Law on the Organization of the National Assembly No. 30/2001/QH10

LAW

ORGANIZATION OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

CPursuant to the Constitution of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in 1992, as amended and supplemented by Resolution No. 51/2001/QH10 dated December 25, 2001 of the Tenth National Assembly, tenth session;

This Law stipulates on the organization and operation of the National Assembly, the Standing Committee of the National Assembly, the National Ethnic Council, and the Committees of the National Assembly; the tasks and powers of National Assembly deputies.

PART I
GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article 1

The National Assembly is the highest representative body of the people and the highest state power organ of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

The National Assembly is the sole organ with the authority to enact and amend the Constitution and laws.

The National Assembly decides on fundamental policies regarding domestic and foreign affairs, economic and social development tasks, national defense and security, major principles on the organization and operation of the state apparatus, social relations, and citizen activities.

The National Assembly exercises the highest supervisory power over all activities of the State.

Article 2

The National Assembly has the following tasks and powers:

1. Enact and amend the Constitution; enact and amend laws; decide on the legislative program and ordinances;

2. Exercise the highest supervisory power over the implementation of the Constitution, laws, and resolutions of the National Assembly; examine reports on the activities of the State President, the Standing Committee of the National Assembly, the Government, the Supreme People's Court, and the Supreme People's Procuracy;

3. Decide on the national socio-economic development plan;

4. Decide on national financial and monetary policy; approve the state budget and allocate the central budget; approve the final accounts of the state budget; establish, amend, or abolish taxes;

5. Decide on national ethnic and religious policies;

6. Establish the organization and operation of the National Assembly, the State President, the Government, the People's Courts, the People's Procuracies, and local administrations;

7. Elect, appoint, and remove the State President, Vice Presidents, Chairperson, Vice Chairpersons, and members of the Standing Committee of the National Assembly, the Prime Minister, the Chief Justice of the Supreme People's Court, the Chief Prosecutor of the Supreme People's Procuracy; approve the Prime Minister's nominations for Deputy Prime Ministers, Ministers, and other members of the Government; approve the State President's list of members of the National Defense and Security Council; vote confidence in persons elected or approved by the National Assembly;

8. Decide on the establishment and abolition of ministries and agencies at ministerial level under the Government; establish new, merge, divide, or adjust provincial and centrally-administered city boundaries; establish or dissolve special administrative-economic zones;

9. Abolish documents issued by the State President, the Standing Committee of the National Assembly, the Government, the Prime Minister, the Supreme People's Court, and the Supreme People's Procuracy that contravene the Constitution, laws, and resolutions of the National Assembly;

10. Decide on general amnesty;

11. Establish ranks and grades in the people's armed forces, diplomatic ranks, and other state ranks; establish orders, medals, and state honorary titles;

12. Decide on fundamental policies regarding foreign affairs; approve or rescind international treaties directly signed by the State President; approve or rescind other international treaties already signed or acceded to upon the proposal of the State President;

13. Decide on referendum issues;

14. Decide on matters of war and peace; establish emergency situations and other special measures to ensure national defense and security;

Article 3

Each term of the National Assembly lasts five years, from the first session of that term to the first session of the next term.

In exceptional circumstances, if at least two-thirds of the total number of National Assembly deputies vote in favor, the National Assembly may decide to shorten or extend its term.

Article 4

The National Assembly operates and functions according to the principle of democratic centralism; works in plenary sessions and decides by majority.

The effectiveness of the National Assembly's operations is ensured by the effectiveness of its sessions, the activities of the Standing Committee of the National Assembly, the National Ethnic Council, the Committees of the National Assembly, Delegations of National Assembly Deputies, and individual National Assembly deputies.

Article 5

When performing their tasks and exercising their powers, the National Assembly, the Standing Committee of the National Assembly, the National Ethnic Council, the Committees of the National Assembly, and National Assembly deputies rely on the participation of the Vietnam Fatherland Front and its member organizations, other social organizations, and citizens.

State organs, social organizations, economic organizations, and people's armed units, within their respective functions and tasks, have the responsibility to create conditions for the National Ethnic Council, the Committees of the National Assembly, and National Assembly deputies to perform their duties.

