Decision No. 09/2005/QD-BTS on the functions, tasks, and organizational structure of the Institute for Aquaculture Research I

 Pursuant to …;

REGULATING FUNCTIONS, TASKS AND ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

of the Institute of Aquaculture I

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MINISTER OF AQUATIC RESOURCES

Pursuant to Decree No. 86/2002/ND-CP dated November 5, 2002 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of Ministries and ministerial-level agencies;

Pursuant to Decree No. 43/2003/NĐ-CP dated May 2, 2003 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Fisheries;

Considering the proposal of the Director of the Cadre and Civil Service Department,

DECISION:

Article 1. Position and Functions

The Institute of Aquaculture I (hereinafter referred to as the Institute I) is a public institution under the Ministry of Fisheries, with functions including scientific and technological research on aquaculture, including: Research on issues related to breeding, cultivation, diseases, and aquatic environmental conditions; protection and development of inland and coastal fishery resources; post-harvest technology; application of new techniques and technologies in production.

The scope of activities of the Institute includes provinces from the northern region to Thua Thien-Hue.

The Institute I has its own seal and is authorized to open accounts at commercial banks and state treasuries.

English name for transactions: Research Institute for Aquaculture No. 1, abbreviated as RIA1.

The main office of the Institute is located in Dinh Bang Commune, Tu Son District, Bac Ninh Province.

Article 2. Tasks

The Institute I has the following tasks:

1. Developing directions for scientific and technological research in aquaculture, preparing long-term, five-year, and annual research plans in science and technology, and organizing their implementation after approval by the Ministry of Fisheries.

2. Surveying the environment, inland and coastal fishery resources, and economically valuable aquatic species to determine the potential and capacity for aquaculture development in various water areas; developing directions for inland and coastal fisheries development according to territorial regions regarding exploitation, cultivation, and protection of fishery resources in line with overall planning and plans of the industry.

3. Evaluating the impact of water resource utilization on fishery resources; organizing monitoring networks, early warning systems, and forecasting environments to prevent aquatic diseases in the region to serve management and production guidance by the Ministry and localities.

4. Studying and applying domestic and international advances in science and technology to serve aquaculture, harvesting, preservation, protection of resources, and processing of inland and coastal aquatic products in accordance with local requirements and export demands.

5. Collecting, selecting, and preserving pure strains; domesticating newly imported economically valuable aquatic species; crossbreeding between economically valuable species to create new strains with high productivity and efficiency.

6. Studying biological characteristics such as reproduction, nutrition, and growth of economically valuable cultured species to apply scientific and technological advancements in artificial breeding, increased production for both export and domestic consumption.

7. Studying methods of seed transportation and cultivation of economically valuable seaweed and algae in brackish, saline, and freshwater areas as feed for aquatic larvae in breeding production.

8. Studying post-harvest preservation techniques; processing techniques for various aquatic products; researching production processes and advanced preservation technologies to increase product quality and yield; producing and formulating diets and nutritional supplements for cultured aquatic species.

9. Studying and improving fishing tools suitable for different species and natural conditions; applying technical advancements and testing advanced coastal and inland fishing methods.

10. Conducting trials of new breeds, feeds, chemicals, and biological preparations used in aquaculture.

11. Implementing the transfer of research results to pilot production; transferring advanced production technologies; drafting production procedures; participating in the establishment of industry standards, economic-technical norms, and management regulations to support aquaculture development.

12. Carrying out domestic and international cooperation in research and technology transfer; organizing scientific and technological information work to serve research and disseminate knowledge to production facilities for application.

13. Participating in training scientific and technical staff, fishery extension workers, and strengthening scientific and technical personnel teams for localities.

14. Providing scientific and technical consulting services within the assigned tasks as stipulated by law.

15. Managing and utilizing labor, assets, and finances of the Institute I in accordance with the law.

16. Performing other tasks assigned by the Minister of Fisheries.

Article 3. Organizational Structure.

The Institute for Aquaculture Research I shall have a Director and not more than three Deputy Directors appointed by the Minister of Fisheries.

The organizational structure of the Institute includes:

1. Office;

2. Planning and Finance Department;

3. Information and Library Department;

4. Genetics and Breeding Department;

5. Experimental Biology Department;

6. Inland Aquatic Resources and Exploitation Department;

7. Post-Harvest Technology Department;

8. International Cooperation and Training Department;

9. Northern Regional Environmental Monitoring and Disease Prevention Center;

10. National Freshwater Aquatic Seed Center in the Northern Region;

11. National Marine Aquatic Seed Center in the Northern Region;

12. North Central Branch Institute for Aquaculture Research;

13. Aquatic Technology Consulting and Transfer Center;

Article 4. Effective date

This Decision takes effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette and replaces the following documents:

Decision No. 434 TS/QD dated September 18, 1983 of the Minister of Fisheries stipulates the functions, tasks, authorities, organizational structure, and machinery of the Institute for Aquaculture Research I;

Decision No. 222 TS/QD dated March 30, 1993 of the Minister of Fisheries approving the Charter of the Institute for Aquaculture Research I;

All previous regulations that conflict with this Decision are hereby abolished.

Article 5. Responsibilities for Implementation

The Director of the Institute for Aquaculture Research I is responsible for coordinating with relevant agencies and units to develop and issue the Regulations on the organization and operation of the Institute after obtaining approval from the Ministry of Fisheries.

The Head of the Office of the Ministry, the Director of the Institute for Aquaculture Research I, the Heads of Departments, Bureaus, the Inspectorate of the Ministry, the Heads of subordinate units of the Ministry, and the Directors of Fisheries Departments and Departments of Agriculture and Rural Development under their management are responsible for implementing this Decision.