Decree No. 129/2025/NĐ-CP on the delineation of authority between two levels of local government in the field of state administration under the Ministry of Home Affairs

DECREE

Regulations on the delineation of authority for two-level local administrations in the field of state administration under the Ministry of Home Affairs

On the basis of The Government Organization Law 2025;

On the basis of The Local Government Organization Law 2025;

Pursuant to Resolution No. Decision 190/2025/QH15 dated February 19, 2025 of the National Assembly regarding handling certain issues related to the restructuring of the state apparatus;

||| Based on the proposal of the Minister of Home Affairs;

The Government promulgates this Decree to regulate the delineation of authority for two-level local administrations (provincial and communal levels) in the field of state administration under the Ministry of Home Affairs.

PART I
GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article 1. Scope of Regulation

This Decree provides for:

Article 1. Delineation of tasks and powers for two-level local administrations (provincial and communal levels) in the field of state administration under the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Article 2. Procedures and formalities for implementing tasks and powers of provincial and communal level local administrations as delineated in this Decree.

Article 2. Principles for delineating authority in implementing state management tasks in the field of home affairs

Clause 1. Ensuring compliance with the Constitution; consistent with principles and regulations on the delineation of authority and decentralization under the Law on the Organization of the Government and the Law on the Organization of Local Administration.

Clause 2. Ensuring the delineation of tasks and powers between different levels of local administration is appropriate to the tasks, powers, and capabilities of the agencies and individuals responsible for carrying out those tasks and powers; avoiding overlap, duplication, or omission of functions and tasks between different levels of local administration and among agencies and organizations within local administration.

Clause 3. Ensuring clear delineation of authority between People's Councils, People's Committees, and Chairpersons of People's Committees.

Clause 4. Ensuring a legal basis for the normal, continuous, and smooth operation of agencies, society, citizens, and businesses; ensuring human rights and citizen rights; creating favorable conditions for individuals and organizations to access information, exercise their rights and fulfill their obligations, and follow procedures as prescribed by law.

Clause 5. Ensuring consistency in the organization of constitutional and legal implementation; ensuring transparency, accountability, and effective control of power linked to supervisory inspection and oversight responsibilities of higher-level state agencies.

Clause 6. Ensuring that it does not affect the implementation of international treaties and agreements to which the Socialist Republic of Vietnam is a party.

Clause 7. Resources for implementing the delineation of authority shall be guaranteed from the state budget according to relevant provisions.

Clause 8. Other work contents, tasks, authorities, and procedures related to the field of home affairs not specified in this Decree shall continue to be implemented in accordance with relevant laws.

Article 3. Responsibilities of agencies, organizations, and authorized individuals receiving functions, tasks, and powers

Clause 1. Agencies, organizations, and authorized individuals at the provincial and communal levels receiving functions, tasks, and powers from agencies, organizations, and authorized individuals at the district level shall be responsible for continuing to take the lead and coordinate with relevant agencies, organizations, and individuals to carry out assigned tasks.

Clause 2. Receiving, processing, and managing files and documents concerning ongoing district-level administrative tasks in accordance with the law; they may not require organizations and individuals to repeat administrative procedures already completed before the two-level local administration model begins operations.

Clause 3. Proactively issuing documents within their authority to resolve tasks delineated in this Decree and updating and reflecting the situation of task implementation, difficulties, and issues arising during the implementation process to competent agencies and individuals for timely guidance and resolution.

Chapter II
DELINEATION OF AUTHORITY WHEN ORGANIZING TWO-LEVEL LOCAL ADMINISTRATION IN THE FIELD OF PERSONS WITH MERIT

Article 4. Issuing certificates of sacrifice

1. The head of the commune police shall issue a confirmation certificate for officers, non-commissioned officers, soldiers, workers, and indefinite-term contractual laborers receiving salaries from the state budget in the police force as stipulated in point b, Clause 1, Article 17 of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP dated December 30, 2021, of the Government detailing and providing implementation measures for the Ordinance on Preferential Treatment for Those Contributing to the Revolution.

2. The authority to issue certificates of sacrifice as prescribed in Clause 5, Article 16 of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP shall be implemented as follows:

a) For those who sacrificed under the management of district-level agencies, the People's Committee Chairman of the province shall issue the certificate of sacrifice.

b) For those who sacrificed under commune-level agencies and other cases not covered by Clauses 1, 2, 3, and 4 of Article 16 of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP and point a of this clause, the People's Committee Chairman of the commune shall issue the certificate of sacrifice.

3. In the case of sacrifice as prescribed in point k, Clause 1, Article 14 of the Ordinance on Preferential Treatment for Those Contributing to the Revolution, issuing the certificate of sacrifice must be based on the documents as stipulated in point a, Clause 7, Article 17 of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP, where for the act of preventing and apprehending individuals committing crimes, there must be a conclusion from the investigation agency at the provincial level or higher.

Article 5. Documentation and procedures for recognizing martyrs in the case prescribed in point l, Clause 1, Article 14 of the Ordinance on Preferential Treatment for Those Contributing to the Revolution

Documentation and procedures for recognizing martyrs in the case prescribed in Article 20 of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP, where death is primarily caused by the recurrence of wounds for war invalids and persons enjoying policies similar to war invalids as stipulated in Clauses 1 and 2, Article 23 of the Ordinance on Preferential Treatment for Those Contributing to the Revolution with a disability rate of 61% or more, must include medical records of treatment for recurrent wounds from hospitals and regional health centers and the autopsy report as specified in Item 1 of Appendix I issued together with this Decree.

Article 6. Procedures for issuing the "National Commendation" Medal for those who have sacrificed but have not yet been issued the "National Commendation" Medal while their relatives have been granted preferential policies since before December 31, 1994

In cases where the managing agency or unit of the martyr at the time of sacrifice cannot be determined as prescribed in point b, Clause 2, point b, Clause 3, and point c, Clause 5, Article 21 of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP, a report shall be submitted to the Provincial People's Committee to establish a Verification Board to conclude and assign the competent agency to issue the certificate of sacrifice according to its authority (Provincial Military Command for military personnel, Provincial Public Security for public security personnel, Commune People's Committee for civilian militia or party cadres).

Article 7. Reissuing and Revoking the "National Commendation" Medal

1. The reissuing of the "National Commendation" Medal as prescribed in point b, Clause 2, Article 24 of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP shall be carried out as follows: The Commune People's Committee shall, within five working days, be responsible for confirming the declaration, compiling a list, and submitting a report to the Department of Home Affairs where the martyr's file is managed as stipulated.

2. The revocation of the "National Commendation" Medal as prescribed in point d, Clause 2, Article 25 of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP shall be carried out as follows: The Commune People's Committee shall, within five working days, be responsible for notifying the representative of the martyr's relatives or the person receiving funeral allowance for the martyr, to carry out the revocation of the "National Commendation" Medal, and transfer the "National Commendation" Medal to the Department of Home Affairs for archiving as stipulated.

Article 8. Procedures for resolving烈士祭奠抚恤制度

The procedures for resolving烈士祭奠抚恤制度as stipulated in Clause 2 and Clause 3 of Article 28 of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP shall be implemented as follows:

Within five working days from the date of receiving all necessary documents, the People's Committee at the commune level shall have the responsibility to check and confirm the application form, establish a list along with the documents specified in Clause 1 of Article 28 of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP, and submit them to the Department of Home Affairs in accordance with regulations.

Article 9. Procedures for supplementing information on relatives in the烈士档案

The procedures for supplementing information on relatives in the烈士档案as stipulated in Clause 2 and Clause 3 of Article 29 of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP shall be implemented as follows:

Within five working days from the date of receiving all necessary documents, the People's Committee at the commune level shall have the responsibility to check and confirm the declaration form, establish a list along with the documents specified in Clause 1 of Article 29 of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP, and submit them to the Department of Home Affairs in accordance with regulations.

Article 10. Procedures for resolving preferential policies for Mothers of Vietnam Heroic Martyrs

The procedures for resolving preferential policies for Mothers of Vietnam Heroic Martyrs as stipulated in Clause 2 and Clause 3 of Article 30 of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP shall be implemented as follows:

Within five working days from the date of receiving the individual's declaration form, the People's Committee at the commune level shall have the responsibility to confirm the declaration form along with the documents specified in Clause 1 of Article 30 of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP, and submit them to the Department of Home Affairs in accordance with regulations.

Article 11. Procedures for resolving preferential policies for National Heroic Militia and Labor Heroes during the resistance war

The procedures for resolving preferential policies for National Heroic Militia and Labor Heroes during the resistance war as stipulated in Clause 2 and Clause 3 of Article 32 of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP shall be implemented as follows:

Within five working days from the date of receiving all necessary documents, the People's Committee at the commune level shall have the responsibility to confirm the declaration form, and submit it along with the documents specified in Clause 1 of Article 32 of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP to the Department of Home Affairs in accordance with regulations.

Article 12. Issuing injury certificates

The authority to issue injury certificates as stipulated in Clause 5 of Article 36 of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP shall be implemented as follows:

1. For individuals injured under the management of county-level agencies, the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee shall issue the injury certificate.

2. For individuals injured under the management of commune-level agencies and other cases not covered by Clauses 1, 2, 3, and 4 of Article 36 of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP and Clause 1 of this Article, the Chairman of the Commune People's Committee shall issue the injury certificate.

Article 13. Procedures for recognizing and resolving policies for persons involved in the resistance war who were exposed to toxic chemicals

The procedures for recognizing and resolving policies for persons involved in the resistance war who were exposed to toxic chemicals as stipulated in Point b and Point c of Clause 1; Point b and Point c of Clause 2; Point b and Point c of Clause 3 of Article 56 of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP shall be implemented as follows:

1. Within five working days, the People's Committee at the commune level shall have the responsibility to check and confirm the declaration form, establish a list along with the documents specified in Point a of Clause 1 of Article 56 of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP, and submit them to the Department of Home Affairs in accordance with regulations.

2. Within five working days, the People's Committee at the commune level shall have the responsibility to confirm the declaration form, establish a list along with the documents, and submit them to the Department of Home Affairs in accordance with regulations.

3. Within twelve days from the date of receiving the declaration form, the People's Committee at the commune level shall have the responsibility to confirm the declaration form, issue a confirmation certificate for persons involved in the resistance war who have a wife or husband but no biological children, establish a list of cases with complete documentation, and submit them to the Department of Home Affairs in accordance with regulations.

Article 14. Procedures for recognizing and settling benefits for children of persons involved in the resistance war affected by chemical toxins

The procedures for recognizing and settling benefits for children of persons involved in the resistance war affected by chemical toxins as stipulated in Clause 2 and Clause 3, Article 57 of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP shall be implemented as follows:

Within five working days from the date of receipt, the People's Committee at the commune level shall have the responsibility to check and confirm the declaration form and compile a list with the documents specified in Clause 1, Article 57 of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP and send it to the Department of Home Affairs in accordance with regulations.

Article 15. Procedures for recognizing and settling benefits for persons involved in revolutionary activities, resistance wars, national defense, and international duties who were captured and imprisoned by the enemy

The procedures for recognizing and settling benefits for persons involved in revolutionary activities, resistance wars, national defense, and international duties who were captured and imprisoned by the enemy as stipulated in Clause 2 and Clause 3, Article 62 of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP shall be implemented as follows:

Within five working days from the date of receiving all required documents, the People's Committee at the commune level shall have the responsibility to check and confirm the declaration form and compile a list of cases meeting the conditions along with the documents specified in Clause 1, Article 62 of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP and send it to the Department of Home Affairs in accordance with regulations.

Article 16. Settling benefits for persons involved in the resistance war for national liberation, national defense, and international duties

1. The basis for settling benefits for persons involved in the resistance war for national liberation, national defense, and international duties as stipulated in Clause 3, Article 65 of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP includes: certificates confirming commendations summarizing the achievements of the resistance war and the actual time spent in the resistance war issued by provincial-level or higher commendation and reward agencies.