Chapter II
THE STANDING COMMITTEE OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY AND THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

Article 6

1. The Standing Committee of the National Assembly is the permanent organ of the National Assembly.

2. The Standing Committee of the National Assembly consists of the Chairperson of the National Assembly, the Vice Chairpersons of the National Assembly, and the Members, with the Chairperson of the National Assembly serving as the Chairman, and the Vice Chairpersons serving as Vice Chairmen.

The number of Vice Chairpersons of the National Assembly and the number of Members of the Standing Committee of the National Assembly are decided by the National Assembly.

3. Members of the Standing Committee of the National Assembly cannot concurrently be members of the Government and must work on a full-time basis.

4. The Standing Committee of the National Assembly of each term performs its tasks and exercises its powers until a new Standing Committee of the National Assembly is elected by the new National Assembly.

, Clause 1, Clause 2 Article 7a of this Regulation.

The Standing Committee of the National Assembly has the following tasks and powers:

1. Announce and preside over the election of National Assembly deputies;

2. Organize the preparation, convening, and presiding over the sessions of the National Assembly;

3. Interpret the Constitution, laws, and ordinances;

4. Issue ordinances on matters delegated by the National Assembly;

5. Supervise the enforcement of the Constitution, laws, and resolutions of the National Assembly, ordinances, and resolutions of the Standing Committee of the National Assembly; supervise the activities of the Government, the Supreme People's Court, and the Supreme People's Procuracy; suspend the enforcement of documents issued by the Government, the Prime Minister, the Supreme People's Court, and the Supreme People's Procuracy that contravene the Constitution, laws, and resolutions of the National Assembly, and submit to the National Assembly for decisions to revoke such documents; revoke documents issued by the Government, the Prime Minister, the Supreme People's Court, and the Supreme People's Procuracy that contravene ordinances and resolutions of the Standing Committee of the National Assembly;

6. Supervise and guide the activities of the People's Council; revoke resolutions that are incorrect of the provincial People's Councils and municipal People's Councils under the central government; dissolve provincial People's Councils and municipal People's Councils under the central government if such councils cause serious damage to the interests of the people.

7. Direct, coordinate, and harmonize the activities of the National Ethnic Council and the Committees of the National Assembly; guide and ensure conditions for the activities of National Assembly deputies.

8. In cases where the National Assembly cannot convene, decide on declaring a state of war when the country is invaded and report to the National Assembly for consideration and decision at its next session.

9. Decide on general mobilization or partial mobilization; declare a state of emergency nationwide or in specific localities.

10. Implement external relations of the National Assembly.

11. Organize referendums according to the decisions of the National Assembly.

Article 8

In preparing, convening, and chairing sessions of the National Assembly, the Standing Committee of the National Assembly has the following tasks and powers:

1. Propose the agenda for the session based on the resolutions of the National Assembly, the President of the State, the Prime Minister, the Chief Justice of the Supreme People's Court, the Procurator General of the Supreme People's Procuracy, the National Ethnic Council, the Committees of the National Assembly, and National Assembly deputies.

2. Direct, coordinate, and harmonize the activities of relevant agencies in preparing the content of the session; review the preparation of draft laws, reports, and other projects to be submitted to the National Assembly.

3. Organize and ensure the implementation of the agenda of the National Assembly session.

4. Review the petitions of voters and request relevant agencies to study and resolve them to report to the National Assembly.

5. Direct the incorporation of opinions from National Assembly deputies and the public to amend draft laws, draft resolutions, and other projects to be submitted to the National Assembly.

6. Decide on other issues related to the National Assembly session.

Article 9

In drafting laws and ordinances, the Standing Committee of the National Assembly has the following tasks and powers:

1. Draft the program for law and ordinance drafting and submit it to the National Assembly for decision; direct the implementation of the law and ordinance drafting program.

2. Establish a drafting board, assign agencies to review draft laws and ordinances according to the provisions of the law.

3. Provide comments on draft laws.

Article 10

The Standing Committee of the National Assembly promulgates ordinances based on the law and ordinance drafting program approved by the National Assembly.

Agencies, organizations, and individuals who have the right to submit draft laws to the National Assembly also have the right to submit draft ordinances to the Standing Committee of the National Assembly.

