of online and digitized applications; the quality of service to citizens and businesses is constantly improving. The staff and civil servants maintain political integrity, strictly adhere to organizational assignments, promote solidarity, proactively overcome difficulties, and adapt to the requirements and tasks in the new conditions. In addition, localities have focused on coordinating with departments and agencies to effectively carry out planning, land management, and land clearance for key provincial projects. Currently, localities are focusing on finalizing the plan for village reorganization, organizing public consultations as prescribed; 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 meeting.
Comrade Vu Kim Cu, Member of the Standing Board of the Provincial Party Committee, Head of the Provincial Economic Zone and Industrial Parks Management Board, speaks at the meeting.
Comrade Lai Van Hoan, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, speaks at the meeting.
Leader of the Provincial Party Committee's Organization Commission speaks at the meeting.
Leader of the Department of Internal Affairs speaks at the meeting.
Leader of the Department of Finance speaks at the meeting.
Leader of the Department of Construction speaks at the meeting.
Leader of the Department of Agriculture and Environment speaks at the working session.
Leader of Tien Hai commune speaks at the working session.
Leader of Ai Quoc commune speaks at the working session.
At the working session, leaders of the communes focused on discussing difficulties and obstacles related to facilities; information technology infrastructure and digital transformation; handling public assets after administrative unit reorganization; planning, investment and land clearance; the shortage of specialized personnel in some fields… In addition, the communes also proposed and recommended to the Central Government and the province such issues as: Continuing to improve regulations on decentralization and delegation of power in the two-tier local government model; completing national databases, shared information systems and procedures for handling administrative procedures outside administrative boundaries; considering the recruitment of qualified non-specialized personnel into civil service positions; paying attention to in-depth training and professional development for commune-level officials and civil servants; investing in the synchronized development of digital transformation infrastructure, information technology infrastructure, and equipment to support the operation of commune-level governments; providing financial support for the revision and digitization of archival documents; accelerating the progress of planning adjustments, resolving difficulties in land clearance and implementing key projects; paying attention to investing in transportation infrastructure, schools, health stations, and other public service facilities.
The members of the working group directly exchanged views, answered questions, and resolved some difficulties and obstacles for the localities.
Comrade Pham Quang Ngoc, Member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, speaks at the working session.
In his concluding remarks, Comrade Pham Quang Ngoc, Member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, acknowledged and highly appreciated the results achieved by the localities after one-year operations of the two-tier local government system. The tasks were implemented synchronously by the communes without interruption, including many new and difficult tasks that were successfully carried out. The leadership, management, and task execution capacity of the cadres, civil servants, and public employees has been enhanced. In addition, the Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee also frankly pointed out some shortcomings and limitations that the localities need to focus on overcoming. Regarding key tasks for the coming period, the Provincial Party Secretary requested that localities continue to review and consolidate the organizational structure of the political system, ensuring smooth, effective, and efficient operation. To focus on implementing all tasks related to Party building and the political system in a coordinated manner; pay attention to the work of Party members development. He requested that localities review all outstanding land-related issues, report them to the competent authorities for consideration, and develop solutions. For coastal communes, it is necessary to promote a proactive spirit in managing and developing the economy of coastal areas and alluvial plains. In addition, based on the practical development of the locality, communes should focus on developing plans that ensure the full utilization of potential, strengths, and opportunities for the comprehensive development of industry, urban areas, services, and connecting transportation systems, creating regional linkages with surrounding localities. 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. When selecting grassroots village officials, priority should be given to those with prestige, the ability to mobilize the masses, professional qualifications, and the ability to apply science, technology, and digital transformation. For difficulties and obstacles arising from practice, localities should proactively report and discuss with competent authorities for guidance and timely resolution.
