Decree No. 174-CP stipulates the composition of members of People's Committees at all levels, including the number of Chairpersons, Deputy Chairpersons, and Committee members. The members are assigned to oversee specific areas such as economy, culture-society, security-defense, inspection... uniformly applied throughout the country.
Scope of application
People's Committees at all levels: Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, provinces, Haiphong city, districts, urban districts, towns under provinces, communes, wards.
Key points
- The Chairperson of the People's Committee of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh Cities is assigned to oversee general affairs and internal politics; Deputy Chairpersons are responsible for economy, culture-society, construction, public security... with a total of 1 Chairperson, 4 Deputy Chairpersons, and 8 Committee members.
- The Chairperson of the People's Committee of provinces and Haiphong city is assigned to oversee general affairs and internal politics; Deputy Chairpersons are responsible for economy, culture-society, agricultural production... with a total of 1 Chairperson, 3 Deputy Chairpersons, and 5 Committee members. Provinces with a population of 1.5 million or more may arrange additional members.
- The Chairperson of the People's Committee of districts is assigned to oversee general affairs and internal politics; Deputy Chairpersons are responsible for economy, culture-society... with a total of 1 Chairperson, 2 Deputy Chairpersons, and 6 Committee members. Districts with less than 100,000 inhabitants may arrange 7 members.
- The Chairperson of the People's Committee of urban districts, towns under provinces is assigned to oversee general affairs and internal politics; Deputy Chairpersons are responsible for economy, culture-society... with a total of 1 Chairperson, 2 Deputy Chairpersons, and 6 Committee members. Up to 3 Deputy Chairpersons may be arranged if necessary.
- The Chairperson of the People's Committee of communes and towns is assigned to oversee general affairs and economy; Deputy Chairpersons are responsible for internal politics, culture-society... with a total of 1 Chairperson, 1 Deputy Chairperson, and 5 Committee members. Communes with fewer than 3,000 inhabitants and less complex terrain may arrange 5 members.
🌐 Social impact of this document
- Positive impact: Clearly defining the composition of members enhances the effectiveness of state management and clearly delineates areas of responsibility.
- Negative impact: It may impose a burden on personnel and costs for localities if they have to arrange many Deputy Chairpersons and Committee members.
❓ Frequently asked questions
How many members are there in People's Committees at all levels?
Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh Cities have 1 Chairperson, 4 Deputy Chairpersons, and 8 Committee members; provinces and Haiphong city have 1 Chairperson, 3 Deputy Chairpersons, and 5 Committee members...
What areas are the Chairpersons of People's Committees at all levels responsible for?
The Chairperson of the People's Committee of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh Cities is responsible for general affairs and internal politics; provinces and Haiphong city are responsible for general affairs and internal politics...
Can additional Deputy Chairpersons be arranged in People's Committees at all levels?
Additional Deputy Chairpersons cannot be arranged in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh Cities; provinces with a population of 1.5 million or more may arrange additional members in areas such as inspection...
How many Committee members are there in People's Committees at all levels?
Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh Cities have 8 Committee members; provinces and Haiphong city have 5 Committee members...
What areas are the Chairpersons of People's Committees of communes and towns responsible for?
The Chairperson of the People's Committee of communes and towns is responsible for general affairs, economy, and land; Deputy Chairpersons are responsible for internal politics, Chief of Public Security...
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DECREE
OF THE GOVERNMENT DECREE NO. 174-CP OF SEPTEMBER 29, 1994 ON THE STRUCTURE OF MEMBERS OF THE PEOPLE'S COMMITTEE AND THE NUMBER OF DEPUTY CHAIRMEN AT ALL LEVELS
REGARDING THE STRUCTURE OF MEMBERS OF THE PEOPLE'S COMMITTEE AND THE NUMBER OF DEPUTY CHAIRMEN AT ALL LEVELS
THE GOVERNMENT
Pursuant to the Government Organization Law dated September 30, 1992;
BASED ON ARTICLE 47 OF THE LAW ON THE ORGANIZATION OF THE PEOPLE'S COUNCILS AND THE PEOPLE'S COMMITTEES (AMENDED) APPROVED BY THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY ON JUNE 21, 1994;
UPON THE PROPOSAL OF THE MINISTER IN CHARGE OF THE ORGANIZATION AND STAFF AFFAIRS;
DECREE:
Article 1.- NOW, WE ISSUE THE FOLLOWING REGULATIONS ON THE STRUCTURE OF MEMBERS OF THE PEOPLE'S COMMITTEE AND THE NUMBER OF DEPUTY CHAIRMEN:
A. THE PEOPLE'S COMMITTEE OF HANOI CITY AND HO CHI MINH CITY SHALL INCLUDE 1 CHAIRMAN, 4 DEPUTY CHAIRMEN, AND 8 MEMBERS. THE MEMBERS SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS OF WORK:
1. THE CHAIRMAN OF THE PEOPLE'S COMMITTEE SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR OVERALL MANAGEMENT; INTERNAL SECURITY; URBAN PLANNING; AND URBAN DESIGN (WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF THE HEAD ARCHITECT IN CHARGE OF URBAN PLANNING AND DESIGN).