Draft ordinances must be reviewed by the National Ethnic Council or relevant Committees of the National Assembly before being submitted to the Standing Committee of the National Assembly. When deemed necessary, the Standing Committee of the National Assembly may decide to send draft ordinances to National Assembly deputies for their opinions before passing.

Article 11

The Standing Committee of the National Assembly supervises the activities of the Government, the Supreme People's Court, and the Supreme People's Procuracy in implementing the Constitution, laws, resolutions of the National Assembly, ordinances, and resolutions of the Standing Committee of the National Assembly.

The Standing Committee of the National Assembly decides and organizes the implementation of quarterly and annual supervision programs; may entrust the National Ethnic Council and relevant Committees of the National Assembly to carry out some tasks within the Standing Committee's supervision program; examine and discuss reports and recommendations in supervision activities; require individuals, organizations, and relevant state agencies to implement recommendations deemed necessary by the Standing Committee of the National Assembly.

Article 12

The Standing Committee of the National Assembly submits to the National Assembly for a vote of confidence in persons holding positions elected or approved by the National Assembly.

The Standing Committee of the National Assembly examines and submits to the National Assembly for a vote of confidence in persons holding positions elected or approved by the National Assembly when there is a recommendation from at least twenty percent of the total number of National Assembly deputies or a recommendation from the National Ethnic Council, Committees of the National Assembly.

Article 13

The Standing Committee of the National Assembly decides to revoke or upon the proposal of the Prime Minister, the National Ethnic Council, Committees of the National Assembly, or National Assembly deputies, decides to revoke resolutions that are incorrect of the provincial People's Councils and municipal People's Councils under the central government; dissolve provincial People's Councils and municipal People's Councils under the central government if such councils cause serious damage to the interests of the people.

Article 14

The Standing Committee of the National Assembly decides to annul or upon the proposal of the National Ethnic Council, Committees of the National Assembly, or National Assembly deputies, decides to annul documents of the Government, the Prime Minister, the Supreme People's Court, and the Supreme People's Procuracy that contravene ordinances and resolutions of the Standing Committee of the National Assembly; suspend the enforcement of documents of the Government, the Prime Minister, the Supreme People's Court, and the Supreme People's Procuracy that contravene the Constitution, laws, and resolutions of the National Assembly, and submit to the National Assembly for a decision to annul at its next session.

Article 15

In cases where the National Assembly cannot convene, upon the proposal of the National Defense and Security Council, the Standing Committee of the National Assembly decides on declaring a state of war when the country is invaded and report to the National Assembly for consideration and decision at its next session; decide on general mobilization or partial mobilization, declare a state of emergency nationwide or in specific localities.

Article 16

During the period between two sessions of the National Assembly, the Standing Committee of the National Assembly reviews the responses of the Prime Minister and other members of the Government, the Chief Justice of the Supreme People's Court, and the Procurator General of the Supreme People's Procuracy to questions and implements recommendations of the National Ethnic Council, Committees of the National Assembly, and National Assembly deputies.

Article 17

In special circumstances, the Standing Committee of the National Assembly decides to submit to the National Assembly or upon the recommendation of at least one-third of the total number of National Assembly deputies, submit to the National Assembly for a decision to shorten or extend the term of the National Assembly.

Article 18

The Standing Committee of the National Assembly meets at least once a month.

Documents of the session must be sent to Standing Committee members at least seven days before the meeting date.

Article 19

The Standing Committee of the National Assembly operates in a conference system and decides by majority rule. A session of the Standing Committee of the National Assembly must have at least two-thirds of the total number of Standing Committee members present. Ordinances and resolutions of the Standing Committee of the National Assembly must be approved by more than half of the total number of Standing Committee members. Ordinances and resolutions must be promulgated no later than fifteen days from the date of approval, except when the President submits them to the National Assembly for reconsideration.

