Decision No. 08/2002/QĐ-BVHTT on Amending and Supplementing the Functions of the Heritage Conservation - Museum Department

Decision No. 08/2002/QĐ-BVHTT of the Ministry of Culture and Information amends and supplements the functions of the Heritage Conservation - Museum Department. This department will assist in state management of tangible and intangible cultural heritage in accordance with the Party's guidelines and the State's policies and laws.

Document No.08/2002/QĐ-BVHTT
Document typeDecision
Issuing authorityMinistry of Culture, Sports and Tourism
Signed byPhạm Quang Nghị — Bộ trưởng
Updated02/07/2026
SectorCulture and Information
FieldUncategorized
Issued date27/03/2002
Effective date11/04/2002
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Decision No. 08/2002/QĐ-BVHTT of the Ministry of Culture and Information amends and supplements the functions of the Heritage Conservation - Museum Department. This department will assist in state management of tangible and intangible cultural heritage in accordance with the Party's guidelines and the State's policies and laws.

Key points

  • The Heritage Conservation - Museum Department under the Ministry of Culture and Information has the function of assisting in state management of tangible and intangible cultural heritage.
  • This function includes directing, guiding, and inspecting the work of protecting and promoting the value of cultural heritage nationwide.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: The Heritage Conservation - Museum Department will have additional functions to manage intangible cultural heritage, helping to comprehensively protect and promote cultural values.
  • Negative impact: There is no specific impact on citizens/businesses/society in this document.

❓ Frequently asked questions

How will the Heritage Conservation - Museum Department manage cultural heritage?

The Heritage Conservation - Museum Department will assist the Minister in managing state affairs regarding tangible and intangible cultural heritage, including directing, guiding, and inspecting the work of protecting and promoting the value of cultural heritage.

What new functions does the Heritage Conservation - Museum Department have after the amendment?

After the amendment, the Heritage Conservation - Museum Department will have additional functions to manage state affairs regarding intangible cultural heritage.

When does this decision take effect?

This decision takes effect 15 days from the date of signature, i.e., from April 12, 2002.

How will the Heritage Conservation - Museum Department manage cultural heritage?

The Heritage Conservation - Museum Department will assist the Minister in managing state affairs regarding tangible and intangible cultural heritage, including directing, guiding, and inspecting the work of protecting and promoting the value of cultural heritage.

Which provisions does this decision abolish?

This decision abolishes previous provisions that contradict or overlap with this Decision, but does not provide specific details about the content being abolished.

Full text

MINISTRY OF CULTURE AND INFORMATION

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

NUMBER: 08/2002/QĐ-BVHTT
HA NOI, March 27, 2002

Pursuant to …;

REGARDING THE AMENDMENT AND SUPPLEMENTATION OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE MUSEUM PRESERVATION DEPARTMENT

__________________________

THE MINISTER OF CULTURE, SPORTS AND TOURISM

- BASED ON THE CULTURAL HERITAGE LAW 28/2001/QĐ10 dated June 29, 2001;

- BASED ON THE DECREE NO. 81/CP dated November 8, 1993 OF THE GOVERNMENT ON THE FUNCTIONS, TASKS, POWERS, AND ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF THE MINISTRY OF CULTURE- INFORMATION;

- BASED ON THE DECISION NO. 123/TTg dated March 1, 1995 OF THE PRIME MINISTER ON THE REORGANIZATION AND ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF UNITS UNDER THE MINISTRY OF CULTURE- INFORMATION;

- BASED ON THE DECISION NO. 2523/TC-QĐ dated July 29, 1995 OF THE MINISTER OF CULTURE- INFORMATION ON THE FUNCTIONS, TASKS, POWERS, AND ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF THE MUSEUM PRESERVATION DEPARTMENT;

- CONSIDERING THE PROPOSAL OF THE HEAD OF THE ORGANIZATION-CADRES DEPARTMENT;

Pursuant to …;

Article 1. AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE FUNCTIONS OF THE MUSEUM PRESERVATION DEPARTMENT AS FOLLOWS: "THE MUSEUM PRESERVATION DEPARTMENT IS AN AGENCY SUBORDINATE TO THE MINISTRY OF CULTURE- INFORMATION WITH THE FUNCTION OF ASSISTING THE MINISTER OF CULTURE- INFORMATION IN MANAGING STATE AFFAIRS REGARDING CULTURAL HERITAGE (INCLUDING INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE AND TANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE). IT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR DIRECTING, GUIDING, AND INSPECTING THE WORK OF PROTECTING AND ENHANCING THE VALUE OF CULTURAL HERITAGE ACROSS THE COUNTRY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PARTY'S POLICIES AND THE STATE'S LAWS."

Article 2. THIS DECISION SHALL TAKE EFFECT 15 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SIGNATURE. PREVIOUS PROVISIONS CONTRARY TO OR DUPLICATE THIS DECISION ARE ABROGATED.

Article 3. THE CHIEF OF THE MINISTRY'S OFFICE, THE HEAD OF THE ORGANIZATION-CADRES DEPARTMENT, THE DIRECTOR OF THE MUSEUM PRESERVATION DEPARTMENT, AND THE HEADS OF RELATED AGENCIES AND UNITS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTING THIS DECISION.

THE MINISTER
(Signed)
Pham Quang Nghi
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