Decision No. 22/2004/QD-BNN on the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Plant Quarantine Sub-Department Region II

DECISION OF THE MINISTER

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Regulations on functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure

of the Plant Quarantine Sub-Department Region II

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THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Pursuant to the Plant Protection and Quarantine Law 2001;

Pursuant to Decree No. 86/2003/NĐ-CP dated July 18, 2003 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development;

Pursuant to Decision No. 88/2003/QĐ-BNN dated September 4, 2003 of the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Plant Protection Department;

Considering the proposal of the Director of the Plant Protection Department and the Head of the Cadre and Civil Servant Affairs Department,

DECISION:

Article 1. Position and Functions

The Plant Quarantine Sub-Department Region II is a unit under the Plant Protection Department, with the function of state management over plant quarantine, having legal personality, its own seal, operating funds, and the right to open accounts as prescribed by law. The scope of operation of the Plant Quarantine Sub-Department Region II includes Ho Chi Minh City, the provinces of Ninh Thuan, Binh Thuan, Lam Dong, Binh Duong, Binh Phuoc, Tay Ninh, Dong Nai, Long An, Tien Giang, Ben Tre, Dong Thap, and Ba Ria-Vung Tau. The headquarters of the Plant Quarantine Sub-Department Region II is located at 28 Mac Dinh Chi Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.

Article 2. Tasks and Powers

1. Implement plant quarantine for objects subject to export, import, temporary import for re-export, temporary export for re-import, transit, and handle objects subject to plant quarantine according to the provisions of laws and international conventions on plant quarantine that Vietnam has signed and joined;

2. Issue certificates of plant quarantine; certificates of fumigation and disinfection practice according to the provisions of law;

3. Collect fees and charges related to plant quarantine work according to the provisions of law;

4. Manage and implement disinfection according to the provisions of law;

5. Train and enhance professional knowledge and skills in plant quarantine and disinfection for plant protection sub-departments in the regions under its responsibility;

6. Guide, inspect, and urge the implementation of domestic plant quarantine work in the regions under its responsibility;

7. Conduct specialized inspections according to the assigned level and resolve complaints and denunciations regarding plant quarantine within its authority;

8. Participate in building standards, procedures, and experimental surveys on plant quarantine;

9. Participate in international cooperation programs on plant quarantine;

10. Manage civil servants, finance, assets, and other resources assigned;

11. Perform other tasks assigned by the Director of the Plant Protection Department.

Article 3. Organizational Structure

1. Leadership of the Sub-Department The leadership of the Plant Quarantine Sub-Department Region II consists of the Sub-Department Director and Deputy Sub-Department Directors appointed by the Director of the Plant Protection Department according to regulations. The Sub-Department Director manages the activities of the Sub-Department, is responsible before the Director of the Plant Protection Department and the law for the activities of the Sub-Department and assigned tasks. Deputy Sub-Department Directors assist the Sub-Department Director and are responsible before the Sub-Department Director and the law for the execution of assigned tasks. The number of Deputy Sub-Department Directors shall not exceed two persons.

2. Management structure of the Sub-Department

2.1 Supporting Departments:

a) Administrative General Department;

b) Technical Department;

c) Export and Import Plant Quarantine Department.

2.2 Directly Subordinate Quarantine Stations: These stations have their own seals to perform quarantine tasks according to the provisions of law. The Director of the Plant Protection Department will stipulate the operational rules of the units.

Article 4. Effectiveness

This Decision takes effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette of the Government. This Decision replaces Decision No. 79/NN-TCCB/QĐ dated February 8, 1994 of the Minister of Agriculture and Food Industry (now the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development) on the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Plant Quarantine Sub-Department Region II. Previous regulations contrary to this Decision are abolished.

Article 5. Responsibility for Implementation

The Heads of the Ministry's Office, the Head of the Cadre and Civil Servant Affairs Department, the Director of the Plant Protection Department, the Heads of relevant agencies and units under the Ministry, and the Director of the Plant Quarantine Sub-Department Region II are responsible for implementing this Decision.