Decision No. 10/2008/QD-BTTTT stipulates the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Publishing Department.

Pursuant to …;

Regulations on the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Publishing Department

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MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS

Pursuant to Decree No. 178/2007/ND-CP dated December 3, 2007 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of Ministries and ministerial-level agencies;

Pursuant to Decree No. 187/2007/ND-CP dated December 25, 2007 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Information and Communications;

At the proposal of the Director of the Cadre and Civil Servant Affairs Department and the Director of the Publishing Department,

DECISION:

Article 1. Position and Functions

The Publishing Department is a subordinate agency under the Ministry of Information and Communications, performing state management functions over publishing activities (including fields such as publishing, printing, and distribution of publications); directing and guiding the development of the publishing industry according to the Party's guidelines and State laws.

The Publishing Department has legal personality, possesses a seal and bank account for transactions in accordance with the law, and its main office is located in Hanoi City.

b) Draft five-year and annual socio-economic development plans for the province; major economic and social balances for the province; draft five-year and annual plans, programs, projects, measures to organize and implement tasks related to socio-economic development, finance-budget, planning-investment, and other tasks within the scope of state management of the Department of Finance as prescribed by law;

1. Study and propose the construction, amendment, and supplementation of draft legislative documents of the National Assembly, the Standing Committee of the National Assembly, and the Government to be submitted to the Minister.

2. Take the lead and participate in drafting legislative documents concerning publishing activities to be submitted to the Minister for issuance within his authority.

3. Draft and submit to the Minister for approval long-term planning and annual work programs regarding publishing activities in accordance with the law.

4. Take the lead in guiding, directing, inspecting, and organizing the implementation of legislative documents and approved planning; disseminate and popularize the Party's guidelines and State policies; provide information on professional activities, scientific and technological advancements related to publishing, printing, and distribution of publications.

5. Review and submit to the Minister for approval the issuance, extension, temporary suspension, revocation, and recovery of licenses for establishing publishing houses and setting up representative offices of foreign organizations in the fields of publishing and distribution of publications in accordance with the law.

6. Submit to the Minister for decision the suspension, recovery, confiscation, prohibition of circulation, and destruction of publications that violate the law.

7. Manage the registration of publication plans and import catalogues of enterprises engaged in importing publications, and inspect their implementation.

8. Issue, temporarily suspend, revoke, and recover various types of licenses as prescribed by law:

a) Licenses for non-commercial publication materials of Vietnamese agencies and organizations and foreign organizations operating in Vietnam;

b) Licenses for printing establishments;

c) Licenses for importing printing equipment;

d) Licenses for printing subcontracting for foreign entities;

đ) Licenses for organizing book fairs and exhibitions;

e) Licenses for engaging in the business of importing publications.

9. Manage the deposit and organization of reading of deposited publications.

10. Regarding copyright and intellectual property rights in publishing activities.

a) Lead and coordinate with units under the Ministry to implement legal provisions on copyright for publications and intellectual property rights for inventions and innovations in the field of publishing.

b) Implement lawful measures to protect the rights of individuals and organizations regarding copyright for publications and intellectual property rights for inventions and innovations in the field of publishing.

c) Guide professional protection of copyright for publications and intellectual property rights for inventions and innovations in the field of publishing for sectors, localities, enterprises, social organizations, and citizens.

11. Guide and inspect the implementation of regulations on advertising on publications.

12. Propose to the Minister for agreement on the appointment and removal of directors and chief editors of publishing houses.

13. Regarding international relations.

a) Coordinate in developing plans for international cooperation in publishing activities.

b) Propose to the Minister for issuance of regulations on conditions for joint ventures, associations, and cooperation with foreign countries and international organizations in publishing activities.

c) Guide and inspect the implementation of cooperation with foreign countries and international organizations in publishing activities.

d) Manage foreign representative offices operating in the fields of publishing and distribution of publications.

e) Coordinate in implementing external information dissemination tasks about publishing as stipulated by the Minister.

14. Organize national and international book fairs and exhibitions on publishing, printing, and distribution of publications as decided by the Minister.

15. Inspect and coordinate in auditing the implementation of laws on publishing; resolve complaints and denunciations; handle or recommend handling violations of laws on publishing.

16. Propose to the Minister plans for subsidizing and ordering publications using state budget funds. Approve lists of subsidized and ordered publications and support funding for their publication.

17. Participate in reviewing investment programs and projects on publishing, printing, and distribution of publications at the national level.

18. Develop training and professional development plans for cadres and civil servants in the publishing, printing, and distribution of publications sector, and coordinate in their implementation after approval; coordinate with relevant units of the Ministry to develop professional standards and qualifications for positions in the publishing, printing, and distribution of publications sector; coordinate with relevant units of the Ministry to establish regulations on professional standards and qualifications for heads of publishing agencies; coordinate with relevant units of the Ministry and related sectors to organize examinations for promotion in the publishing, printing, and distribution of publications sector.

19. Develop plans for researching and applying scientific and technological advancements in the fields of publishing, printing, and distribution of publications.

20. Guide and create conditions for non-governmental organizations to participate in publishing activities. Inspect compliance with state regulations, handle or recommend competent authorities to handle violations in the publishing activities of non-governmental organizations.

21. Coordinate in implementing commendation and disciplinary actions in publishing activities; select and award prizes to high-value publications.

22. Manage organizational structure and staffing; implement policies and systems for cadres, civil servants, public officials, and employees under the management of the Bureau;

23. Manage finances, assets, and other resources assigned; organize the collection of fees and charges as prescribed by law;

24. Perform other tasks assigned by the Minister.

Article 3. Organizational Structure and Staffing.

1. Leadership of the Bureau:

The Publishing Bureau is headed by the Director, with assistance from Deputy Directors.

The Director of the Publishing Bureau is responsible to the Minister of Information and Communications for the results of performing functions, duties, and powers delegated.

Deputy Directors assist the Director in directing and managing all aspects of the Bureau's work and are accountable to the Director for the tasks assigned.

2. Organizational Structure and Staffing:

Departments:

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- Publication Management Department

- Printing Management Department

- Publication Distribution Management Department

- Legal Affairs Department

Affiliated organizations:

- Vietnam Publishing Magazine

- Publishing Information Center

Functions, duties, and powers of affiliated organizations shall be established by the Director and submitted to the Minister for decision.

Functions, duties, and powers of departments shall be stipulated by the Director; relationships between units within the Bureau shall be regulated by the Director..

Staffing of cadres, civil servants, and public officials of the Bureau shall be established by the Director and submitted to the Minister for decision.

Article 4. Effective Date.

This Decision takes effect fifteen (15) days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette. Decree No. 42/2004/QĐ-BVHTT dated June 28, 2004 of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on functions, duties, powers, and organizational structure of the Publishing Bureau is hereby repealed.

Article 5. Responsibility for Implementation.

The Head of the Office, Heads of the Cadre and Civil Servant Organization Department, the Planning and Finance Department, the Director of the Publishing Bureau, and Heads of subordinate agencies and units under the Ministry are responsible for implementing this Decision./.