2. ONE DEPUTY CHAIRMAN SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ECONOMY, FINANCE, TRADE, FOREIGN ECONOMIC RELATIONS, AND INVESTMENT COOPERATION.
3. ONE DEPUTY CHAIRMAN SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SUBURBAN ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL AFFAIRS.
4. ONE DEPUTY CHAIRMAN SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR CULTURAL AND SOCIAL AFFAIRS, HEALTH, EDUCATION, SPORTS, AND OTHER SOCIAL AREAS.
5. ONE DEPUTY CHAIRMAN SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSTRUCTION, INDUSTRY; TRANSPORTATION, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, URBAN ENGINEERING, AND REAL ESTATE.
6. ONE MEMBER SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PUBLIC SECURITY.
7. ONE MEMBER SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR MILITARY AFFAIRS.
8. ONE MEMBER SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ORGANIZATION.
9. ONE MEMBER SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR INSPECTION.
10. ONE MEMBER SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PLANNING.
11. ONE MEMBER SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR FINANCE.
12. ONE MEMBER SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR LABOR, VETERANS, AND SOCIAL AFFAIRS.
13. ONE MEMBER SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE OFFICE.
B. THE PEOPLE'S COMMITTEE OF PROVINCES AND HAI PHONG CITY SHALL INCLUDE 1 CHAIRMAN, 3 DEPUTY CHAIRMEN, AND 5 MEMBERS. THE MEMBERS SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS OF WORK:
1. THE CHAIRMAN SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR OVERALL MANAGEMENT, INTERNAL SECURITY, URBAN AND RURAL PLANNING.
2. ONE DEPUTY CHAIRMAN SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ECONOMY, FINANCE, TRADE, AND FOREIGN ECONOMIC RELATIONS.
3. ONE DEPUTY CHAIRMAN SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR CULTURAL AND SOCIAL AFFAIRS, HEALTH, EDUCATION, SPORTS, AND OTHER SOCIAL AREAS.
4. ONE DEPUTY CHAIRMAN SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, FORESTRY, INDUSTRY, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT.
5. ONE MEMBER SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PUBLIC SECURITY.
6. ONE MEMBER SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR MILITARY AFFAIRS.
7. ONE MEMBER SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ORGANIZATION.
8. ONE MEMBER SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR FINANCE OR PLANNING.
9. ONE MEMBER SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE OFFICE.
PROVINCES WITH A POPULATION OF 1.5 MILLION OR MORE MAY ADD MEMBERS TO AREAS SUCH AS INSPECTION, LABOR, VETERANS, AND SOCIAL AFFAIRS, BUT THE TOTAL NUMBER OF MEMBERS OF THE PEOPLE'S COMMITTEE SHALL NOT EXCEED 11.
C. THE PEOPLE'S COMMITTEE OF DISTRICTS SHALL INCLUDE 1 CHAIRMAN, 2 DEPUTY CHAIRMEN, AND 6 MEMBERS. THE MEMBERS SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS OF WORK:
1. THE CHAIRMAN SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR OVERALL MANAGEMENT AND INTERNAL SECURITY.
2. ONE DEPUTY CHAIRMAN SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ECONOMY, PLANNING, FINANCE, AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, INDUSTRY, AND RURAL URBAN PLANNING.
3. ONE DEPUTY CHAIRMAN SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR CULTURAL AND SOCIAL AFFAIRS.
4. ONE MEMBER SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PUBLIC SECURITY.
5. ONE MEMBER SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR MILITARY AFFAIRS.
6. ONE MEMBER SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ORGANIZATION.
7. ONE MEMBER SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR INSPECTION.
8. ONE MEMBER SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR LAND.
9. ONE MEMBER SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE OFFICE.
DISTRICTS WITH A POPULATION UNDER 100,000 MAY HAVE 7 MEMBERS OF THE PEOPLE'S COMMITTEE. THE ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR EACH AREA OF WORK SHALL BE BASED ON THE ABOVE MENTIONED AREAS OF WORK TO FIT THE TOTAL OF 7 MEMBERS OF THE PEOPLE'S COMMITTEE.
D. THE PEOPLE'S COMMITTEE OF TOWNS, DISTRICTS, AND PROVINCE-CITY SHALL INCLUDE 1 CHAIRMAN, 2 DEPUTY CHAIRMEN, AND 6 MEMBERS AND SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FOLLOWING:
1. THE CHAIRMAN SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR OVERALL MANAGEMENT, INTERNAL SECURITY, AND URBAN PLANNING.