Article 20

The Chairman of the National Assembly has the following duties and powers:

1. Chairing sessions of the National Assembly, ensuring the implementation of the Regulations on National Assembly Deputies, Rules of Procedure of the National Assembly's Sessions; signing and certifying laws and resolutions of the National Assembly;

2. Leading the work of the Standing Committee of the National Assembly; proposing the work program, directing the preparation, convening, and chairing of sessions of the Standing Committee of the National Assembly; signing ordinances and resolutions of the Standing Committee of the National Assembly;

3. Convening and chairing meetings of the Chairmen of the National Ethnic Councils and the Heads of the National Assembly Committees to discuss the work programs of the National Assembly, the National Ethnic Councils, and the National Assembly Committees; attending sessions of the National Ethnic Councils and National Assembly Committees when deemed necessary;

4. Maintaining relations with National Assembly deputies;

5. Directing the implementation of the operating budget of the National Assembly;

6. Directing and organizing the conduct of foreign affairs of the National Assembly; representing the National Assembly in its external relations; leading the activities of the National Assembly Delegation in world and regional inter-parliamentary organizations.

The Vice Chairmen of the National Assembly assist the Chairman in performing their duties according to the Chairman's assignment. When the Chairman of the National Assembly is absent, a Vice Chairman appointed by the Chairman shall act on behalf of the Chairman of the National Assembly in performing his duties and powers.

Chapter III
THE NATIONAL ETHNIC COUNCIL AND NATIONAL ASSEMBLY COMMITTEES

Article 21

The National Ethnic Council and National Assembly Committees are organs of the National Assembly, operating under a collective system and deciding by majority rule. The term of office of the National Ethnic Council and National Assembly Committees follows that of the National Assembly.

The National Ethnic Council and National Assembly Committees have the duty to review draft laws, proposals regarding laws, draft ordinances, and other projects; reviewing reports assigned by the National Assembly or the Standing Committee of the National Assembly; presenting opinions to the National Assembly or the Standing Committee of the National Assembly on the legislative agenda; exercising oversight functions; proposing to the Standing Committee of the National Assembly for consideration and submission to the National Assembly matters related to constitutional interpretation, laws, ordinances, and issues within their mandate and authority.

The National Ethnic Council and National Assembly Committees have the right to propose to the Standing Committee of the National Assembly to consider and submit to the National Assembly for a vote of confidence against individuals holding positions elected or approved by the National Assembly.

The National Ethnic Council and National Assembly Committees are accountable and report their work to the National Assembly; during periods when the National Assembly is not in session, they report their work to the Standing Committee of the National Assembly.

Article 22

The National Assembly establishes the following National Ethnic Council and National Assembly Committees:

1. Legal Affairs Committee;

2. Economic and Budget Committee;

3. National Defense and Security Committee;

4. Culture, Education, Youth, Children, and Adolescents Committee;

5. Social Issues Committee;

6. Science, Technology, and Environment Committee;

7. Foreign Relations Committee.

Article 23

When deemed necessary, the National Assembly may establish a temporary committee to study, review a project, or investigate a specific issue.

"d) Within no more than one working day from the date of receiving the dossier submitted for administrative procedures by the specialized agency assigned by the Provincial People's Committee, the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee shall issue a notification of the result of the inspection of plant-based food exports or a certificate at the request of the importing country."

1. The National Ethnic Council consists of the Chairman, Vice Chairmen, and Members. The number of Vice Chairmen and Members of the National Ethnic Council is determined by the National Assembly.

Members of the National Ethnic Council are elected from among National Assembly deputies by the National Assembly. The number of full-time Members is decided by the Standing Committee of the National Assembly.

2. The Chairman of the National Ethnic Council has the following duties and powers:

a) Managing the work of the National Ethnic Council;

b) Convening and chairing sessions of the National Ethnic Council;

c) Maintaining regular contact with Members of the National Ethnic Council;

d) Attending sessions of the Standing Committee of the National Assembly; being invited to attend sessions of the Government to discuss ethnic policy implementation;

đ) Representing the National Ethnic Council in maintaining relations with relevant agencies and organizations;

e) Performing other tasks assigned by the Standing Committee of the National Assembly.

3. The Vice Chairmen of the National Ethnic Council assist the Chairman of the National Ethnic Council in performing their duties according to the Chairman's assignment. When the Chairman of the National Ethnic Council is absent, a Vice Chairman appointed by the Chairman shall act on behalf of the Chairman in performing his duties and powers.

Article 25

1. The National Assembly Committee consists of the Head, Deputy Heads, and Members. The number of Deputy Heads and Members of the Committee is determined by the National Assembly.

Members of the National Assembly Committee are elected from among National Assembly deputies by the National Assembly. The number of full-time Members is decided by the Standing Committee of the National Assembly.

