Decision No. 18/2005/QĐ-BNV Regarding the Permission to Establish Specialized Geology Associations as Members of the Vietnam Geological Association

This Decision permits the establishment of specialized geology associations as members of the Vietnam Geological Association, according to the attached list. The Associations operate under the Statutes approved by the Minister of Home Affairs and are subject to state management by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.

Document No.18/2005/QĐ-BNV
Document typeDecision
Issuing authorityMinistry of Home Affairs
Signed byĐỗ Quang Trung — Bộ trưởng
Updated29/06/2026
Issued date20/01/2005
Effective date16/02/2005
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

This Decision permits the establishment of specialized geology associations as members of the Vietnam Geological Association, according to the attached list. The Associations operate under the Statutes approved by the Minister of Home Affairs and are subject to state management by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.

Scope of application

Specialized geology associations as members of the Vietnam Geological Association

Key points

  • Specialized geology associations permitted to be established according to the list attached to Decision No. 18/2005/QĐ-BNV.
  • Specialized geology associations named in this Decision are organized and operate under the Statutes of the Association approved by the Minister of Home Affairs and are subject to state management by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.
  • The Associations shall provide for their own operating funds and means.
  • This Decision takes effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.
  • Chairpersons of specialized geology associations, Chairman of the Vietnam Geological Association, Director of the Department of Non-Governmental Organizations, and Head of the Office of the Ministry are responsible for implementing this Decision.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Provides a legal basis for the establishment of specialized geology associations, helping to organize professional activities.
  • Negative impact: There is no specific impact on costs or financial burden on citizens/businesses.

❓ Frequently asked questions

How do specialized geology associations established under this Decision operate?

Specialized geology associations named in this Decision are organized and operate under the Statutes of the Association approved by the Minister of Home Affairs and are subject to state management by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.

When does this Decision take effect?

This Decision takes effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.

How do specialized geology associations provide for their own operating funds and means?

The text does not specify in detail how the Associations provide for their own operating funds and means.

Which state agency manages specialized geology associations?

Specialized geology associations named in this Decision are subject to state management by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.

To which number of specialized geology associations does this Decision apply?

This Decision applies to 14 specialized geology associations listed in the attached list.

Full text

MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS
                    
SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

Number: 18/2005/QĐ-BNV
Hanoi, January 20, 2005

Pursuant to …;

Regarding the establishment of specialized geological associations as members of the Vietnam Geological Association

is a member of the Vietnam Geological Association

___________________

Pursuant to Decree No. 102/SL-L004 dated May 20, 1957 on the right to establish Associations;

Pursuant to the Government's Decree No. 45/2003/NĐ-CP dated May 9, 2003 on the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Home Affairs;

Pursuant to the Government Decree No. 88/2003/NĐ-CP dated July 30, 2003 on organization, operation, and management of Associations;

Considering the proposal of the Vietnam Geological Association, specialized geological associations, the proposal of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, the Central Science and Technology Committee, and the Department of Non-Governmental Organizations;

DECISION:

Article 1. Permission is hereby granted to establish specialized geological associations as members of the Vietnam Geological Association (list attached).

Article 2. Specialized geological associations listed in this Decision shall be organized and operate according to the Charter of the Association approved by the Minister of Home Affairs and shall be subject to state management by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment in their activities.

Specialized geological associations listed in this Decision shall bear their own operating expenses and means.

Article 3. The Standard Measurement Quality Control Department shall be responsible for organizing and guiding the implementation of the Regulations adopted herein.

Article 4. The Chairpersons of the specialized geological associations listed in this Decision, the Chairman of the Vietnam Geological Association, the Director of the Department of Non-Governmental Organizations, and the Director of the Office of the Ministry are responsible for implementing this Decision.

 

THE MINISTER OF THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS
 
(Signed)



Do Quang Trung

LIST

SPECIALIZED GEOLOGICAL ASSOCIATIONS AS MEMBERS OF THE VIETNAM GEOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION PERMITTED TO BE ESTABLISHED BY THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS
(According to the Decision No. 18/2005/QĐ-BNV dated January 20, 2005)

 

1. Vietnam Paleontology-Stratigraphy Association.

2. Vietnam Tectonic Association.

3. Vietnam Quaternary-Geomorphology Association.

4. Vietnam Mineralogy Association.

5. Vietnam Sedimentology Association.

6. Vietnam Geochemistry Association.

7. Vietnam Marine Geology Association.

8. Vietnam Economic Geology Association.

9. Vietnam Gemstone Association.

10. Vietnam Coal Geology Association.

11. Vietnam Hydrogeology Association.

12. Vietnam Engineering and Environmental Geology Association.

13. Vietnam Ore Beneficiation Association.

14. Vietnam Drilling and Mining Technology Association.

(Total of 14 Associations).



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