Decision No. 27/2004/QĐ-BNN stipulates the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Plant Quarantine Sub-Office Region VII.

Pursuant to …;

Regulations on functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure

of the Plant Quarantine Region VII Inspection Office

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 VII Inspection Office is a unit under the Plant Protection Department, having state management functions over plant quarantine, possessing legal personality, its own seal, operational funds, and bank accounts as prescribed by law.

The scope of operation of the Plant Quarantine Region VII Inspection Office includes the provinces of Lang Son, Cao Bang, Bac Kan, and Thai Nguyen.

The headquarters of the Plant Quarantine Region VII Inspection Office is located at 98B Ngo Quyen Street, Dong Kinh Ward, Lang Son City.

Article 2. Tasks and Powers

1. Conduct plant quarantine on objects subject to plant quarantine for export, import, temporary import for re-export, temporary export for re-import, transit, and handle such objects according to the provisions of laws 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 Sub-Department

The leadership of the Plant Quarantine Region VII Inspection Office consists of the Chief Inspector and Deputy Chief Inspectors appointed by the Director of the Plant Protection Department in accordance with regulations.

The Chief Inspector directs 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 Chief Inspectors assist the Chief Inspector and are responsible before the Chief Inspector and the law for the implementation of their assigned tasks. The number of Deputy Chief Inspectors shall not exceed two.

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 Subordinate Plant 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 shall prescribe the operating regulations of 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. 75/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 VII Inspection Office. Any previous regulations contrary to this Decision are hereby 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 Chief Inspector of the Plant Quarantine Region VII Inspection Office are responsible for implementing this Decision./.