Decision No. 23/2004/QĐ-BNN stipulates the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Plant Quarantine District III Office.

DECISION OF THE MINISTER

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Regulations on functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure

of the Plant Quarantine Region III Inspection Office

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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/ND-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/QD-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 Director of the Cadre and Civil Servant Affairs Department,

DECISION:

Article 1. Position and Functions

The Plant Quarantine Region III Inspection Office is a unit under the Plant Protection Department, having the function of state management over plant quarantine, possessing legal personality, having its own seal, operating funds, and being allowed to open accounts in accordance with the law. The scope of operation of the Plant Quarantine Region III Inspection Office includes Da Nang City, Quang Tri Province, Thua Thien Hue Province, Quang Nam Province, and Quang Ngai Province. The headquarters of the Plant Quarantine Region III Inspection Office is located at 146 Hoang Dieu Street, Da Nang City.

Article 2. Tasks and Powers

1. Implement plant quarantine on objects subject to plant quarantine for export, import, temporary import for re-export, temporary export for re-import, transit, and handle objects subject to plant quarantine in accordance with the provisions of the law and international agreements on plant quarantine that Vietnam has signed and joined;

2. Issue certificates of plant quarantine and certificates of fumigation 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 provide professional training on plant quarantine and disinfection for provincial plant protection sub-departments within the region;

6. Guide, inspect, and urge the implementation of domestic plant quarantine work for provinces and cities within the region;

7. Conduct specialized inspections according to the assigned level and resolve complaints and denunciations regarding plant quarantine according to the assigned 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 Plant Quarantine Region III Inspection Office The leadership of the Plant Quarantine Region III Inspection Office consists of the Director and Deputy Directors appointed by the Director of the Plant Protection Department in accordance with regulations. The Director manages the activities of the Inspection Office, is responsible before the Director of the Plant Protection Department and the law for the activities of the Inspection Office and assigned tasks. Deputy Directors assist the Director and are responsible before the Director and the law for the implementation of assigned tasks. The number of Deputy 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. Subordinate Plant Quarantine Stations: These Stations have their own seals to perform plant quarantine tasks in accordance with the law. The Director of the Plant Protection Department stipulates the Rules of Operation for the unit.

Article 4. Effectiveness

This Decision takes effect fifteen days after its publication in the Official Gazette of the Government. This Decision replaces Decision No. 76/NN-TCCB/QĐ dated February 8, 1994 of the Minister of Agriculture and Food Industry (now the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development) regarding the establishment of the Plant Quarantine Region III Inspection Office. Previous regulations contrary to this Decision are abolished.

Article 5. Responsibility for Implementation

The Head of the Ministry's Office, the Director 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 Region III Inspection Office are responsible for implementing this Decision.