Decree No. 15/2010/L-CTN Regarding the Announcement of the Law

Decree No. 15/2010/L-CTN announces the Law on Public Officials which was adopted by the National Assembly on November 15, 2010, stipulating the rights and obligations of public officials in state agencies.

Document No.15/2010/L-CTN
Document typeOrder
Issuing authorityOffice of the President
Signed byNguyễn Minh Triết — Chủ tịch nước
Updated26/06/2026
FieldUncategorized
Issued date29/11/2010
Effective date29/11/2010
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Decree No. 15/2010/L-CTN announces the Law on Public Officials which was adopted by the National Assembly on November 15, 2010, stipulating the rights and obligations of public officials in state agencies.

Key points

  • Public officials → work under labor contracts or establishment contracts
  • Public officials → must comply with regulations on discipline, professional ethics, and perform assigned tasks
  • Public officials → shall not accept bribes or abuse their positions for personal gain
  • Public officials → have the right to participate in training and professional development activities
  • The appointment of public officials → must be based on job performance evaluation results and have a term limit

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive: Ensuring transparency and fairness in the management of public officials, enhancing the quality of state personnel.
  • Negative: It may cause difficulties in maintaining friendly relationships between superiors and subordinates.

❓ Frequently asked questions

Do public officials have the right to participate in professional training and development activities?

Yes, public officials have the right to participate in training and professional development activities according to the law.

Are public officials restricted from accepting bribes?

Yes, public officials are prohibited from accepting bribes and abusing their positions for personal gain.

What is the duration of an establishment contract?

The duration of an establishment contract is determined by the competent authority but shall not exceed five years as provided for in Article 21 of the Law on Public Officials.

On what criteria are public officials appointed?

The appointment of public officials is based on job performance evaluation results and has a term limit, as provided for in Article 24 of the Law on Public Officials.

Can public officials work under labor contracts or establishment contracts?

Public officials can work under labor contracts or establishment contracts, depending on the regulations of state agencies.

Full text

ORDER

Regarding the promulgation of the Law

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CHAIRMAN

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM

Pursuant to Article 103 and Article 106 of the Constitution of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in 1992, amended and supplemented by Resolution No. 51/2001/QH10 dated December 25, 2001 of the Tenth Session of the Xth National Assembly;

Pursuant to Article 91 of the Law on the Organization of the National Assembly;

On the basis of Article 57 of the Law on Enacting Regulatory Legal Documents;

NOW PROMULGATE

Law on Civil Servants

Passed by the National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, the Twelfth National Assembly, the Eighth Session, on November 15, 2010./.

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