2. The procedures for settling benefits for persons involved in the resistance war for national liberation, national defense, and international duties as stipulated in Clause 2 and Clause 3, Article 66 of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP shall be implemented as follows:

Within five working days from the date of receiving all required documents as specified in Clause 1, Article 66 of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP, the People's Committee at the commune level shall have the responsibility to check and confirm the declaration form, compile a list and send it to the Department of Home Affairs in accordance with regulations.

Article 17. Settling benefits for persons who have contributed to the revolution

1. The basis for settling benefits for persons who have contributed to the revolution as stipulated in Clause 3, Article 68 of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP includes:

Certificates confirming commendations summarizing the achievements of the resistance war and the process of participating in contributing to the revolution issued by provincial-level or higher commendation and reward agencies for cases listed in the commendation file but not named in the following documents: Certificate of Commemorative Medal "The State Commends", Certificate "Contributed to the Country" before August 1945; Resistance War Medal; Resistance War Badge.

2. The procedures for settling benefits for persons who have contributed to the revolution as stipulated in Clause 2 and Clause 3, Article 69 of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP shall be implemented as follows:

Within five working days from the date of receiving all required documents as specified in Clause 1, Article 69 of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP, the People's Committee at the commune level shall have the responsibility to check and confirm the declaration form, compile a list and send it to the Department of Home Affairs in accordance with regulations.

Article 18. Establishment of Files for Recognition as Martyrs

The basis for establishing files for recognition as martyrs as stipulated in point b, clause 2, Article 72 of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP shall be implemented as follows:

Being recognized as a martyr in one of the following documents: Medal; Badge; Certificate of Wearing Medals; Certificate of Wearing Badges; Honor Roll; Glorious Family Roll; Party history at the commune level or higher, which has been officially published and approved by the competent Party authority; personnel records or party member records established before December 31, 1994; if recorded on a monument listing martyrs, there must be a confirmation letter from the Chairman of the People's Committee of the commune managing the monument, along with the basis for inscribing the name of the martyr.

Article 19. Procedures for Recognition of Those Who Died or Went Missing in the Military or Police

The procedures for recognition of those who died or went missing in the military or police as stipulated in point c, clause 2, Article 74 of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP shall be implemented as follows:

The People's Committee of the commune shall be responsible for sending the minutes of the meeting of the Council proposing to confirm martyrs, the public notice minutes, together with the documents and files for recognition of those who died or went missing in the military or police as stipulated in clause 1, Article 74 of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP to the Provincial Military Command (for those who died or went missing in the military) or the Provincial Public Security Department (for those who died or went missing in the police) according to regulations.

Article 20. Files and Procedures for Recognition of Those Who Died or Went Missing Outside the Military or Police

The files and procedures for recognition of those who died or went missing outside the military or police as stipulated in Article 75 of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP are specified in Section 2 of Appendix I attached to this Decree.

Article 21. Recognition of Those Who Were Injured in the Military and Are Currently Serving

Those who were injured as stipulated in clause 1, Article 78 of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP shall fill out the Declaration Form No. 08 of Appendix I of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP and attach the relevant documents as stipulated in Article 76 of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP, and send them to the directly managing agency (Provincial Military Command or regiment and equivalent units).

Article 22. Procedures for Recognition of Those Who Were Injured in the Police Force and Have Transferred to Another Profession, Discharged from Service, Resigned, or Retired

The procedures for recognition of those who were injured in the police force and have transferred to another profession, discharged from service, resigned, or retired as stipulated in points b and c, clause 2, Article 79 of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP shall be implemented as follows:

1. Within 12 days from the date of the public notice results, organize a meeting of the Council for Recognizing Persons of Merit at the commune level to review cases without objections from the people, prepare a record according to Model No. 79 of Appendix I of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP; send the minutes of the meeting of the Council for Recognizing Persons of Merit, the minutes of the public notice results, along with the documents and files as stipulated in clause 1, Article 79 of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP to the Public Security Office of the commune.

2. If the injured person resided in a different locality before joining the police, within three working days, issue a written request to the People's Committee of the commune where the injured person resided before joining the police to implement the procedures stipulated in points a and b, clause 2, Article 79 of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP.

Within three working days from the date of receiving all required documents as stipulated in points a and b, clause 2, Article 79 of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP, the People's Committee of the commune where the injured person resided shall send the minutes of the meeting of the Council for Recognizing Persons of Merit, the minutes of the public notice results, along with the documents and files as stipulated in clause 1, Article 79 of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP to the Public Security Office of the commune.

Article 23. Recognition for police officers currently working who have been injured

Persons injured as stipulated in Clause 1, Article 80 of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP shall fill out the declaration form according to Model No. 08 of Appendix I of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP and attach the following documents depending on each case to send to the directly managing agency or unit:

1. Documents and materials proving injury in cases specified in Point a, Clause 2, Article 76 of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP.

2. X-ray results and conclusions from hospitals or regional health centers (including military and police hospitals) in cases specified in Point b, Clause 2, Article 76 of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP. If surgery has been performed to remove foreign objects, the surgical record or discharge certificate or summary of medical records noting this must be attached.

Article 24. File and procedures for recognition for persons injured not belonging to the military or police

The file and procedures for recognition for persons injured not belonging to the military or police as prescribed in Article 81 of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP are detailed in Section 3 of Appendix I issued together with this Decree.

Article 25. Procedures and processes for resolving rehabilitation care benefits

The procedures and processes for resolving rehabilitation care benefits as prescribed in Clauses 1, 2, and 3 of Article 86 of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP are as follows:

1. The People's Committee of the commune bases on the health status of the subject to compile a list of persons eligible for centralized convalescence and home convalescence according to Model No. 86 of Appendix I of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP and sends it to the Department of Home Affairs in the first quarter of the year.

2. The Department of Home Affairs within 30 days from the date of receipt of the consolidated list from the People's Committee of the commune, based on the budget allocation and the list, approves the list of persons eligible for centralized convalescence and home convalescence and issues a decision according to Model No. 68 of Appendix I of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP.

Article 26. File and procedures for issuing funds to purchase assistive devices, orthopedic equipment, and functional recovery equipment

1. The People's Committee of the commune receives files for cases living at home as stipulated in Point a, Clause 1, Article 90 of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP.

2. The People's Committee of the commune or the care and convalescence facility managed by the locality as stipulated in Clause 2, Article 90 of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP shall be responsible for:

a) Within 10 days from the date of receipt of the documents as stipulated in Clause 1, Article 90 of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP, they shall be responsible for checking and sending the file to the Department of Home Affairs along with a request for funding to purchase assistive devices, orthopedic equipment, and functional recovery equipment.

b) Within 5 working days from the date of receipt of the decision of the Department of Home Affairs regarding the issuance of funds, they shall be responsible for disbursing the funds to the person entitled to assistive devices, orthopedic equipment, and functional recovery equipment. At the same time, update the management list of persons entitled to assistive devices, orthopedic equipment, and functional recovery equipment.

c) Annually, compile a list of persons reaching the age limit for entitlement to assistive devices, orthopedic equipment, and functional recovery equipment according to Model No. 89 of Appendix I of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP and send it to the Department of Home Affairs for approval. Disburse funds for purchasing assistive devices, orthopedic equipment, and functional recovery equipment based on the approval result of the Department of Home Affairs.

3. The Department of Home Affairs:

a) For the first application for funding to purchase assistive devices, orthopedic equipment, and functional recovery equipment, within 20 days from the date of receipt of the documents, they shall be responsible for checking, verifying, and issuing a decision on funding to purchase assistive devices, orthopedic equipment, and functional recovery equipment according to Model No. 69 of Appendix I of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP, and transfer it back to the People's Committee of the commune or the care and convalescence facility for persons with disabilities. At the same time, update the management list of persons entitled to assistive devices, orthopedic equipment, and functional recovery equipment.

b) Annually, within 7 working days from the date of receipt of the list as stipulated in Point c, Clause 2 of this Article, they shall be responsible for checking and approving the list and sending it back to the People's Committee of the commune or the care and convalescence facility for implementation.

Article 27. Procedures for resolving support benefits to pursue higher education up to university level at educational institutions under the national education system

The procedures for resolving support benefits to pursue higher education up to university level at educational institutions under the national education system as stipulated in point b, Clause 1, Article 97 and point b, Clause 2, Article 97 of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP are as follows:

1. Agencies and units managing persons with meritorious service under the Ministry of National Defense and the Ministry of Public Security shall be responsible for proposing the file management agency to confirm and send to the People's Committee of the commune where the student usually resides, along with a copy of the file of the person with meritorious service as prescribed.

2. The People's Committee of the commune within five working days from the date of receiving all necessary documents shall be responsible for checking, confirming the application and compiling a list to send to the Department of Home Affairs as prescribed.

Article 28. Implementation of payment of preferential benefits in vocational training and higher education

The implementation of payment of preferential benefits in vocational training and higher education as stipulated in Clause 1, Article 98 of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP is as follows:

The specialized agencies performing tasks in the field of home affairs under the People's Committee of the commune shall implement the payment of preferential benefits in vocational training and higher education through direct payment or bank account transfer according to the request of the student as prescribed.

Article 29. Financial support for building new or renovating and repairing houses for temporary housing or severely damaged housing

1. The method of implementation as stipulated in point a and point b, Clause 5, Article 102 of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP is as follows:

a) The preparation and approval of the Support Project for revolutionary meritorious persons and烈士遗属（此处应为“the Support Project for revolutionary meritorious persons and烈士遗属”的中文翻译，但根据规则，不应添加解释或翻译，因此保持原文不变）(hereinafter referred to as the Project) shall be the responsibility of the People's Committee of the commune to compare, compile a list of households eligible for support, report to the People's Committee of the province to serve as the basis for establishing and approving the Project on the provincial territory according to the procedure prescribed in Clause 6, Article 102 of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP; the consolidation, inspection, and approval of the Project within ninety days from the date the Prime Minister issues the support amount for building new or renovating and repairing houses as prescribed in Clause 2, Article 102 of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP.

b) Capital allocation: Based on the capital allocated from the central budget, local budget, and other legitimate sources, the People's Committee of the province allocates to the People's Committee of the commune. Based on the capital allocated by the People's Committee of the province, the People's Committee of the commune implements. The management, distribution, settlement, and final accounting of the support capital shall be carried out in accordance with the laws on state budget and public investment.

2. The procedure for preparing and approving the Project as stipulated in point b and point d, Clause 6, Article 102 of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP is as follows:

a) The People's Committee of the commune shall be responsible for establishing a Steering Committee for implementing housing support for revolutionary meritorious persons and烈士遗属（此处应为“革命烈士亲属”的中文翻译，但根据规则，不应添加解释或翻译，因此保持原文不变）of the commune, including representatives from the commune authority, the All-Vietnam Association for Martyrs' Families, and the Veterans' Association to organize inspections of the current housing conditions of each individual who has applied for housing support.

After the inspection, the People's Committee of the commune compiles a list of individuals eligible for housing support in the commune according to Model No. 02 Appendix IX of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP and sends it to the People's Committee of the province.

b) On the basis of the report from the People's Committee of the commune, the People's Committee of the province assigns the Construction Department to take the lead, coordinating with the Finance Department and the Home Affairs Department to inspect, verify, prepare, and submit the Project for approval by the People's Committee of the province.

Article 30. Procedures for accepting persons with meritorious service into care facilities for persons with meritorious service

The procedures for accepting persons with meritorious service into care facilities for persons with meritorious service as stipulated in Clause 2 and Clause 3, Article 113 of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP shall be implemented as follows:

The People's Committee of the commune shall, within seven working days from the date of receipt of the application, have the responsibility to check, verify, and confirm the application if it meets the conditions, and then issue a document along with the required papers as specified in Clause 1, Article 113 of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP to send to the Department of Home Affairs managing the files of persons with meritorious service according to regulations.

Article 31. Procedures for receiving funeral allowance

The procedures for receiving funeral allowance as stipulated in Clause 2 and Clause 3, Article 122 of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP shall be implemented as follows:

The People's Committee of the commune shall, within seven working days from the date of receipt of all necessary documents, have the responsibility to certify the declaration form and prepare a list to send to the Department of Home Affairs according to regulations.

