Decision No. 28/2004/QD-BNN stipulates the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Plant Quarantine Sub-Office Region VIII.

DECISION OF THE MINISTER

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Regulations on functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure

the Plant Quarantine Region VIII Branch

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:

The Plant Quarantine Region VIII Branch is a unit under the Plant Protection Department, having state management functions for plant quarantine, possessing legal personality, having its own seal, operating funds, and being allowed to open accounts in accordance with the provisions of the law.

The scope of operation of the Branch includes the provinces of Lao Cai, Ha Giang, Tuyen Quang, Yen Bai, and Lai Chau.

The headquarters of the Plant Quarantine Region VIII Branch is located in Lao Cai City.

Article 2. Tasks and Powers

1. To carry out 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 conventions 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. To 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 VIII Branch consists of the Branch Director and Deputy Branch Directors appointed by the Director of the Plant Protection Department in accordance with regulations.

The Branch Director manages the activities of the Branch, is responsible to the Director of the Plant Protection Department and the law for the activities of the Branch and the assigned tasks. Deputy Branch Directors assist the Branch Director and are responsible to the Branch Director and the law for the implementation of their assigned tasks. The number of Deputy Branch 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 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 from the date of publication in the Official Gazette of the Government. This Decision replaces Decision No. 77/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 VIII Branch. Previous provisions contrary to this Decision are abolished.

Article 5. Responsibility for Implementation

The Heads of the Office of the Ministry, 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 VIII Branch are responsible for implementing this Decision.