2. The Head of the National Assembly Committee has the following duties and powers:

a) Managing the work of the Committee;

b) Convening and chairing sessions of the Committee;

c) Maintaining regular contact with Members of the Committee;

d) Representing the Committee in maintaining relations with relevant agencies and organizations;

đ) Performing other tasks assigned by the Standing Committee of the National Assembly.

3. The Deputy Heads of the Committee assist the Head of the Committee in performing their duties according to the Head's assignment. When the Head of the Committee is absent, a Deputy Head appointed by the Head shall act on behalf of the Head in performing his duties and powers.

Article 26

The National Ethnic Council has the following duties and powers:

1. Reviewing draft laws, draft ordinances, and other projects related to ethnic issues;

2. Supervising the implementation of laws, resolutions of the National Assembly, ordinances, and resolutions of the Standing Committee of the National Assembly in the field of ethnicity; supervising the activities of the Government, ministries, and equivalent agencies in implementing economic and social development programs in mountainous areas and regions with ethnic minority populations.

3. Participate in providing opinions on draft regulatory legal documents of the Government, the Prime Minister, the Minister, the head of ministerial-level agencies, the Supreme People's Court, the Supreme People's Procuracy, joint regulatory legal documents between central state agencies with authority, or between state agencies with authority and central agencies of political-social organizations related to ethnic issues, and supervise the implementation of such documents;

4. Propose to the National Assembly, the Standing Committee of the National Assembly issues concerning the State's ethnic policy; issues related to the organization and operation of relevant agencies; propose to the Government, the Prime Minister, the Minister, the head of ministerial-level agencies, and other central and local state agencies issues related to ethnic minorities;

Article 27

The Legal Committee has the following tasks and powers:

1. Examine draft laws and ordinances within the domain of state administrative organization, criminal law, civil law, administrative law, and other drafts assigned by the National Assembly, the Standing Committee of the National Assembly, proposed by the Government regarding the legislative program, proposals from other agencies, organizations, and National Assembly deputies for drafting laws and ordinances, and recommendations from National Assembly deputies on laws and ordinances;

2. Chair the examination of projects on establishing, abolishing ministries, ministerial-level agencies; establishing new, merging, dividing, adjusting provincial and centrally-administered city boundaries;

3. Examine reports of the Government on handling citizens' complaints and petitions, on preventive measures against law violations and crimes, on enforcement of judgments, and reports on the work of the President of the Supreme People's Court and the Prosecutor General of the Supreme People's Procuracy;

4. Ensure the constitutionality, legality, and consistency of the legal system for draft laws and ordinances before they are submitted to the National Assembly and the Standing Committee of the National Assembly for approval;

5. Supervise the implementation of laws, resolutions of the National Assembly, ordinances, and resolutions of the Standing Committee of the National Assembly within the domain of state administrative organization, criminal law, civil law, administrative law; supervise the activities of the Government, ministries, and ministerial-level agencies under its jurisdiction; supervise the activities of the Supreme People's Court, the Supreme People's Procuracy; supervise investigative and enforcement activities;

6. Supervise regulatory legal documents of the Government, the Prime Minister, the Minister, the head of ministerial-level agencies, the Supreme People's Court, the Supreme People's Procuracy, joint regulatory legal documents between central state agencies with authority, or between state agencies with authority and central agencies of political-social organizations within the domain of the Committee;

7. Propose issues related to the organization and operation of relevant agencies, necessary measures to improve the state apparatus and legal system;

Article 28

The Economic and Budgetary Committee has the following tasks and powers:

1. Examine draft laws and ordinances within the domain of economic management, business operations, budget, finance, currency, and other drafts assigned by the National Assembly, the Standing Committee of the National Assembly;

2. Chair the examination of plans for socio-economic development, reports of the Government on implementing the socio-economic development plan, on the state budget estimate and central budget allocation plan, and the final settlement of the state budget;

3. Supervise the implementation of laws, resolutions of the National Assembly, ordinances, and resolutions of the Standing Committee of the National Assembly within the domain of economic management, business operations, budget, finance, currency; supervise the activities of the Government, ministries, and ministerial-level agencies in implementing the national plan for socio-economic development, the state budget estimate, and financial and monetary policies;