Article 32. Procedures for receiving a one-time allowance when a person with meritorious service dies while receiving preferential allowances

The procedures for receiving a one-time allowance when a person with meritorious service dies while receiving preferential allowances as stipulated in Point d, Clause 2 and Clause 3, Article 123 of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP shall be implemented as follows:

The People's Committee of the commune shall, within seven working days from the date of receipt of all necessary documents, have the responsibility to certify the declaration form and prepare a list to send to the Department of Home Affairs according to regulations.

Article 33. Procedures for receiving monthly pension allowance and monthly maintenance pension allowance

The procedures for receiving monthly pension allowance and monthly maintenance pension allowance as stipulated in Point d, Clause 2 and Clause 3, Article 124 of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP shall be implemented as follows:

The People's Committee of the commune shall have the responsibility to check and prepare a list of cases meeting the conditions for receiving monthly pension allowance and monthly maintenance pension allowance, along with all required documents as specified in Points a, b, and c, Clause 2 of Article 124 of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP to send to the Department of Home Affairs managing the files.

Article 34. Funeral ceremony and burial of martyrs' remains

The procedures for conducting funeral ceremonies and burying martyrs' remains as stipulated in Clause 2 and Clause 3, Article 149 of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP shall be implemented as follows:

1. The People's Committee of the commune shall organize the funeral ceremony and burial of martyrs' remains found and collected by domestic units.

2. The People's Committee of the commune shall organize the burial of martyrs' remains in cases where the remains are moved according to the wishes of relatives or those receiving memorial allowances for martyrs.

Article 35. Management of martyrs' graves and martyrs' cemeteries

1. The management unit of martyrs' cemeteries accommodating 500 or more graves as stipulated in Clause 1, Article 153 of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP shall have the responsibility to:

a) Prepare cemetery maps and grave positions, manage martyrs' grave records (including grave information, position, handover records of martyrs' remains, and related documents), compile a management list of graves in martyrs' cemeteries according to Model No. 84 of Appendix I of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP, and graves outside martyrs' cemeteries according to Model No. 85 of Appendix I of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP for storage and submission to the Department of Home Affairs.

b) Update information in the management list and report to the Department of Home Affairs in cases where martyrs' remains are moved or newly received.

c) In cases where the cemetery does not have a management unit, the People's Committee of the commune managing the cemetery shall have the responsibility to implement the provisions set out in Points a and b of this clause.

2. The People's Committee at the commune level has the responsibility:

a) Compile a management list of graves in martyrs' cemeteries according to Model No. 84 of Appendix I of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP, and graves managed by families outside martyrs' cemeteries according to Model No. 85 of Appendix I of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP on the local area.

b) Manage cemetery maps and grave positions, and martyrs' grave records.

c) Update information in the management list and report to the Department of Home Affairs in cases where martyrs' remains are moved or newly received.

d) Store and submit to the Department of Home Affairs the documents specified in Points a, b, and c of this clause.

3. The Department of Home Affairs shall have the responsibility to:

a) Compile a management list of graves in martyrs' cemeteries and graves managed by families in the local area.

b) Manage and update cemetery maps and grave positions, and martyrs' grave records when there are changes to martyrs' graves in martyrs' cemeteries.

c) Update information in the management list and national database on martyrs when there are changes to martyrs' graves in martyrs' cemeteries.

d) Coordinate with the Department of Education and Training to organize for schools under the national education system to take care of martyrs' cemeteries.

e) Coordinate with the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union and the Department of Education and Training to organize candle-lighting ceremonies in honor of martyrs at local martyrs' cemeteries on July 26 at 20:00 hours.

Article 36. Procedures for Visiting Martyrs' Graves

The procedures for visiting martyrs' graves prescribed in Clauses 1, 2, 4, and 5 of Article 158 of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP shall be implemented as follows:

1. Persons visiting martyrs' graves shall submit to the People's Committee of the commune where the original file of the martyr is managed the documents as prescribed in Clause 1 of Article 158 of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP.

2. The People's Committee of the commune where the original file of the martyr is managed shall have the responsibility to check and issue an introduction letter for visiting martyrs' graves according to Model No. 42 of Appendix I of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP within three working days from the date of receiving all required documents as prescribed in Clause 2 of Article 158 of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP.

3. Persons visiting martyrs' graves shall submit the introduction letter for visiting martyrs' graves, which has been confirmed by the People's Committee of the commune where the grave is located, to the People's Committee of the commune where the original file of the martyr is managed to receive support as prescribed in Clause 4 of Article 158 of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP.

4. The People's Committee of the commune where the original file of the martyr is managed shall implement the payment of support for visiting martyrs' graves within two working days from the date of receiving the introduction letter with confirmation of the People's Committee of the commune where the grave is located or belongs to the locality where the martyr sacrificed his life as prescribed in Clause 5 of Article 158 of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP.

Article 37. Documents and Procedures for Moving the Remains of Martyrs Buried at Martyrs' Cemetery to Another Location According to the Will of the Representative of Relatives or Recipient of Worship Allowance

The documents and procedures for moving the remains of martyrs buried at martyrs' cemetery to another location according to the will of the representative of relatives or recipient of worship allowance prescribed in Article 159 of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP shall be carried out according to the provisions in Section 4 of Appendix I promulgated together with this Decree.

Article 38. Documents and Procedures for Moving the Remains of Martyrs Buried Outside Martyrs' Cemetery to Be Buried at Martyrs' Cemetery According to the Will of the Representative of Relatives or Recipient of Worship Allowance

The documents and procedures for moving the remains of martyrs buried outside martyrs' cemetery to be buried at martyrs' cemetery according to the will of the representative of relatives or recipient of worship allowance prescribed in Article 160 of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP shall be carried out according to the provisions in Section 5 of Appendix I promulgated together with this Decree.

Article 39. Scope of Mobilizing the Gratitude Fund

The scope of mobilizing the Gratitude Fund at the commune level prescribed in Clause 1 of Article 177 of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP is as follows:

1. Agencies, organizations, individuals, and households directly managed by the commune.

2. Party agencies, Vietnam Fatherland Front agencies, political organizations, political-social organizations, occupational-political-social organizations, occupational-social organizations, and social organizations directly managed by the commune.

3. Administrative agencies, public service units, military agencies, and police agencies at the commune level.

Article 40. Procedure for Resolving Subsidy Regime

1. The procedure for resolving the subsidy regime prescribed in Points b and c of Clause 2 of Article 4 of Decision No. 57/2013/QĐ-TTg dated October 14, 2013, of the Prime Minister on one-time subsidies for persons dispatched as experts to assist Laos and Cambodia shall be implemented as follows:

The People's Committee of the commune shall receive the dossier, compile a report, and submit it to the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee through the Department of Home Affairs as prescribed.

2. The procedure for resolving the subsidy regime prescribed in Points b and c of Clause 2 of Article 2 of Decision No. 24/2016/QĐ-TTg dated June 14, 2016, of the Prime Minister on one-time subsidies for persons who have made achievements in the resistance war and have been awarded Commendation Certificates by the Prime Minister, Ministers, Heads of Ministries equivalent to ministries, Heads of government agencies, and Chairmen of provincial People's Committees shall be implemented as follows:

Within five days from the date of receiving all valid documents, the People's Committee of the commune shall have the responsibility to check, confirm the declaration form, and prepare a list along with the documents as prescribed in Point a of Clause 2 of Article 2 of Decision No. 24/2016/QĐ-TTg and send them to the Department of Home Affairs.

Article 41. Competence to issue Summary Medical Records and Death Review Reports

The Summary Medical Record and Death Review Report as prescribed in Point l, Clause 1, Article 14 of the Preferential Treatment Ordinance for Persons with Meritorious Services in the Cause of National Liberation and Socialism and Clause 8, Article 17 of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP; the Summary Medical Record as prescribed in Article 37, Point a, Clause 1, Article 41, Point a, Clause 1, Article 42, Clause 3, Article 48, Point a, Clause 2, Article 54, Point đ, Clause 2, Article 54, Point b, Clause 1, Article 77, Point b, Clause 1, Article 79, Clause 1, Article 117 of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP shall be issued by hospitals or Regional Health Centers (including police and military).

Chapter III
DETERMINATION OF COMPETENCE WHEN LOCAL ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATIONS AT TWO LEVELS ARE INVOLVED IN LABOR MATTERS AND WORK SAFETY

Article 42. Reporting of Work Accidents and Technical Incidents Causing Loss of Safety and Hygiene at Work

The public security agency at the commune level shall have the responsibility to:

1. Receive reports on work accidents and technical incidents causing loss of safety and hygiene at work from employers as prescribed in Point b, Clause 1, Article 34 of the Labor Safety and Hygiene Law.

2. Receive notifications from the People's Committee at the commune level in cases where fatal work accidents occur or work accidents result in serious injuries to two or more workers as prescribed in Point d, Clause 1, Article 34 of the Labor Safety and Hygiene Law.

Article 43. Investigation of Work Accidents and Serious Technical Incidents Causing Loss of Safety and Hygiene at Work for Workers Not Under Employment Contracts

1. In cases where a work accident causes serious injury to a worker not under an employment contract as prescribed in Clause 1, Article 35 of the Labor Safety and Hygiene Law, the People's Committee at the commune level where the work accident occurred must prepare a record of the incident for statistical purposes.

2. In cases where workers participate in voluntary work accident insurance for workers not under employment contracts as prescribed in Article 18 of Decree No. 143/2024/NĐ-CP dated November 1, 2024 of the Government on voluntary work accident insurance for workers not under employment contracts, the reporting and investigation procedures shall be carried out according to the provisions of Article 49 of this Decree.

Article 44. Statistics and Reporting of Serious Work Accidents and Technical Incidents Causing Loss of Safety and Hygiene at Work

The statistics and reporting of serious work accidents and technical incidents causing loss of safety and hygiene at work as prescribed in Clause 2, Article 36 of the Labor Safety and Hygiene Law shall be implemented as follows:

The People's Committee at the commune level shall compile and report serious work accidents and technical incidents causing loss of safety and hygiene at work to the competent state management agency at the provincial level as prescribed.

Article 45. Time and Content of Reporting Work Accidents

1. The Department of Home Affairs and the public security agency at the commune level shall have the responsibility to receive reports on work accidents as prescribed in Point a, Clause 1, Point a, Clause 2, and Point b, Clause 3, Article 10 of Decree No. 39/2016/NĐ-CP dated May 15, 2016 of the Government detailing certain provisions of the Labor Safety and Hygiene Law.

2. The content of the report as prescribed in Point b, Clause 1, and Point b, Clause 2, Article 10 of Decree No. 39/2016/NĐ-CP shall be implemented according to Model No. 01 attached as Appendix II to this Decree.

3. The quick report form as prescribed in Point b, Clause 3, Article 10 of Decree No. 39/2016/NĐ-CP shall be implemented according to Model No. 06 attached as Appendix II to this Decree.

Article 46. Coordination in Investigating Work Accidents by the Central Work Accident Investigation Team

The central work accident investigation team shall coordinate with provincial public security organs to conduct investigations into work accidents in accordance with Clause 2 of Article 15 of Decree No. 39/2016/NĐ-CP.

Article 47. Reporting Work Accidents

The reporting of work accidents as stipulated in Clause 2 of Article 24 of Decree No. 39/2016/NĐ-CP shall be carried out as follows:

The People's Committee of the commune shall report work accidents, serious technical incidents causing loss of safety and hygiene at workplaces involving workers not under labor contracts occurring within its jurisdiction to the Department of Home Affairs in accordance with regulations.

Article 48. Reporting Serious Technical Incidents Causing Loss of Safety and Hygiene

1. When a technical incident occurs resulting in death or serious injury to two or more persons where the victims are not workers under the management of the entity or when a worker is injured but the extent of injury is unclear as prescribed in Clause 1 of Article 26 of Decree No. 39/2016/NĐ-CP, the employer of the entity where the incident occurred must report it to the Department of Home Affairs, the location where the incident occurred, and the public security office of the commune if the victim has died, using the form specified in Form No. 01 attached as Appendix II to this Decree.

