Decree No. 016/SL Regarding the Establishment of the State Science Committee under the Council of Ministers

Decree No. 016/SL dated March 4, 1959 establishing the State Science Committee under the Council of Ministers, with powers and responsibilities equivalent to those of a Ministry. The purpose of this committee is to assist the Government in building and leading scientific work to serve the construction of socialism in the Northern region.

Document No.016/SL
Document typeDecree
Issuing authorityCentral Account
Signed byPhạm Văn Đồng — Thủ tướng
Updated20/06/2026
FieldUncategorized
Issued date04/03/1959
Effective date19/03/1959
Expiry date01/01/1960
StatusExpired
✦ Smart summary

Decree No. 016/SL dated March 4, 1959 establishing the State Science Committee under the Council of Ministers, with powers and responsibilities equivalent to those of a Ministry. The purpose of this committee is to assist the Government in building and leading scientific work to serve the construction of socialism in the Northern region.

Scope of application

State Science Committee

Key points

  • Council of Ministers → establishes the State Science Committee under the Council of Ministers → Article 1
  • State Science Committee → assists the Government in building and leading comprehensive scientific work → Article 2
  • State Science Committee → consists of a Chairman, several Deputy Chairmen, a Secretary-General, and several members → Article 3
  • Prime Minister → specifies specific tasks and organizational structure of the State Science Committee → Article 4
  • Prime Minister → implements this decree → Article 5

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive: The State Science Committee assists the Government in building and leading scientific work to serve the construction of socialism in the Northern region.
  • Negative: Specific regulations regarding tasks and organizational structure of the committee need to be established by the Prime Minister.

❓ Frequently asked questions

When was the State Science Committee established?

The State Science Committee was established pursuant to Decree No. 016/SL dated March 4, 1959.

What are the tasks of the State Science Committee?

The State Science Committee assists the Government in building and leading comprehensive scientific work to serve the construction of socialism in the Northern region.

Who are the members of the State Science Committee?

The State Science Committee consists of a Chairman, several Deputy Chairmen, a Secretary-General, and several members.

Full text

 

DECREE-LAW

OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL NO. 016/SL DATED MARCH 4, 1959

PRESIDENT OF THE VIETNAMESE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC

WHEREAS the National Assembly of the Vietnamese Democratic Republic at its eighth session has adopted a resolution;

WHEREAS the Council of Ministers on December 4, 1958, has adopted a resolution;

NOW THEREFORE DECREES:

Article 1

The State Science Committee under the Council of Ministers is hereby established and shall have powers and responsibilities equivalent to those of a Ministry.

Article 2

The State Science Committee shall be responsible for assisting the Government in building and leading scientific work in all aspects, aiming to serve the construction of socialism in the northern region, contributing to increasing labor productivity, improving the material and cultural life of the people, serving the cause of national reunification, and promoting peace and friendship among nations.

Article 3

The State Science Committee shall consist of a Chairman, several Deputy Chairmen,

a Secretary-General, and several members.

Article 4

Specific tasks and organizational structure of the State Science Committee shall be prescribed by the Prime Minister.

Article 5

The Prime Minister shall implement this Decree-Law in accordance with its provisions.

 

 

PHAM VAN DONG

(Signed)

 

 

 

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