Decree-Law No. 236/SLM Regarding the Recognition of the Chief Commander of the National Army as a Minister

Decree-Law No. 236/SLM in 1947 stipulates that the Chief Commander of the National Army shall be recognized as a minister within the scope of authority and title, and simultaneously added to the Council of Ministers.

Document No.236/SLM
Document typeDecree
Issuing authorityCentral Account
Signed byHồ Chí Minh — Chủ tịch Chính phủ
Updated20/06/2026
FieldUncategorized
Issued date05/08/1947
Effective date08/05/1947
Expiry date01/01/1960
StatusExpired
✦ Smart summary

Decree-Law No. 236/SLM in 1947 stipulates that the Chief Commander of the National Army shall be recognized as a minister within the scope of authority and title, and simultaneously added to the Council of Ministers.

Scope of application

The Chief Commander of the National Army

Key points

  • The Chief Commander of the National Army is recognized as having the same status as a Minister in terms of authority and title (Article 1).
  • The Chief Commander of the National Army shall be included in the Council of Ministers consisting of the Ministers of Interior, Defense, Finance, Economy, and Justice (Article 2).
  • The Ministers and the Chief Commander must implement this decree-law (Article 3).
  • The Council of Ministers was established by a decision of the Government Council on July 5, 1947, now including the Chief Commander of the National Army.
  • This decree-law takes effect from the date of issuance.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • The Chief Commander of the National Army is granted authority and title equivalent to that of a Minister, enhancing his role in state management.
  • Adding the Chief Commander to the Council of Ministers improves the effectiveness of national defense policy implementation.
  • Relevant agencies must comply with the provisions of this decree-law.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What position is the Chief Commander of the National Army considered equivalent to?

The Chief Commander of the National Army is recognized as having the same status as a Minister in terms of authority and title.

Who comprises the Council of Ministers?

The Council of Ministers consists of the Ministers of Interior, Defense, Finance, Economy, Justice, and the Chief Commander of the National Army.

Full text

DECREE-LAW

OF THE CHAIRMAN OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM

NUMBER 236 AUGUST 5, 1947

Pursuant to Decree-Law No. 47 dated May 1, 1947 organizing the General Command;

Pursuant to the decision of the Council of Ministers on the authority of the Commander-in-Chief of the National Self-Defense Militia of Vietnam,

After the Permanent Committee of the National Assembly has agreed,

ISSUES THE FOLLOWING DECREE-LAW:

Article 1

The Commander-in-Chief of the National Army shall be considered equivalent to a Minister in terms of authority and status.

Article 2

The Council of Ministers, established by the decision of the Council of Ministers dated July 5, 1947, consisting of the Ministers of Interior, Defense, Finance, Economy, Justice, shall now include the Commander-in-Chief of the National Army.

Article 3

The Ministers of Interior, Defense, Finance, Economy, Justice and the Commander-in-Chief of the National Army shall implement this Decree-Law.

 

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