2. For serious technical incidents causing loss of safety and hygiene that are not required to be reported under Clause 3 of Article 26 of Decree No. 39/2016/NĐ-CP, the following shall apply:

a) The person who discovers or receives information about the occurrence of a serious technical incident causing loss of safety and hygiene shall immediately report it to the employer of the entity where the incident occurred or the People's Committee of the commune where the incident occurred;

b) In cases where serious technical incidents causing loss of safety and hygiene occur involving multiple production and business establishments or localities, the employers and localities where the incidents occurred have the responsibility to immediately report them to the People's Committee of the province.

Article 49. Classification, Reporting, and Investigation of Work Accidents for Workers Participating in Voluntary Work Injury Insurance

1. The reporting of work accidents occurring to workers participating in voluntary work injury insurance as stipulated in Point b, Clause 2 of Article 18 of Decree No. 143/2024/NĐ-CP shall be carried out as follows:

Upon receiving a report of a work accident from the worker or the family of the worker who was injured, the People's Committee of the commune where the accident occurred must report it promptly (directly or by telephone, fax, telegraph, email) to the Department of Home Affairs using the quick report form specified in Form No. 04 attached as Appendix II to this Decree; in cases of fatal work accidents or work accidents resulting in serious injury to two or more workers, they must also report to the public security office of the commune where the accident occurred.

2. After receiving information on the reporting of work accidents involving workers participating in voluntary work injury insurance within its jurisdiction as stipulated in Point a, Clause 4 of Article 18 of Decree No. 143/2024/NĐ-CP, the procedure for investigating work accidents shall be as follows:

a) The People's Committee of the commune where the accident occurred shall establish a grassroots work accident investigation team, decide to establish the investigation team using the form specified in Form No. 05 attached as Appendix II to this Decree to investigate work accidents resulting in serious injury to one worker and minor work accidents. The members of the grassroots work accident investigation team include representatives from the commune's department responsible for home affairs, labor, and health; representatives from the social insurance agency in the area where the accident occurred; and other members.

b) The investigation team mentioned in Point a of this clause shall perform their duties and procedures for investigating work accidents in accordance with Article 35 of the Labor Safety and Health Law and implementing decrees and guidelines issued by the Government.

Within three working days from the date of the meeting to announce the work accident investigation report, the grassroots work accident investigation team shall send the work accident investigation report and the meeting minutes announcing the work accident investigation report to the injured worker or their relatives; the Department of Home Affairs, the location where the accident occurred, the specialized agency responsible for home affairs tasks under the commune's People's Committee, and the social insurance agency where the worker registered for voluntary work injury insurance as stipulated in Point c.9, Clause 4 of Article 18 of Decree No. 143/2024/NĐ-CP.

Article 50. Reinvestigation of Work Accidents upon Complaints or Allegations

The reinvestigation of work accidents upon complaints or allegations as stipulated in point c, Clause 1, Article 20 of Decree No. 143/2024/ND-CP shall be carried out as follows:

The People's Committee of the commune where the accident occurred and the Accident Investigation Team at the provincial level which has investigated the work accident shall be responsible for providing all relevant materials, objects, and means related to the work accident to the Central Accident Re-investigation Team when reinvestigating work accidents involving workers according to the provisions on complaints or allegations.

Article 51. Responsibilities for Managing Work Injury Insurance for Workers Not Under Labor Contracts

The responsibilities for managing work injury insurance for workers not under labor contracts as stipulated in Clause 2, Article 30 of Decree No. 143/2024/ND-CP shall be implemented by the People's Committee of the commune as follows:

1. Organizing information dissemination and propaganda on voluntary work injury insurance policies and laws within the jurisdiction.

2. Inspecting the implementation of laws on voluntary work injury insurance within the jurisdiction. Conducting declarations, establishing grassroots Accident Investigation Teams to investigate work accidents involving workers not under labor contracts participating in voluntary work injury insurance as prescribed in Article 18 of Decree No. 143/2024/ND-CP.

3. Resolving complaints and allegations regarding voluntary work injury insurance in accordance with the law.

4. Proposing to competent authorities to establish, amend, supplement systems, policies, and laws on voluntary work injury insurance and handle violations thereof.

5. Reporting periodically annually and urgently to the Provincial People's Committee and the Department of Home Affairs in accordance with the law.

6. To perform other responsibilities as prescribed by law.

Article 52. Examination and Approval of Loan Application Files

The procedures and formalities for examining and approving loan application files for projects funded from capital managed by the Provincial People's Committee as stipulated in Clause 1, Article 29 of Decree No. 61/2015/ND-CP dated July 9, 2015 of the Government on employment support policies and the Employment National Fund are specified in Section 6 of Appendix I issued together with this Decree.

Article 53. Conditions for Supporting Training, Upgrading, and Enhancing Occupational Skills to Maintain Employment for Workers

The Chairman of the Commune People's Committee confirms fires, floods, earthquakes, tsunamis, enemy attacks, epidemics causing partial or total damage to material facilities, equipment, machinery, workshops to serve as a basis for implementing support as prescribed in Article 3 of Decree No. 28/2015/ND-CP dated March 12, 2015 of the Government detailing certain provisions of the Law on Employment concerning unemployment insurance (amended and supplemented by Decree No. 61/2020/ND-CP).

Chapter IV
DETERMINATION OF AUTHORITY WHEN ORGANIZING LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AT TWO LEVELS IN THE FIELD OF NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS

Article 54. Authority to Assign Tasks to Associations

The authority to assign tasks to associations as stipulated in Clause 2, Article 8 of Decree No. 126/2024/ND-CP dated October 8, 2024 of the Government on the organization, operation, and management of associations shall be implemented as follows:

The People's Committee, the Chairman of the People's Committee of the province, and the competent authority at the provincial level shall assign tasks to associations operating within the province and commune in accordance with the regulations.

Article 55. Competence to Recognize Formation Promotion Committees for Associations

The competence to recognize formation promotion committees for associations as stipulated in point c, Clause 2, Article 12 of Decree No. 126/2024/ND-CP shall be implemented as follows:

The Chairman of the People's Committee at the commune level decides to recognize formation promotion committees for associations operating within the commune according to the regulations.

Article 56. Competence to Handle Procedures Related to Associations

1. The competence to handle procedures related to associations as stipulated in Clause 4, Article 15 of Decree No. 126/2024/ND-CP shall be implemented as follows:

The Chairman of the People's Committee at the commune level has the authority to recognize formation promotion committees for associations; permit establishment, division, separation, merger, consolidation, dissolution, name change, approval of charters; suspend operations temporarily, and permit resumption of operations for associations operating within the commune according to the regulations.

2. The dossier and procedures for recognizing formation promotion committees for associations; permitting establishment, division, separation, merger, consolidation, dissolution, name change, approval of charters; suspending operations temporarily, and permitting resumption of operations for associations operating within the commune shall be carried out in accordance with the specialized laws.

Article 57. Responsibilities of the People's Committee at the Commune Level in State Management of Associations

The responsibilities of state management over associations as stipulated in Article 50 of Decree No. 126/2024/ND-CP shall be implemented by the People's Committee at the commune level as follows:

1. Managing and inspecting compliance with laws on associations and association charters operating within the commune.

2. Inspecting financial activities, assets, handling complaints and denunciations, and dealing with violations concerning assets, finance, and accounting for associations operating within the commune.

3. Awarding commendations or proposing competent authorities to award commendations to associations, organizations, and individuals with outstanding achievements according to the law.

4. Resolving complaints and reports and handling violations related to administrative decisions and public service activities of cadres and civil servants in organizations under the People's Committee at the commune level according to the provisions of the law.

5. Considering and deciding to assign tasks to associations operating within the commune in accordance with their fields of activity.

6. Annually compiling and reporting to the People's Committee at the provincial level on the organizational structure, activities, and management of associations operating within the commune.

7. Updating the database on associations according to the分级管理权限，并配合建设、运行和管理乡域内协会的数据库。

8. The Chairman of the People's Committee at the commune level implements the authority as stipulated in Clause 4, Article 15 of Decree No. 126/2024/ND-CP.

9. Perform other tasks as prescribed by law.

The responsibilities of state management over funds as stipulated in Article 48a of Decree No. 93/2019/ND-CP dated November 25, 2019 of the Government on the organization and operation of social funds and charitable funds (amended and supplemented by Decree No. 136/2024/ND-CP dated October 23, 2024) shall be implemented by the People's Committee at the commune level as follows:

1. Managing and inspecting the compliance with laws and regulations concerning funds and their operations within the commune.

2. Inspecting financial activities, assets, handling complaints and reports, and dealing with violations related to assets, finance, and accounting for funds operating within the commune.

3. Awarding or proposing competent authorities to award funds, organizations, and individuals who have achieved outstanding results according to the provisions of the law.

4. Resolving complaints and reports and handling violations related to administrative decisions and public service activities of cadres and civil servants in organizations under the People's Committee at the commune level according to the provisions of the law.

5. Annually compiling and reporting to the People's Committee at the provincial level on the organization, operation, and management of funds operating within the commune.

6. Updating the fund database according to the分级管理权限，并配合建设、运行和管理乡域内基金的数据库。

7. The Chairman of the People's Committee at the commune level implements the authority as stipulated in Clause 3, Article 18 of Decree No. 93/2019/ND-CP dated November 25, 2019 of the Government on the organization and operation of social funds and charitable funds (amended and supplemented by Decree No. 136/2024/ND-CP dated October 23, 2024), except for funds established with contributions from foreign organizations and individuals.

Chapter V
DEFINITION OF COMPETENCE WHEN TWO-TIER LOCAL ADMINISTRATIONS ARE ORGANIZED IN THE FIELD OF CONTESTS AND AWARDS

Article 59. Authority to Decide Merit Titles and Forms of Reward by the Chairman of the People's Committee at the Commune Level

The authority to decide merit titles and forms of reward prescribed in Clause 2 and Clause 3 of Article 80 of the Law on Encouragement and Rewards shall be implemented as follows:

The Chairman of the People's Committee at the commune level shall decide to confer the title of "Cultural Village", "Cultural Household", "Advanced Labor Collective"; "Model Worker at the Grassroots Level", "Advanced Laborer" and certificates of merit in accordance with regulations.

Article 60. Authority to Organize Funeral Services when a Heroic Mother of Vietnam Passes Away

The authority to organize funeral services when a Heroic Mother of Vietnam passes away, as prescribed in point a, Clause 4 of Article 3 of Decree No. 56/2013/NĐ-CP dated May 22, 2013 of the Government detailing and guiding the implementation of the Ordinance on the National Honor Title "Heroic Mother of Vietnam", shall be implemented as follows:

The Chairman of the People's Committee at the commune level shall be responsible for organizing funeral services with representatives from the Party committee, administrative bodies, political-social organizations; agencies, units providing care, and residents where the mother resides, in accordance with regulations.

Article 61. Procedures for Proposing to Confer or Posthumously Confer the National Honor Title "Heroic Mother of Vietnam"

The procedures for proposing to confer or posthumously confer the National Honor Title "Heroic Mother of Vietnam", as prescribed in Article 5 of Decree No. 56/2013/NĐ-CP (amended and supplemented by Decree No. 83/2025/NĐ-CP dated April 2, 2025 amending Decree No. 56/2013/NĐ-CP detailing the Ordinance on the National Honor Title "Heroic Mother of Vietnam"), are stipulated in Item 7 of Appendix I attached to this Decree.