2. ONE DEPUTY CHAIRMAN SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ECONOMY.
3. ONE DEPUTY CHAIRMAN SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR CULTURAL AND SOCIAL AFFAIRS.
4. ONE MEMBER SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PUBLIC SECURITY.
5. ONE MEMBER SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR MILITARY AFFAIRS.
6. ONE MEMBER SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ORGANIZATION.
7. ONE MEMBER SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR INSPECTION.
8. ONE MEMBER SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR FINANCE.
9. ONE MEMBER SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE OFFICE.
TOWNS, DISTRICTS, AND PROVINCE-CITIES WITH A POPULATION UNDER 100,000 MAY HAVE 7 MEMBERS OF THE PEOPLE'S COMMITTEE. THE ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR EACH AREA OF WORK SHALL BE BASED ON THE ABOVE MENTIONED AREAS OF WORK TO FIT THE TOTAL OF 7 MEMBERS OF THE PEOPLE'S COMMITTEE.
IN TOWNS, DISTRICTS, AND PROVINCE-CITIES WITH A POPULATION UNDER 100,000, IF THERE IS A REAL NEED, 3 DEPUTY CHAIRMEN OF THE PEOPLE'S COMMITTEE MAY BE APPOINTED TO MANAGE THREE AREAS OF ECONOMY; CULTURAL AND SOCIAL AFFAIRS; AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT. THE APPOINTMENT OF THESE 3 DEPUTY CHAIRMEN SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE PRIME MINISTER FOR DECISION BY THE CHAIRMAN OF THE PEOPLE'S COMMITTEE OF THE PROVINCE OR THE DIRECTLY-GOVERNED CITY.
E. THE PEOPLE'S COMMITTEE OF COMMUNES AND TOWNS SHALL INCLUDE 1 CHAIRMAN, 1 DEPUTY CHAIRMAN, AND 5 MEMBERS. THE MEMBERS SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS:
1. THE CHAIRMAN SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR OVERALL MANAGEMENT, ECONOMY, AND LAND.
2. ONE DEPUTY CHAIRMAN SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR INTERNAL SECURITY AND HEAD OF PUBLIC SECURITY.
3. ONE MEMBER SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR MILITARY AFFAIRS.
4. ONE MEMBER SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR FINANCE.
5. ONE MEMBER SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR CULTURAL AND SOCIAL AFFAIRS AND INFORMATION.
6. ONE MEMBER SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR TRANSPORTATION AND WATER RESOURCES.
7. ONE MEMBER SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE OFFICE.
IN COMMUNES WITH A POPULATION UNDER 3,000 AND SIMPLE GEOGRAPHICAL CONDITIONS, 5 MEMBERS OF THE PEOPLE'S COMMITTEE MAY BE APPOINTED. THE ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR EACH AREA OF WORK SHALL BE BASED ON THE ABOVE MENTIONED AREAS OF WORK AND THE ACTUAL SITUATION OF THE LOCALITY.
G. THE PEOPLE'S COMMITTEE OF WARD SHALL INCLUDE 1 CHAIRMAN, 1 DEPUTY CHAIRMAN, AND 5 MEMBERS, AND SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FOLLOWING:
1. THE CHAIRMAN SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR OVERALL MANAGEMENT, INTERNAL SECURITY, PUBLIC ORDER, AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT.
2. ONE DEPUTY CHAIRMAN SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR CULTURAL AND SOCIAL AFFAIRS, HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND SPORTS.
3. ONE MEMBER SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PUBLIC SECURITY.
4. ONE MEMBER SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR MILITARY AFFAIRS.
5. ONE MEMBER SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR FINANCE.
6. ONE MEMBER SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR REAL ESTATE.
7. ONE MEMBER SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR LABOR, VETERANS, AND SOCIAL AFFAIRS.
Article 2.- THE REGULATIONS SET OUT IN POINTS A, B, C, D, E, AND G SHALL BE UNIFORMLY APPLIED ACROSS THE COUNTRY. EFFORTS SHOULD BE MADE TO ENSURE THAT A PROPORTION OF WOMEN AND ETHNIC MINORITY MEMBERS WHO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS ARE APPOINTED TO THE PEOPLE'S COMMITTEE AT ALL LEVELS.
ANY ISSUES ARISING FROM THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS DECREE SHALL BE REPORTED TO THE PRIME MINISTER BY THE CHAIRMAN OF THE PEOPLE'S COMMITTEE OF THE PROVINCE OR THE DIRECTLY-GOVERNED CITY FOR RESOLUTION.
Article 3.- THE MINISTRY'S ORGANIZATION AND STAFF AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT SHALL MONITOR, GUIDE, DIRECT, AND CHECK THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS DECREE AND REPORT PROMPTLY TO THE PRIME MINISTER ANY ISSUES ARISING DURING ITS IMPLEMENTATION.
Article 4.- THIS DECREE SHALL BE ENFORCED TO ARRANGE THE STRUCTURE OF MEMBERS OF THE PEOPLE'S COMMITTEE FOR THE 1994-1999 TERM. PREVIOUS REGULATIONS CONTRADICTING THIS DECREE SHALL BE ABOLISHED.
The Minister, the Head of the Government Organization and Cadres Board, the Ministers, the Heads of ministerial-level agencies, the Heads of government agencies under the Prime Minister's Office, and the Chairpersons of People's Committees at all levels shall be responsible for implementing this Decree.
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PRIME MINISTER Prime Minister VÕ VĂN KIỆT |
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