Decision No. 121/1998/QĐ-TTg establishes the Vietnam International Year of Older Persons Committee with the mission to promote awareness, organize activities in response to the International Year of Older Persons, and develop plans. The Committee will be dissolved at the beginning of 2000.
Key points
- The Chairman of the Vietnam International Year of Older Persons Committee is Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Khiem, with Vice Chairmen and Members from various ministries and organizations.
- The Committee's tasks include promoting awareness of the significance of the International Year of Older Persons, summarizing and introducing achievements in research, health protection, and care for older persons.
- The Committee develops a national plan to respond to the International Year of Older Persons and highlights exemplary actions of older persons in social activities.
- The Committee's operating funds are provided by the State through the Ministry of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs, with work regulations stipulated by the Committee Chairman.
- The Committee will be dissolved at the beginning of 2000 upon completion of its tasks.
🌐 Social impact of this document
- Positive impact: Enhancing societal recognition and concern for older persons, promoting health care and spiritual life improvement for older persons.
- Negative impact: The Committee's operational costs funded by the State may exert budgetary pressure.
❓ Frequently asked questions
Who comprises the Vietnam International Year of Older Persons Committee?
The Committee includes the Chairman, Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Khiem, Vice Chairmen from the Ministry of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs, the Ministry of Health, the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front, the Vietnam Association of the Elderly, along with representatives from many other ministries and agencies.
What are the main tasks of the Committee?
The Committee's main tasks include promoting awareness of the significance of the International Year of Older Persons, summarizing and introducing achievements in the field of health care and spiritual life improvement for older persons.
Where does the Committee's operational funding come from?
The Committee's operational funding is provided by the State through the Ministry of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs, with work regulations stipulated by the Committee Chairman.
When will the Committee be dissolved?
The Committee will be dissolved at the beginning of 2000 upon completion of its tasks as specified in Article 2 of this Decision.
How many Vice Chairmen does the Committee have?
The Committee has four Vice Chairmen: Ms. Nguyen Thi Hang, Mr. Do Nguyen Phuong, Mr. Nguyen Tuc, and Mr. Pham Khue.
Full text
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PRIME MINISTER |
SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM |
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Number: 121/1998/QĐ-TTg |
Hanoi, July 9, 1998 |
DECISION OF THE PRIME MINISTER
Regarding the establishment of the Vietnam National Committee for the International Year of Older Persons
PRIME MINISTER
Pursuant to the Government Organization Law dated September 30, 1992;
Considering the proposal of the Minister, Head of the Organization-Cadre Department of the Government;
After consultation with the Standing Board of the Central Steering Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front,
DECISION:
Article 1. The Vietnam National Committee for the International Year of Older Persons is hereby established. The composition of the Committee includes:
Chairman: Mr. Pham Gia Khiem, Deputy Prime Minister.
Vice Chairman in charge: Ms. Nguyen Thi Hang, Minister of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs.
Vice Chairman: Mr. Do Nguyen Phuong, Minister of Health.
Vice Chairman: Mr. Nguyen Tuc, member of the Standing Board of the Central Steering Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front.
Vice Chairman: Mr. Pham Khue, Chairman of the Vietnam Association of the Elderly.
Members: Representatives from the Central Party Committee's Ideology and Culture Department, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Culture and Information, Ministry of Education and Training, Vietnam Sports Committee, Vietnam General Confederation of Trade Unions, Vietnam Farmers' Association, Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union, Vietnam Veterans Association.
Article 2. The Vietnam National Committee for the International Year of Older Persons shall have the following tasks:
1. Organize extensive propaganda on the significance of the International Year of Older Persons, summarize and introduce achievements in research, health protection, and care for older persons in Vietnam and worldwide.
2. Develop and direct the implementation nationwide of plans to respond to the International Year of Older Persons.
3. Highlight exemplary activities of older persons in social life and the achievements of organizations and individuals in caring for older persons.
4. Implement international relations related to the tasks specified in Clauses 1, 2, and 3 of this Article.
Article 3. The administrative support staff for the Vietnam National Committee for the International Year of Older Persons shall be provided by the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs. The operating funds of the Committee shall be provided by the State through the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs. The Chairman of the Vietnam National Committee for the International Year of Older Persons shall stipulate the operational regulations of the Committee.
Article 4. The Vietnam National Committee for the International Year of Older Persons will be dissolved at the beginning of 2000, upon completion of the tasks specified in Article 2 of this Decision.
Article 5. THIS DECISION SHALL TAKE EFFECT 15 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SIGNATURE.
Article 6. Ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, heads of government-affiliated agencies, Chairpersons of provincial People's Committees under central cities are responsible for implementing this Decision./.
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