Article 62. Authority to Examine and Propose to Confer or Posthumously Confer the "Medal of Glory for Volunteer Youth"

The authority to examine and propose to confer or posthumously confer the "Medal of Glory for Volunteer Youth", as prescribed in Clause 1 of Article 4 of Decree No. 28/2024/NĐ-CP dated March 6, 2024 of the Government detailing the procedures and formalities for examining and conferring the "Medal of Glory for Volunteer Youth" and rewarding achievements in the resistance war, shall be implemented as follows:

The Chairman of the People's Committee at the commune level shall direct the verification of files proposing to confer or posthumously confer the "Medal of Glory for Volunteer Youth" within their jurisdiction, and submit them to the Chairman of the People's Committee at the provincial level for consideration and proposal for rewards in accordance with regulations.

Article 63. Procedures and Formalities for Examining and Conferring the "Medal of Glory for Volunteer Youth"

The procedures and formalities for examining and conferring the "Medal of Glory for Volunteer Youth", as prescribed in point d, Clause 2 of Article 8 of Decree No. 28/2024/NĐ-CP, are stipulated in Item 8 of Appendix I attached to this Decree.

Chapter VI
AUTHORIZATION OF AUTHORITY WHEN TWO LEVELS OF LOCAL ADMINISTRATION ORGANIZATIONS ARE ESTABLISHED IN THE YOUTH, GENDER EQUALITY AND IMPLEMENTATION OF DEMOCRACY AT THE BASE LEVEL

Article 64. Resolution of One-Time Allowance and Monthly Allowance Regimes

The process and time limit for resolving one-time allowance and monthly allowance regimes prescribed in Clause 5 of Article 9 of Decree No. 112/2017/NĐ-CP dated October 6, 2017 of the Government on the regime and policies for grassroots volunteer youth in the South participating in the resistance war during the period 1965-1975 (hereinafter referred to as Decree No. 112/2017/NĐ-CP) shall be implemented as follows:

Within five working days from the date of the expiration of the public announcement period for the results of the file review, the People's Committee at the commune level shall be responsible for compiling and reporting to the People's Committee at the provincial level (through the Department of Home Affairs, attaching the subject's file, minutes of the joint meeting, and the public announcement of the file review results).

Article 65. Resolution of Funeral Allowance

The procedures and formalities for resolving funeral allowance as stipulated in Clause 2, Article 10 of Decree No. 112/2017/NĐ-CP shall be implemented according to Section 9 of Appendix I attached to this Decree.

Article 66. Responsibilities of agencies, organizations, and units organizing voluntary activities

The responsibilities of agencies, organizations, and units organizing voluntary activities as prescribed in Point b, Clause 2, Article 17 of Decree No. 17/2021/NĐ-CP dated March 9, 2021 of the Government regarding policies for volunteer youth and voluntary youth are as follows:

1. Submit plans for organizing voluntary activities before conducting such activities to the People's Committee of the commune where the voluntary activities will take place.

2. Submit plans for organizing voluntary activities before conducting such activities to the People's Committee of the province if the voluntary activities take place in two communes or more.

Chapter VII
DETERMINATION OF AUTHORITY WHEN LOCAL ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITIES AT TWO LEVELS ARE INVOLVED IN LABOR, WAGES, AND SOCIAL INSURANCE

Article 67. Registration of Labor Regulations

The specialized agency responsible for internal affairs under the People's Committee of the commune shall register labor regulations when authorized by the specialized agency responsible for internal affairs under the People's Committee of the province, as provided for in Clause 5, Article 119 of the Labor Code.

Article 68. Decision on Strike and Notification of the Start Time of the Strike

At least five working days before the start of the strike, the representative organization of workers and the strike leaders must submit a document regarding the decision to strike to the employer, the People's Committee of the commune, and the specialized agency responsible for internal affairs under the People's Committee of the province, as stipulated in Clause 3, Article 202 of the Labor Code.

Article 69. Notice of Temporary Closure of Workplace

At least three working days before the temporary closure of the workplace, the employer must publicly post the notice of temporary closure at the workplace and notify the People's Committee of the commune where the workplace is expected to be closed, as provided for in Clause 3, Article 205 of the Labor Code.

Article 70. Handling of Strikes Not in Accordance with Procedures and Formalities

Within twelve hours from receiving notification of a strike not in accordance with the provisions of Articles 200, 201, and 202 of the Labor Code, the Chairman of the People's Committee of the commune where the main office of the enterprise is located shall chair and coordinate with the trade union at the same level, relevant agencies, and organizations to handle the strike not in accordance with procedures and formalities, as provided for in Article 211 of the Labor Code.

Article 71. Report on Labor Utilization

The periodic reporting on changes in labor conditions as stipulated in Clause 2, Article 4 of Decree No. 145/2020/NĐ-CP dated December 14, 2020 of the Government detailing and guiding the implementation of certain articles of the Labor Code concerning labor conditions and labor relations (amended and supplemented by Clause 1, Article 73 of Decree No. 35/2022/NĐ-CP dated May 28, 2022 of the Government on management of industrial zones and economic zones) is as follows:

Every six months (before June 5) and annually (before December 5), employers must report changes in labor conditions to the Department of Internal Affairs through the National Public Service Portal using Form No. 01/PLI in Appendix I issued with Decree No. 145/2020/NĐ-CP and notify the social insurance agency in the area where the headquarters, branch offices, and representative offices are located. In cases where employers cannot report changes in labor conditions through the National Public Service Portal, they must submit reports in paper form using Form No. 01/PLI in Appendix I issued with Decree No. 145/2020/NĐ-CP to the Department of Internal Affairs and notify the social insurance agency in the area where the headquarters, branch offices, and representative offices are located. For workers employed in industrial zones and economic zones, employers must report changes in labor conditions to the Department of Internal Affairs, the social insurance agency in the area where the headquarters, branch offices, and representative offices are located, and the Industrial Zone Management Board and Economic Zone Management Board for monitoring purposes.

The Department of Internal Affairs is responsible for compiling information on changes in labor conditions when employers submit reports in paper form to update complete information using Form No. 02/PLI in Appendix I issued with Decree No. 145/2020/NĐ-CP.

Article 72. Responsibility for Managing Domestic Workers

The specialized agency responsible for internal affairs under the People's Committee at the commune level shall carry out propaganda and dissemination of laws and regulations concerning domestic workers; inspect and supervise the implementation of regulations on domestic workers within its jurisdiction according to the guidance of the Department of Internal Affairs; assign focal points to monitor, manage, inspect, and supervise the implementation of laws and regulations on domestic workers within its jurisdiction as stipulated in Article 91 of Decree No. 145/2020/NĐ-CP.

Article 73. Appointment of Labor Mediators

1. The procedure for planning the selection and appointment of labor mediators as prescribed in Clause 1 of Article 93 of Decree No. 145/2020/NĐ-CP is as follows:

a) In the first quarter of each year, the specialized agency responsible for internal affairs under the People's Committee at the commune level shall be responsible for reviewing the needs for selecting and appointing labor mediators within its management authority to establish a plan and report it to the Department of Internal Affairs before March 31 of each year;

b) The Department of Internal Affairs shall compile plans from the specialized agencies responsible for internal affairs under the People's Committees at the commune level and its own plan to build a general plan for the entire province or centrally governed city, which will be submitted for approval by the Chairman of the People's Committee at the provincial level.

2. The procedures and formalities for selecting and appointing labor mediators as prescribed in Clause 2 of Article 93 of Decree No. 145/2020/NĐ-CP are as follows:

a) Based on the approved plan for selecting and appointing labor mediators by the Chairman of the People's Committee at the provincial level, the Department of Internal Affairs shall issue a public notice regarding the selection of labor mediators in the area through the electronic information portal of the agency or unit and on mass media, while also sending it to the specialized agencies responsible for internal affairs under the People's Committees at the commune level for coordination in implementation.

b) Within the registration period specified in the Department of Internal Affairs' notice for selecting labor mediators, individuals may directly register or be introduced by state agencies, political organizations, social-political organizations, and other organizations to participate in the selection process for labor mediators with the Department of Internal Affairs or the specialized agencies responsible for internal affairs under the People's Committees at the commune level.

The application package includes: Application form for labor mediator; a brief resume confirmed by the competent authority; a health certificate issued by a competent health authority in accordance with the Ministry of Health's regulations; certified copies or original copies presented for verification of relevant diplomas and certificates; introduction letters from related agencies and organizations (if any).

c) Within five working days from the deadline for submitting applications as stated in the Department of Internal Affairs' notice for selecting labor mediators, the specialized agencies responsible for internal affairs under the People's Committees at the commune level shall be responsible for reviewing eligible candidates, compiling a list, and reporting to the Department of Internal Affairs for review.

Within ten days from the date of receiving the report from the specialized agencies responsible for internal affairs under the People's Committees at the commune level, the Department of Internal Affairs shall review all application packages (including those received directly by the Department of Internal Affairs), select candidates, and prepare a list of positions to be appointed for each labor mediator within the Department of Internal Affairs' and the specialized agencies' management authority, which will then be submitted for consideration and appointment by the Chairman of the People's Committee at the provincial level.

d) Within five working days from the date of receiving the proposal from the Department of Internal Affairs, the Chairman of the People's Committee at the provincial level shall consider and decide on the appointment of labor mediators. The maximum term of appointment for labor mediators shall not exceed five years.

3. The Department of Internal Affairs and the specialized agencies responsible for internal affairs under the People's Committees at the commune level shall publicly update and post the list of names, assigned areas of operation, contact phone numbers, and addresses of reappointed labor mediators on their electronic information portals and announce them on local mass media so that workers and employers can be informed and contact them as stipulated in Clause 4 of Article 93 of Decree No. 145/2020/NĐ-CP.

Article 74. Dismissal of Labor Mediators

The Department of Home Affairs shall take the lead and coordinate with specialized agencies under the People's Committee at the commune level to review and assess, and submit to the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee for consideration and dismissal of labor mediators in accordance with point b, Clause 2, Article 94 of Decree No. 145/2020/ND-CP.

Article 75. Authority, Procedure, and Formalities for Appointing Labor Mediators

1. The Department of Home Affairs or specialized agencies performing home affairs tasks under the People's Committee at the commune level shall carry out the appointment of labor mediators in accordance with Clause 1, Article 95 of Decree No. 145/2020/ND-CP.

2. The procedure and formalities for appointing labor mediators as stipulated in Clause 2, Article 95 of Decree No. 145/2020/ND-CP are as follows:

a) Applications for resolving labor disputes, vocational training contract disputes, and requests for support in developing labor relations shall be submitted to the Department of Home Affairs or specialized agencies performing home affairs tasks under the People's Committee at the commune level or directly to the labor mediator.

In cases where the labor mediator directly receives applications from disputants requesting resolution, within twelve hours from receipt of the application, the labor mediator must transfer it to the Department of Home Affairs or specialized agencies performing home affairs tasks under the People's Committee at the commune level managing the labor mediator for classification and processing.

b) Within five working days from the date of receiving the request, the Department of Home Affairs or specialized agencies performing home affairs tasks under the People's Committee at the commune level shall have the responsibility to classify and issue a document appointing a labor mediator to resolve the dispute in accordance with regulations.

In cases where applications are received from labor mediators as stipulated in point a of this clause, within twelve hours from receipt of the application, the Department of Home Affairs or specialized agencies performing home affairs tasks under the People's Committee at the commune level shall issue a document appointing a labor mediator in accordance with point b, Clause 2, Article 95 of Decree No. 145/2020/ND-CP.

3. The Department of Home Affairs or specialized agencies performing home affairs tasks under the People's Committee at the commune level shall perform tasks in accordance with Clause 3, Article 95 of Decree No. 145/2020/ND-CP.

Article 76. Management of Labor Mediators

1. The Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee shall promulgate regulations on the management of labor mediators under the Department of Home Affairs and specialized agencies performing home affairs tasks under the People's Committee at the commune level in accordance with point b, Clause 2, Article 97 of Decree No. 145/2020/ND-CP.