4. Supervise regulatory legal documents of the Government, the Prime Minister, the Minister, the head of ministerial-level agencies, joint regulatory legal documents between central state agencies with authority, or between state agencies with authority and central agencies of political-social organizations within the domain of the Committee;

5. Propose issues related to the organization and operation of relevant agencies and issues concerning economic management, business operations, budget, finance, currency;

Article 29

The Defense and Security Committee has the following tasks and powers:

1. Examine draft laws and ordinances within the domain of defense and security, and other drafts assigned by the National Assembly, the Standing Committee of the National Assembly;

2. Supervise the implementation of laws, resolutions of the National Assembly, ordinances, and resolutions of the Standing Committee of the National Assembly within the domain of defense and security; supervise the activities of the Government, ministries, and ministerial-level agencies in performing defense and security tasks;

3. Supervise regulatory legal documents of the Government, the Prime Minister, the Minister, the head of ministerial-level agencies, joint regulatory legal documents between central state agencies with authority, or between state agencies with authority and central agencies of political-social organizations within the domain of the Committee;

4. Propose issues related to the organization and operation of relevant agencies and issues concerning defense and security policies, necessary measures to implement the tasks and powers of the National Assembly and the Standing Committee of the National Assembly in the field of defense and security;

Article 30.

The Culture, Education, Youth, Children, and Adolescents Committee has the following tasks and powers:

1. Examine draft laws and ordinances within the domain of culture, education, information, sports, youth, children, adolescents, and other drafts assigned by the National Assembly, the Standing Committee of the National Assembly;

2. Monitor the implementation of laws, resolutions of the National Assembly, ordinances, and resolutions of the Standing Committee of the National Assembly in the fields of culture, education, information, sports, youth, children, and adolescents; monitor the activities of the Government, ministries, and ministerial-level agencies in implementing cultural, educational, and sports policies within national socio-economic development plans and programs; monitor the implementation of policies for youth, children, and adolescents.

3. Monitor regulatory legal documents issued by the Government, Prime Minister, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and joint regulatory legal documents between competent state agencies at the central level or between central state agencies and political-social organizations under the Committee's jurisdiction.

4. Propose issues related to the organization and operation of relevant agencies and issues concerning the development of culture, education, information, sports, and policies for youth, children, and adolescents.

Article 31

The Social Issues Committee has the following tasks and powers:

1. Review draft laws and ordinances in the fields of labor, health, social affairs, religion, and other drafts assigned by the National Assembly and the Standing Committee of the National Assembly.

2. Monitor the implementation of laws, resolutions of the National Assembly, ordinances, and resolutions of the Standing Committee of the National Assembly in the field of social issues; monitor the activities of the Government, ministries, and ministerial-level agencies in implementing social policies within national socio-economic development plans and programs.

3. Supervise regulatory legal documents of the Government, the Prime Minister, the Minister, the head of ministerial-level agencies, joint regulatory legal documents between central state agencies with authority, or between state agencies with authority and central agencies of political-social organizations within the domain of the Committee;

4. Propose issues related to the organization and operation of relevant agencies and issues concerning social policies and measures to address social problems.

Article 32

The Science, Technology, and Environment Committee has the following tasks and powers:

1. Review draft laws and ordinances in the fields of science, technology, and environmental protection, and other drafts assigned by the National Assembly and the Standing Committee of the National Assembly.

2. Monitor the implementation of laws, resolutions of the National Assembly, ordinances, and resolutions of the Standing Committee of the National Assembly in the fields of science, technology, and environmental protection; monitor the activities of the Government, ministries, and ministerial-level agencies in implementing policies for the development of science, technology, and environmental protection within national socio-economic development plans and programs.

3. Monitor regulatory legal documents issued by the Government, Prime Minister, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and joint regulatory legal documents between competent state agencies at the central level or between central state agencies and political-social organizations under the Committee's jurisdiction.

4. Propose issues related to the organization and operation of relevant agencies and issues concerning investment policies for the development of science, technology, and environmental protection.

Article 33

The Foreign Affairs Committee has the following tasks and powers:

1. Review draft laws and ordinances in the field of State foreign activities and other drafts assigned by the National Assembly and the Standing Committee of the National Assembly; review international treaties within the authority of the National Assembly's approval, and reports of the Government on foreign affairs submitted to the National Assembly.

