Decision No. 168/2002/QĐ-TTg Regarding the establishment of the Department of Planning and Architecture of Ho Chi Minh City

Decision No. 168/2002/QĐ-TTg of the Government Chairman establishes the Department of Planning and Architecture of Ho Chi Minh City from the reorganized Office of Chief Architect. The Chairman of the People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City shall define the functions, tasks, and organizational structure of the new department.

Document No.168/2002/QĐ-TTg
Document typeDecision
Issuing authorityCentral Account
Signed byPhan Văn Khải — Thủ tướng
Updated30/06/2026
FieldUncategorized
Issued date27/11/2002
Effective date11/12/2002
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Decision No. 168/2002/QĐ-TTg of the Government Chairman establishes the Department of Planning and Architecture of Ho Chi Minh City from the reorganized Office of Chief Architect. The Chairman of the People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City shall define the functions, tasks, and organizational structure of the new department.

Key points

  • The Government, through the Chairman of the People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City, establishes the Department of Planning and Architecture from the Office of Chief Architect.
  • The Chairman of the People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City shall define the functions, tasks, and organizational structure of the new department.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Strengthening planning and architectural management in Ho Chi Minh City.
  • Negative impact: Time needed for adjustment and restructuring of the new organization may cause initial difficulties.

❓ Frequently asked questions

Where will the Department of Planning and Architecture be established from?

The Department of Planning and Architecture will be established from the reorganized Office of Chief Architect of Ho Chi Minh City.

What will the Chairman of the People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City define regarding the new department?

The Chairman of the People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City will define the functions, tasks, and organizational structure of the Department of Planning and Architecture.

When does this decision take effect?

This decision takes effect fifteen days after the date of signing.

Who is responsible for implementing this decision?

The Chairman of the People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City, the Minister of Construction, and the Minister of Home Affairs are responsible for implementing this decision.

How long is the timeframe for reorganizing the Office of Chief Architect into the new department?

The specific timeframe for reorganization is not mentioned in the document, only stating that the decision becomes effective fifteen days after its signing date.

Full text

PRIME MINISTER

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

Number: 168/2002/QĐ-TTg
Hanoi, November 27, 2002

Pursuant to …;

Regarding the establishment of the Department of Planning and Architecture of Ho Chi Minh City

PRIME MINISTER

Pursuant to the Law on Organization of the Government dated December 25, 2001;

Pursuant to the Law on the Organization of People's Councils and People's Committees dated June 21, 1994, and the Ordinance on specific tasks and powers of People's Councils and People's Committees at each level dated June 25, 1996;

Pursuant to the Government Decree No. 93/2001/NĐ-CP dated December 12, 2001 on decentralizing management of certain areas to Ho Chi Minh City;

Considering the proposal of the Chairman of the People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City, the Minister of Construction, and the Minister of Home Affairs,

DECISION:

Article 1. Establish the Department of Planning and Architecture under the People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City based on restructuring the Office of the Chief Architect of Ho Chi Minh City.

Article 2. The Chairman of the People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City shall specify the functions, tasks, and organizational structure of the Department of Planning and Architecture of Ho Chi Minh City.

Article 3. THIS DECISION SHALL TAKE EFFECT 15 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SIGNATURE.

The Chairman of the People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City, the Minister of Construction, and the Minister of Home Affairs are responsible for implementing this Decision./.

PRIME MINISTER
(Signed)
Phan Van Khai
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