2. Responsibilities of specialized agencies performing home affairs tasks under the People's Committee at the commune level as stipulated in Clause 4, Article 97 of Decree No. 145/2020/ND-CP:

a) Implement the management of labor mediators within their jurisdictional area;

b) Develop and implement annual plans for selecting and appointing labor mediators within their jurisdictional area;

c) Appoint labor mediators to perform tasks of resolving disputes and supporting the development of labor relations within their jurisdictional management; ensure working conditions for labor mediators; evaluate the performance and completion of tasks by labor mediators; implement training, commendation, and reward systems for labor mediators; manage and store files of resolved disputes and related documents;

d) Appoint labor mediators to participate in training and professional skill enhancement courses organized by the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Department of Home Affairs;

đ) Annually, compile and report the situation of labor mediation in their jurisdiction to the Department of Home Affairs.

Article 77. Procedure for implementing the postponement of strikes

The procedure for implementing the postponement of strikes as prescribed in Clause 2, Article 110 of Decree No. 145/2020/ND-CP shall be carried out as follows:

Within twenty-four hours from receiving the report of the Director of the Department of Home Affairs, the Chairman of the People's Committee at provincial level shall consider and issue a decision to postpone the strike. Within twelve hours from issuing the decision, the Chairman of the People's Committee at provincial level must notify the Chairman of the People's Committee at commune level, the Chairman of the Provincial Trade Union Federation, the Chairman of the Labor Arbitration Council, the representative organization of workers at the workplace with the right to organize and lead the strike, and the employer where the strike is expected to take place. The decision to postpone the strike by the Chairman of the People's Committee at provincial level takes effect from the date of signing.

Article 78. Responsibilities of the Chairman of the People's Committee at commune level in the procedure for implementing the cessation of strikes

Responsibilities of the Chairman of the People's Committee at commune level as prescribed in Article 111 of Decree No. 145/2020/ND-CP on the procedure for implementing the cessation of strikes:

1. Consider the proposal for the Chairman of the People's Committee at provincial level to decide to cease the strike, and simultaneously send it to the Director of the Department of Home Affairs as prescribed in Clause 1 and Clause 2 of Article 111 of Decree No. 145/2020/ND-CP.

2. Receive the notification of the decision to cease the strike from the Chairman of the People's Committee at provincial level as prescribed in Clause 3 of Article 111 of Decree No. 145/2020/ND-CP.

3. Report to the Chairman of the People's Committee at provincial level on the results of implementing the cessation of the strike as prescribed in Clause 5 of Article 111 of Decree No. 145/2020/ND-CP.

Article 79. Resolution of workers' rights when postponing or ceasing strikes

Responsibilities of the People's Committee at commune level as prescribed in Article 112 of Decree No. 145/2020/ND-CP on the resolution of workers' rights when postponing or ceasing strikes:

1. Coordinate with the Provincial Trade Union Federation, the representative organization of workers at the workplace with the right to organize and lead the strike, the employer where the strike has been postponed or ceased, and related agencies to support the parties in negotiating and mediating to resolve workers' rights and other related disputes as prescribed in Clause 1 of Article 112 of Decree No. 145/2020/ND-CP.

2. Receive written notifications when the representative organization of workers at the workplace with the right to organize and lead the strike continues to organize the strike as prescribed in Clause 2 of Article 112 of Decree No. 145/2020/ND-CP.

Chapter VIII
IMPLEMENTING PROVISIONS

Article 80. Effective Date

1. This Decree takes effect from July 1, 2025.

Clause 2. This Decree ceases to take effect from March 1, 2027, except in the following cases:

a) Ministries and ministerial-level agencies report to the Government to propose and obtain the National Assembly’s decision to extend the application period of this Decree in whole or in part.

b) Laws, resolutions of the National Assembly, ordinances, resolutions of the Standing Committee of the National Assembly, decrees, resolutions of the Government, decisions of the Prime Minister that provide for the authority, responsibility for state management, procedures, and formalities prescribed in this Decree, which are adopted or issued from July 1, 2025, taking effect before March 1, 2027, and corresponding provisions in this Decree shall become invalid upon the entry into force of such legal documents.

3. During the period when the provisions of this Decree are in effect, if the provisions regarding authority, responsibility for state management, procedures, and formalities in this Decree differ from those in related legal documents, they shall be implemented according to the provisions of this Decree.

Article 81. Transitional Provisions and Responsibility for Implementation

1. The People's Committee of the province shall be responsible for handling the dissolution procedures of associations, social funds, and charitable funds operating within the scope of the district-level administrative unit after the end of the operation of such district-level administrative units.

2. The Minister, Head of a ministerial-level agency, Head of an agency under the Government, Chairman of the People's Committees of provinces and centrally governed cities, and related organizations and individuals shall be responsible for implementing this Decree.

 

ANNEX I

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES IN THE DOMESTIC AFFAIRS FIELD
(Attached to Decree No. 129/2025/NĐ-CP dated June 11, 2025 of the Government)

I. PROCEDURE FOR RECOGNITION AS A MARTYR IN CASES PROVIDED FOR IN POINT L OF CLAUSE 1 OF ARTICLE 14 OF THE ORDINANCE(ARTICLE 5 OF THE DECREE)

1. In case the person was living with their family:

a) The representative of the relatives shall submit a request letter along with the documents specified in Clause 8 of Article 17 of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP to the People's Committee of the commune where the war invalid or the person receiving benefits equivalent to war invalids resided before death.

If there are no relatives, an individual shall submit a request letter along with the documents specified in Clause 8 of Article 17 of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP to the People's Committee of the commune where the war invalid or the person receiving benefits equivalent to war invalids resided before death.

b) The People's Committee of the commune shall be responsible for:

Confirming the request letter, issuing a written request for the Department of Home Affairs to provide an extract from the war invalid file as the basis for issuing a certificate of sacrifice within five working days from the date of receipt of all documents.

Checking, verifying, and issuing a certificate of sacrifice to be sent to the Department of Home Affairs together with the documents specified in points a and b of this clause within ten days from the date of receipt of the extract from the war invalid file.

c) The Department of Home Affairs shall be responsible for:

Providing an extract from the war invalid file within five working days from the date of receipt of the written request.

Reviewing the application file for recognition as a martyr, issuing a written request along with the file to be submitted to the People's Committee of the province within ten days from the date of receipt of all documents.

d) The People's Committee of the province, the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Office of the Government, and the agencies and units issuing certificates of sacrifice shall implement their responsibilities as stipulated in Clauses 2, 3, and 4 of Article 18 of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP.

2. In case the person was being cared for at a care facility for persons with meritorious service:

a) The Director of the care facility for persons with meritorious service shall submit a written request along with the documents specified in Clause 8 of Article 17 of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP to the Department of Home Affairs managing the file to provide an extract from the war invalid file.

b) The Department of Home Affairs shall be responsible for providing the extract from the war invalid file within ten days from the date of receipt of all documents and sending it along with the documents specified in point a of this clause to the People's Committee of the commune where the care facility for persons with meritorious service is located.

c) The People's Committee of the commune shall be responsible for checking, verifying, and issuing a certificate of sacrifice to be sent to the Department of Home Affairs managing the care facility for persons with meritorious service within ten days from the date of receipt of the extract from the war invalid file, along with the documents specified in point a of this clause.

d) The Department of Home Affairs shall be responsible for reviewing, and if the conditions are met, issuing a written request to the People's Committee of the province along with the documents specified in point c of this clause within ten days from the date of receipt of all documents.

đ) The People's Committee of the province, the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Office of the Government, and the agencies and units issuing certificates of sacrifice shall implement their responsibilities as stipulated in Clauses 2, 3, and 4 of Article 18 of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP.

II. PROCEDURE FOR RECOGNITION FOR PERSONS WHO SACRIFICED OR WENT MISSING AND DID NOT BELONG TO THE ARMED FORCES OR POLICE (Article 20 DECREE)

1. The representative of the relatives of the deceased or missing person shall act in accordance with the provisions of Clause 1, Article 74 of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP.

2. The People's Committee at the commune level shall be responsible for the following:

a) Within five working days from the date of receiving all documents as stipulated in Clause 1, Article 74 of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP, confirm the declaration form; in cases where the deceased has been buried in a martyrs' cemetery by the local authorities and people, issue a request to the Department of Home Affairs managing the grave for a confirmation certificate of the martyr's grave; publicly post the list at the village and commune levels; announce on local mass media to seek public opinions. The minimum announcement period is thirty days. Record the results of the public posting.

b) Within ten days from the date of completing the public announcement, organize a meeting of the Commune-level Recognition Council for Persons of Merit to review cases without complaints or accusations from the public, record the proceedings according to Model No. 79 Appendix I of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP.

The Commune-level Recognition Council for Persons of Merit is chaired by the Chairman of the People's Committee; members include specialized staff, military personnel, police, medical personnel; representatives of the Fatherland Front, Veterans Association, Elderly Association; Former Youth Volunteer Association.

c) Assign the specialized agency to check the recognition dossier of persons of merit to review each dossier; record the review process according to Model No. 79 Appendix I of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP.

d) Within ten days from the date of reviewing the dossier, the Chairman of the Commune-level People's Committee shall issue a death certificate for cases within their authority; transfer the entire dossier to the Department of Home Affairs for consideration and submission to the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee.

In cases not within the authority of the Commune-level People's Committee to issue a death certificate, transfer the dossier to the Minister or Head of a ministerial-level agency or the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee to issue the certificate in accordance with Clause 3 or Clause 4, Article 16 of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP.

For cases where the deceased was a Volunteer Youth, if under the management of the Ministry of Construction, transfer the dossier to the Ministry of Construction to issue the death certificate; if managed by other agencies or units, transfer it to the Department of Home Affairs for consideration and submission to the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee to issue the death certificate.

In cases where the competent agency or unit to issue the death certificate cannot be determined, report to the Provincial People's Committee to establish a Verification Council (the Department of Home Affairs being the permanent body) to conclude and assign the competent agency to issue the death certificate according to its authority.

3. The Minister or equivalent position, the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee shall be responsible for:

a) The Minister or equivalent position: issue the death certificate within twenty days from the date of receiving all documents; accompany the documents with a letter requesting the Ministry of Home Affairs to review.

b) The Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee:

Issue the death certificate within twenty days from the date of receiving all documents, accompany the documents with a letter requesting the Ministry of Home Affairs to review.

In cases where the Commune-level People's Committee has already issued the death certificate, within five working days from the date of receiving all documents, accompany the documents with a letter requesting the Ministry of Home Affairs to review.

Within ten days from the date of receiving a copy of the decision granting the "National Memorial" medal and accompanying dossier, direct the relevant agencies and units to cooperate with the Commune-level People's Committee where the representative of the deceased's relatives resides to organize a memorial ceremony and present the medal; hand over the martyr's dossier along with a copy of the decision granting the medal to the Department of Home Affairs where the representative of the deceased's relatives resides.

In cases where there are no surviving relatives, hand over the "National Memorial" medal to the Commune-level People's Committee where the authorized person to worship the deceased resides to present the medal to the authorized person.

4. The Department of Home Affairs:

a) Within ten days from the date of receiving the request from the Commune-level People's Committee, be responsible for reviewing the dossier and managing records of martyrs' graves in the locality to issue a confirmation certificate of the martyr's grave according to Model No. 48 Appendix I of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP; search the national database of martyrs and issue a notification if the case has already been recognized as a martyr.

b) Within thirty days from the date of receiving all documents as prescribed transferred by the Commune-level People's Committee, be responsible for checking and submitting to the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee.

c) Receive the martyr's dossier for management and resolution of preferential policies in accordance with Clause 2, Article 26 of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP.

III. PROCEDURES FOR RECOGNITION OF PERSONS INJURED BUT NOT BELONGING TO THE ARMED FORCES OR POLICE (ARTICLE 24 DECREE)

1. The injured person shall follow the procedures stipulated in Clause 1, Article 77 of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP.