2. Monitor the implementation of laws, resolutions of the National Assembly, ordinances, and resolutions of the Standing Committee of the National Assembly in the field of foreign affairs; monitor the activities of the Government, ministries, and ministerial-level agencies in implementing State foreign policies, foreign activities of sectors and localities; monitor the implementation of State policies for overseas Vietnamese.

3. Monitor regulatory legal documents issued by the Government, Prime Minister, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and joint regulatory legal documents between competent state agencies at the central level or between central state agencies and political-social organizations under the Committee's jurisdiction.

5. Conduct external relations with the National Assemblies of other countries, world and regional inter-parliamentary organizations according to the guidance of the Standing Committee of the National Assembly and the Chairman of the National Assembly; assist the Standing Committee of the National Assembly and the Chairman of the National Assembly in coordinating and harmonizing parliamentary foreign activities.

6. Propose issues related to the organization and operation of relevant agencies and issues concerning State foreign policies, relations with the National Assemblies of other countries, with world and regional inter-parliamentary organizations, with other international organizations, and policies for overseas Vietnamese.

Article 34

The National Ethnic Council and Committees of the National Assembly within their respective tasks and powers are responsible for:

1. Participate with the Economic and Budget Committee in reviewing the Government's reports on socio-economics, state budget estimates, central budget allocation plans, and final state budget settlements.

2. Participate with the Legal Committee in reviewing proposals for establishing, abolishing ministries and ministerial-level agencies; establishing new, merging, dividing, and adjusting provincial and centrally-administered city boundaries.

3. Monitor the implementation of the state budget in the fields of the National Ethnic Council and the Committee responsible.

Article 35

The National Ethnic Council and Committees of the National Assembly within their respective tasks and powers are responsible for receiving citizens, accepting, studying, and processing complaints and petitions from citizens; monitoring the resolution of citizen complaints and petitions in the fields of the National Ethnic Council and the Committee responsible.

Article 36

The National Ethnic Council and Committees of the National Assembly implement external relations and international cooperation according to the guidance of the Standing Committee of the National Assembly.

The National Ethnic Council and Committees of the National Assembly coordinate with the Foreign Affairs Committee in conducting their external relations and international cooperation.

Article 37

The program of activities of the National Assembly Ethnic Council and Committees shall be decided by the Council and Committees based on the Constitution, laws, resolutions of the National Assembly, ordinances, resolutions of the Standing Committee of the National Assembly, and the guidance and coordination of the Standing Committee of the National Assembly.

Article 38

The National Assembly Ethnic Council and Committees have the right to request members of the Government, Chief Justice of the Supreme People's Court, Prosecutor General of the Supreme People's Procuracy, and relevant state officials to provide documents or appear to present issues that the Council or Committee examines and audits. The person receiving the request from the Council or Committee must comply with such request.

Article 39

When necessary, the National Assembly Ethnic Council and Committees may send their members to relevant agencies or organizations to examine and verify issues of concern to the Council or Committee. Relevant agencies and organizations are responsible for creating conditions for the Council or Committee members to perform their tasks.

Article 40

The National Assembly Ethnic Council and Committees have the right to make recommendations to the Prime Minister and other members of the Government, Chief Justice of the Supreme People's Court, Prosecutor General of the Supreme People's Procuracy, Chairperson of the People's Councils of provinces and centrally governed cities regarding matters within the duties and powers of the Council or Committee. The person receiving the recommendation must consider and respond within fifteen days from the date of receipt of the recommendation. If the person does not respond beyond this period or if the Council or Committee disagrees with the content of the response, then the Council or Committee has the right to recommend to the Chairman of the National Assembly to request a response at a session of the Standing Committee of the National Assembly or at the nearest session of the National Assembly.

Article 41

When conducting oversight activities towards ministries, ministerial-level agencies, the Supreme People's Court, and the Supreme People's Procuracy and discovering violations of law, the National Assembly Ethnic Council and Committees within their scope of duties and powers have the right to require individuals or relevant agencies to review and, within their authority, suspend the implementation, amend, or revoke unlawful documents, stop illegal actions, and handle violators. Within thirty days from the date of receipt of the request, individuals or agencies must inform the National Assembly Ethnic Council or Committee about the resolution. If individuals or agencies fail to respond beyond this period, the National Assembly Ethnic Council or Committee has the right to recommend the Government, Prime Minister, or the Standing Committee of the National Assembly to consider and decide according to the provisions of the law.