2. The People's Committee at the commune level shall be responsible for the following:

a) Within five working days from the date of receiving all required documents as specified in Clause 1, Article 77 of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP, confirm the declaration form, publicly post the list at the village or commune where the injured person resided before being injured; announce on local mass media to seek public opinions. The minimum posting period for the announcement is thirty days. Prepare a record of the public posting results.

b) Within ten days from the date of completing the public announcement, organize a meeting of the Commune-level Recognition Council for Persons of Merit to review cases without complaints or accusations from the public, record the proceedings according to Model No. 79 Appendix I of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP.

c) In case the injured person resided in another locality before being injured, within three working days, issue a written request to the People's Committee of the commune where the injured person resided before being injured to carry out the procedures specified in points a and b of this clause.

d) Entrust the local healthcare facility to examine the physical injuries and prepare a record according to Form No. 46 Appendix I of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP for cases where the documents specified in point a, Clause 2, Article 76 of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP do not record specific injuries or for cases specified in point b, Clause 2, Article 76 of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP but additional injuries are declared.

đ) The Chairman of the People's Committee of the commune shall issue an injury certificate for cases within their authority; transfer the entire file to the Department of Home Affairs to submit a letter requesting the Ministry of Home Affairs to review.

e) In cases not within the authority of the Chairman of the People's Committee of the commune to issue an injury certificate, transfer the file to the competent authority as prescribed in Clause 3 or 4, Article 36 of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP. For injured persons who are Volunteer Youth if under the management of the Ministry of Construction, transfer the file to the Ministry of Construction to issue an injury certificate. For injured Volunteer Youth under the management of other agencies or units, transfer the file to the Department of Home Affairs for consideration and submission to the Chairman of the People's Committee of the province to issue an injury certificate.

3. The competent authority issuing the injury certificate shall be responsible for reviewing the file, issuing the injury certificate, and transferring the file back to the Department of Home Affairs where the injured person resides.

4. The Department of Home Affairs shall be responsible for the following:

a) Within ten days from the date of receiving all files, be responsible for reviewing and issuing an introduction letter according to Form No. 38 Appendix I of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP along with a copy of the injury certificate to send to the Provincial Medical Examination Board to determine the percentage of bodily impairment due to injury.

b) Within ten days from the date of receiving the medical examination report, be responsible for issuing a decision to grant a certificate for persons entitled to benefits equivalent to those of war invalids and preferential allowances according to Form No. 59 Appendix I of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP or issue a decision to grant a one-time disability allowance according to Form No. 61 Appendix I of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP, and issue a certificate according to Form No. 102 Appendix I of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP.

5. The Medical Examination Board shall organize an examination and issue a medical examination report according to Form No. 78 Appendix I of Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP to the Department of Home Affairs within sixty days from the date of receiving all documents.

IV. PROCEDURES FOR MOVING THE REMAINS OF A VETERAN BURIED IN A VETERAN CEMETERY TO ANOTHER LOCATION ACCORDING TO THE WISHES OF THE RELATIVES' REPRESENTATIVE OR THE PERSON ENTITLED TO FUNERAL ALLOWANCE FOR THE VETERAN (Article 37 DECREE)

1. In cases where support has not yet been provided:

a) The representative of the烈士亲属或享受烈士祭扫抚恤金的人应将申请移葬烈士遗骸的表格（编号32，附录I第131/2021号政府法令）提交给管理原始档案的省人民委员会，并附上烈士墓地通知。

If the representative of the烈士亲属委托移葬烈士遗骸，则需附带授权书。

b) The provincial People's Committee, upon receiving the application and documents, shall be responsible for checking and issuing the introduction letter for moving the烈士遗骸 according to Model Number 43 in Appendix I of Decree No. 131/2021/ND-CP within three working days; retain the application.

c) The commune-level People's Committee managing the烈士墓地:

Within two working days from the date of receipt of the introduction letter, it shall be responsible for preparing the handover record of the烈士遗骸; prepare the烈士遗骸搬迁通知表（编号94，附录I第131/2021号政府法令），附上烈士遗骸交接记录，提交给管理烈士档案原始文件的省人民委员会和管理烈士墓地的地方。如果烈士遗骸不迁移到正在管理档案的地方，则同时提交给省人民委员会和接收烈士遗骸的乡级人民委员会。

Carry out repairs on the烈士墓盖 according to point d, Clause 2, Article 152 of Decree No. 131/2021/ND-CP.

d) The provincial People's Committee managing the烈士墓地, within one working day from the date of receipt of the烈士遗骸搬迁通知表 and the烈士遗骸交接记录, shall be responsible for updating information into the national database on烈士.

đ) The commune-level People's Committee receiving the烈士遗骸, within two working days from the date of receipt of the烈士遗骸交接记录 and the introduction letter, shall be responsible for:

Preparing the烈士遗骸交接记录; organizing the burial of the烈士遗骸 in the烈士陵园; submitting a report to the provincial People's Committee receiving the烈士遗骸 with the introduction letter and the烈士遗骸交接记录; sending a document to the provincial People's Committee managing the烈士档案 with the烈士遗骸交接记录.

Provide travel expenses and food expenses; expenses for exhuming the烈士遗骸.

Provide construction expenses for the烈士墓盖 based on the wishes of burying the烈士遗骸 outside the烈士陵园 according to the application.

e) The provincial People's Committee receiving the烈士遗骸 shall be responsible for updating information into the national database on烈士and issuing the烈士墓地通知表（编号103，附录I第131/2021号政府法令）within one working day from the date of receipt of all required documents.

g) The provincial People's Committee managing the original file shall be responsible for filing the烈士遗骸搬迁通知表 and the烈士遗骸交接记录 into the烈士档案 within one working day from the date of receipt of all required documents.

2. In cases where support has already been provided:

a) The representative of the烈士亲属or the person enjoying烈士祭扫抚恤金 who wishes to move the烈士遗骸 shall submit an application for moving the烈士遗骸 according to Model Number 32 in Appendix I of Decree No. 131/2021/ND-CP to the commune-level People's Committee of their place of residence, along with the following documents:

A certified copy of the烈士家庭证明书or烈士亲属证明书, or a certified copy of the decision granting preferential benefits to the person enjoying烈士祭扫抚恤金;烈士墓地通知表。

If the representative of the烈士亲属委托移葬烈士遗骸，则需附带授权书。

b) The commune-level People's Committee of the place of residence of the applicant, within three working days from the date of receipt of the application and documents, shall be responsible for checking and issuing the introduction letter for moving the烈士遗骸according to Model Number 43 in Appendix I of Decree No. 131/2021/ND-CP; retain the application.

c) The provincial People's Committee managing the烈士墓地and the commune-level People's Committee receiving the烈士遗骸shall perform their responsibilities as stipulated in points c, d, đ of Clause 1 of this Article.

d) The commune-level People's Committee receiving the烈士遗骸shall issue a document to the provincial People's Committee receiving the烈士遗骸and the provincial People's Committee managing the烈士档案within one working day, attaching the烈士遗骸交接记录.

đ) The provincial People's Committee receiving the烈士遗骸and managing the档案shall perform their responsibilities as stipulated in points e, g of Clause 1 of this Article.

V. PROCEDURES FOR MOVING THE REMAINS OF A HERO WHO IS BURIED OUTSIDE THE HEROES' CEMETERY TO BE BURIED IN THE HEROES' CEMETERY ACCORDING TO THE WISHES OF THE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE RELATIVES OR THE PERSON ENJOYING FUNERAL ALLOWANCE FOR THE HERO (ARTICLE 38 DECREE)

1. In cases where support has not yet been provided:

a) The representative of the烈士亲属或烈士祭扫抚恤金领取人应按照第131/2021/NĐ-CP号议定书附件I的第32号表格规定，向管理原始档案的省人民委员会提交申请移葬烈士遗骸的请求。

如果烈士墓由职能机关移交给家庭管理，则需附上从移交烈士遗骸记录中公证的副本。

If the representative of the烈士亲属委托移葬烈士遗骸，则需附带授权书。

b) 管理原始档案的省人民委员会在收到申请和文件后3个工作日内，负责检查并根据第131/2021/NĐ-CP号议定书附件I的第43号表格签发移葬烈士遗骸介绍信。

c) 烈士亲属代表或烈士祭扫抚恤金领取人有责任将移葬烈士遗骸的通知告知管理烈士墓所在地的乡级人民委员会。

d) 管理烈士墓所在地的乡级人民委员会在收到烈士亲属代表或烈士祭扫抚恤金领取人的通知后1个工作日内，负责填写移葬烈士遗骸报告表（根据第131/2021/NĐ-CP号议定书附件I的第94号表格），并向管理原始档案的省人民委员会和管理烈士墓的省人民委员会发送。如果烈士遗骸不移葬到当前管理档案的地方，则同时发送给接收烈士遗骸的省人民委员会和乡级人民委员会。

e) 接收烈士遗骸的乡级人民委员会在收到移葬介绍信后1个工作日内，负责：

编制烈士遗骸移交记录；组织安葬烈士遗骸于烈士陵园；向接收烈士遗骸的省人民委员会提交报告，并附上介绍信和移交记录。

支付移葬烈士遗骸的费用、交通费和伙食费，根据从移葬地点到接收烈士遗骸的烈士陵园的距离。支持金额按第75/2021/NĐ-CP号议定书第10条第1款的规定执行。

向管理原始档案的省人民委员会提交文件，并附上烈士遗骸移交记录。

f) 接收烈士遗骸的省人民委员会在收到移葬报告和烈士遗骸移交记录后2个工作日内，负责更新国家烈士数据库信息；根据第131/2021/NĐ-CP号议定书附件I的第103号表格签发烈士墓通知。

g) 管理原始档案的省人民委员会在收到所有按规定要求的文件后1个工作日内，负责将移葬报告和烈士遗骸移交记录存入烈士档案。

2. In cases where support has already been provided:

a) 烈士亲属代表或烈士祭扫抚恤金领取人应按照本条第1款第a点的规定执行。

b) 管理原始档案的省人民委员会；烈士亲属代表或烈士祭扫抚恤金领取人；管理烈士墓的乡级人民委员会；接收烈士遗骸的乡级人民委员会应按照本条第1款第b、c、d、e点规定的职责执行。

c) 接收烈士遗骸的乡级人民委员会在收到所有文件后1个工作日内，负责向接收烈士遗骸的省人民委员会和管理原始档案的省人民委员会提交文件，并附上烈士遗骸移交记录。

d) 接收烈士遗骸的省人民委员会；管理原始档案的省人民委员会应按照本条第1款第f、g点规定的职责执行。

VI. 借款档案的审查和批准程序 （ARTICLE 52 DECREE

1. Within ten days from the date of receiving the loan application file, the local Social Policy Bank shall organize an assessment and submit to the Chairman of the People's Committee of the commune where the project is implemented for approval.

2. Within five working days from the date of receiving the file for approval, the Chairman of the People's Committee of the commune where the project is implemented shall examine and approve. If no decision on approval is made, a written response with clear reasons must be provided to the local Social Policy Bank for notification to the borrower.

VII. PROCEDURES FOR PROPOSING THE BESTOWAL OR POSTHUMOUS BESTOWAL OF THE NATIONAL HONORIFIC TITLE "MOTHER HEROINE OF VIETNAM" (ARTICLE 61 DECREE

1. The mother or the person worshipping the mother shall prepare one set of files for proposing the bestowal or posthumous bestowal of the national honorific title "Mother Heroine of Vietnam" in accordance with Clause 1, Article 4 of Decree No. 56/2013/NĐ-CP (amended and supplemented by Decree No. 83/2025/NĐ-CP dated April 2, 2025) and submit it to the People's Committee of the commune where the mother resides or where she has registered her permanent residence or resided when alive.

2. The Chairman of the People's Committee of the commune within ten days from the date of receiving all required files shall be responsible for:

a) Organizing a meeting to review each case's file for proposing the bestowal or posthumous bestowal of the national honorific title "Mother Heroine of Vietnam" with representatives from the Party committee, People's Committee, Vietnam Fatherland Front, military, police, and related mass organizations.

b) Signing a Report on the proposal for the bestowal or posthumous bestowal of the national honorific title "Mother Heroine of Vietnam" along with a List of proposals for the bestowal or posthumous bestowal of the national honorific title "Mother Heroine of Vietnam" and one set of files for each case to be submitted to the Chairman of the People's Committee of the province.

c) In cases where the mother had a husband or child who joined the enemy forces, upon receiving all required documents, the People's Committee of the commune shall be responsible for:

Publicly posting the list (information about the mother) and the process of joining the enemy forces by the husband or child of the mother at the village or commune where the mother resided or where she registered her permanent residence or resided when alive; the minimum posting period is forty days; announcing on local mass media to solicit public opinions; preparing a Record of the results of the public posting according to Model No. 07 Appendix II issued together with this Decree.

After obtaining the results of the public posting, proceed with the provisions at points a and b of this clause within ten days.

3. The Chairman of the People's Committee of the province within fifteen days from the date of receiving all required files shall be responsible for:

a) Directing the agency entrusted with receiving the files to check the files in accordance with regulations.

b) Signing a Report on the proposal for the bestowal or posthumous bestowal of the national honorific title "Mother Heroine of Vietnam" along with a List of proposals for the bestowal or posthumous bestowal of the national honorific title "Mother Heroine of Vietnam" and one set of files for each case accompanied by electronic files of the dossier to be submitted to the Prime Minister.

4. The Ministry of Home Affairs within ten days from the date of receiving all required files shall be responsible for reviewing the files and submitting to the Prime Minister for the President to consider and decide on the bestowal or posthumous bestowal of the national honorific title "Mother Heroine of Vietnam".

5. Some general provisions:

a) In cases where the declarant cannot retain the documents serving as the basis for review as stipulated in Clause 1, they shall submit a letter to the Director of the Department of Home Affairs for confirmation to serve as the basis for filing the dossier.

b) In cases where the child is a war invalid with a reduced work capacity of 81% or more residing in a War Invalids Rehabilitation Center or another locality, they shall submit a letter to the Director of the Department of Home Affairs managing the war invalids for confirmation to serve as the basis for filing the dossier.

c) In cases where the dossier is incomplete or not in compliance with regulations, within five working days, the People's Committee of the commune reviewing the dossier shall return the dossier and notify the reasons in writing. In cases where the dossier is unclear, further verification shall be requested to clarify.

VIII. PROCEDURES FOR CONSIDERING THE BESTOWAL OR POSTHUMOUS BESTOWAL OF THE "ORDER OF THE SPLENDID YOUTH VOLUNTEERS" (Article 63 DECREE)

1. The People's Committee of the commune shall submit to the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee for consideration and recommendation of awards with the "Medal of Merit for Volunteer Youth" for cases meeting the conditions and criteria as stipulated in point d, Clause 2, Article 8 of Decree No. 28/2024/NĐ-CP.

2. The dossier consists of 01 set (original), including:

a) A proposal accompanied by a list of cases recommended for awarding or posthumously awarding the "Medal of Merit for Volunteer Youth" and electronic files of the award recommendation dossier.

b) Minutes of meetings reviewing cases recommended for awarding or posthumously awarding the "Medal of Merit for Volunteer Youth".

c) The dossier for recommending awarding or posthumously awarding the "Medal of Merit for Volunteer Youth" includes:

- An application form for considering the award of the "Medal of Merit for Volunteer Youth" according to Form No. 01 attached as Appendix I to Decree No. 28/2024/NĐ-CP.

In cases where the Volunteer Youth is elderly, weak, or has passed away, the representative of their relatives shall fill out the application form according to Form No. 02 attached as Appendix I to Decree No. 28/2024/NĐ-CP.

- One of the following documents ensuring legal validity to prove that the individual was a Volunteer Youth:

Membership card of the Volunteer Youth Team; Decision, curriculum vitae, clearly stating that the individual was a Volunteer Youth and the unit's designation; certificates issued by authorized agencies before the Volunteer Youth returned to their hometown such as: Certificate of completion of tasks from the managing unit of Volunteer Youth; medical transfer papers, health records; commendation certificates during service in the Volunteer Youth force; certificates of participation in Volunteer Youth activities; dispatch orders, appointment letters, task assignments. Information must clearly show the period of service as a Volunteer Youth.

A certificate of Volunteer Youth service issued by the Association (Association of Former Volunteer Youth) at the provincial level confirming the period of service and completion of tasks of the Volunteer Youth.

A confirmation document of the Volunteer Youth unit's designation issued by the authorized agency according to current regulations, along with supporting documents proving the individual's service at that unit's designation or a decision on allowance benefits for Volunteer Youth who completed tasks during the resistance war and national defense issued by the authorized agency accompanying a list of Volunteer Youth.

Officer's resume or party member's resume showing the period of participation in Volunteer Youth activities prior to the effective date of Decision No. 104/1999/QĐ-TTg dated April 14, 1999. For Volunteer Youth based in the South, resumes should be filled out before 1995. Party member's resumes should be certified true copies and confirmed by the local party committee.

- In cases recognized as martyrs, the recommendation dossier includes an application form for Volunteer Youth martyred while performing duties, recognized as Martyrs according to Form No. 02 attached as Appendix I to Decree No. 28/2024/NĐ-CP and a certified copy of the Martyr Recognition Certificate or National Hero Certificate or other documents confirming martyr status issued by the authorized agency.

IX. PROCEDURE FOR SETTLING FUNERAL ALLOWANCE (Article 65 DECREE)

1. The representative of the family or person handling the funeral of Volunteer Youth based in the South shall submit 01 set of dossier to the People's Committee of the commune where they are registered, including:

a) A copy of the decision granting a one-time or monthly allowance to Volunteer Youth based in the South who have passed away. If not yet receiving the allowance as stipulated in Clause 2, Article 6 of Decree No. 112/2017/NĐ-CP, then submit the notice of the commune's People's Committee's review result according to Form No. 5B stipulated in Clause 4, Article 9 of Decree No. 112/2017/NĐ-CP.

b) Death certificate.

2. Within 05 working days from the date of receipt of the complete dossier as prescribed, the People's Committee of the commune shall check and prepare a request according to Form No. 02 of Appendix II promulgated together with this Decree, along with a list of requests for funeral allowances according to Form No. 03 of Appendix II promulgated together with this Decree, and send the dossier to the Department of Home Affairs.

3. Within 10 days from the date of receipt of the complete dossier as prescribed transferred by the People's Committee of the commune, the Department of Home Affairs shall check, compile, and report to the Provincial People's Committee to issue a decision on funeral allowance for the family or person handling the funeral of Volunteer Youth based in the South.

4. Within 10 days from the date of the decision on funeral allowance, the People's Committee of the commune shall be responsible for paying the funeral allowance to the family or person handling the funeral of Volunteer Youth based in the South.

 

ANNEX II

LIST OF FORMS AND MODELS
(Attached to Decree No. 129/2025/NĐ-CP dated June 11, 2025 of the Government)

 

Form No. 01

ACCIDENT REPORT

1. Accident information

- Time of accident: ....hours... minutes... day ... month ... year ...;

- Location of accident: ...

- Summary of accident development/consequences:...

…………………………………………………………………………..

2. Information about victims:

 

^{_____________________________}

1 Enter the name of the provincial administrative unit.

2 Enter the name of the commune-level administrative unit.

3 Enter the name and occupation code according to the occupational directory issued by the Prime Minister under the Statistics Law.

 

Form No. 02

 

Respectfully submitted to: ...

Based on Decree No. ...../.../NĐ-CP dated... month... year... of the Government on the regime and policies for Volunteer Youth based in the South participating in the resistance war from 1965 to 1975, the Commune People's Committee...requests consideration and settlement of funeral allowance for the families of Volunteer Youth based in the South participating in the resistance war from 1965 to 1975, as follows:

- Total number of beneficiaries: ...

- Total amount: …

The above subjects have been reviewed in accordance with the regulations.

(Attached list and file).

Request …to consider and resolve.

 

 

Implementation Report of Production Projects of Supporting Industry Products Confirmed with Incentives

LIST OF SUBJECTS PROPOSED FOR FUNERAL ASSISTANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH DECREE NO. …../…/NĐ-CP

(Attached to Circular No. …/... dated ... month … year……of …)

 

Total number of subjects:…

 

 

Form number 04

 

1. Information on commune/district:

- Commune/district where the accident occurred: …

- Address: ...

- Telephone:…Fax:…

2. Information on the workplace accident:

- Time of occurrence of the workplace accident: Hour…minute... day ... month …year…

- Location of the workplace accident: …

3. Brief information about the victim:

- Name:…Male/Female:…

- Date of birth: …

4. Brief course of events of the workplace accident: …

5. Condition of injury of the victim: …

 

^[1] Only applicable in cases of fatal workplace accidents or workplace accidents resulting in serious injuries to two or more workers.

 

Form number 05

 

Pursuant to …;

Regarding the establishment of the Workplace Accident Investigation Team

CHAIRMAN OF THE PEOPLE'S COMMITTEE OF THE COMMUNE…

Decree No. 39/2016/NĐ-CP dated May 15, 2016 of the Government detailing certain provisions of Labor Safety Law;

At the proposal of¹……….

DECISION:

Article 1. Establish the Workplace Accident Investigation Team at the grassroots level…

Comprising the following gentlemen and ladies:

1. Name …, Position…, Leader;

2. Name…, Position…, Member;

3. ………………………………………………………..................................................

Article 2. The Workplace Accident Investigation Team shall be responsible for investigating the workplace accident that occurred at…at …hour …minute, day …month …year…….

Article 3. The department/office……, the individuals named in Article 1, the Director (head of the entity), and other individuals related to the workplace accident shall be responsible for implementing this Decision.

 

^{______________________________}

¹ Head of the department/office responsible for state management of labor affairs at the local level.

Form number 06

 

1. Information on commune/district:

- Commune/district where the accident occurred:

- Address: ...

- Telephone:…Fax:…

2. Information on the workplace accident:

- Time of occurrence of the workplace accident: Hour…minute... day ... month …year…

- Location of the workplace accident: …

3. Brief information about the victim:

- Name: …Male/Female:…

- Date of birth: …

4. Brief course of events of the workplace accident:…

5. Condition of injury of the victim: …

 

 

Form No. 07

 

RECORD

Results of public announcement regarding the proposal to award or posthumously award the State Honor Title "Mother Heroic Vietnam"

Today, at …hour…day ……/……/…, at the People's Committee of the commune (district, town)…

We include:

1. Mr. (Mrs.)…representing the leadership of the commune-level People's Committee;

2. Mr. (Mrs.)…representing the commune-level People's Council for Fatherland Front;

3. Mr. (Mrs.)…representing the commune-level Public Security Police Station;

4. Mr. (Mrs.)…representing the commune-level Military Service Recruitment Office;

5. Mr. (Mrs.)…representing the commune-level Department of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs;

6. Mr. (Mrs.)…representing the commune-level Veterans Association;

7. Mr. (Mrs.)…representing the commune-level Women's Union.

(Other participants are determined by the Chairman of the commune-level People's Committee).

Prepare the minutes of the results of the public announcement regarding the proposal to award or posthumously award the State Honor Title "Mother Heroic Vietnam" in accordance with Decree No. .../20.../NĐ-CP dated .../.../20... of the Government amending and supplementing some articles of Decree No. 56/2013/NĐ-CP dated May 22, 2013 of the Government for Mrs…born in…

Place of origin or home village: …

Place of permanent residence registration or place of residence:…

Duration of public announcement: From …/.../…to …/.../…

Location of public announcement: At the office of the People's Committee of the commune (district, town)…and Village Cultural House (village)…

During the period of public announcement, the People's Committee of the commune (district, town)…did not (or did) receive…complaints, reports, suggestions, or reflections from the people regarding the proposal to award or posthumously award the State Honor Title "Mother Heroic Vietnam" for Mrs…mentioned above.

Content of complaints, reports, suggestions, or reflections (if any):…

Therefore, the People's Committee of the commune (district, town)…shall proceed to prepare the minutes to complete the dossier for the competent authority to decide on awarding or posthumously awarding the State Honor Title "Mother Heroic Vietnam" for Mrs…in accordance with current regulations.

The minutes were completed at …hour…on the same day.