Article 42 |||

The National Assembly Ethnic Council and Committees establish subcommittees to study and prepare issues within the scope of activities of the Council or Committee. The head of the subcommittee must be a member of the Council or Committee, while other members may not necessarily be members of the Council or Committee or National Assembly deputies.

Chapter IV
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEPUTY
AND DELEGATION OF NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEPUTIES

1. The "Labor Medal" second class shall be awarded or posthumously awarded to individuals meeting one of the following criteria:

A National Assembly Deputy represents the will and aspirations of the people, not only representing the people in the constituency that elected them but also representing the people nationwide; they act on behalf of the people to exercise state power in the National Assembly.

Article 44 |||

The term of office of a National Assembly Deputy in each term begins from the first session of that term of the National Assembly until the first session of the subsequent term of the National Assembly.

The term of office of a National Assembly Deputy elected as a supplementary member starts from the session following the supplementary election until the first session of the subsequent term of the National Assembly.

Article 45 |||

Among National Assembly Deputies, there are full-time Deputies and part-time Deputies. The number of full-time National Assembly Deputies must be at least twenty-five percent of the total number of National Assembly Deputies.

Article 46 |||

National Assembly Deputies are accountable to voters and simultaneously accountable to the National Assembly for the performance of their representative duties.

National Assembly Deputies must set an example in complying with the Constitution and laws, lead a healthy life, respect public conduct rules, protect the rights and legitimate interests of citizens, and contribute to enhancing the people's mastery.

National Assembly Deputies have the duty to promote and disseminate laws, encourage the people to comply with laws, and participate in state management.

Article 47 |||

National Assembly Deputies have the duty to participate in plenary sessions of the National Assembly, meetings of Delegation of National Assembly Deputies, discussions and voting on issues within the duties and powers of the National Assembly.
National Assembly Deputies who are members of the National Assembly Ethnic Council or Committees are responsible for participating in sessions, discussing, voting on issues, and participating in other activities within the duties and powers of the National Assembly Ethnic Council or Committees.

Part-time National Assembly Deputies must dedicate at least one-third of their working time to performing their representative duties. Agencies, organizations, or units where Deputies work must create conditions for Deputies to fulfill their duties.

Article 48

National Assembly Deputies have the right to submit draft laws and proposals for laws before the National Assembly, draft ordinances before the Standing Committee of the National Assembly, in accordance with procedures and formalities prescribed by law.

Article 49

National Assembly Deputies have the right to question the President, Chairman of the National Assembly, Prime Minister, and other members of the Government, Chief Justice of the Supreme People's Court, and Prosecutor General of the Supreme People's Procuracy. The person being questioned must answer questions raised by National Assembly Deputies.

During the National Assembly session, National Assembly Deputies can send questions to the Chairman of the National Assembly. The person being questioned must answer before the National Assembly at that session. In cases requiring investigation, the National Assembly may decide to answer before the Standing Committee of the National Assembly or at the next session of the National Assembly or by written response.

Between two National Assembly sessions, questions are sent to the Standing Committee of the National Assembly to forward to the agency or person being questioned and to determine the deadline for answering the questions.

If a National Assembly Deputy disagrees with the content of the response, they have the right to request the Chairman of the National Assembly to bring it up for discussion before the National Assembly or the Standing Committee of the National Assembly.

When necessary, the National Assembly or the Standing Committee of the National Assembly shall issue a resolution regarding the response to interpellations and the responsibility of those being interpellated.

Article 50

Members of the National Assembly have the right to propose to the Standing Committee of the National Assembly for consideration and submission to the National Assembly on conducting confidence votes against individuals holding positions elected or approved by the National Assembly.

Article 51

Members of the National Assembly must closely connect with voters, be subject to voter supervision, frequently meet with voters, understand their thoughts and wishes; collect and truthfully reflect the opinions and proposals of voters to the National Assembly and relevant state agencies.

At least once a year, members of the National Assembly must report to voters about the performance of their representative duties. Voters may directly or through the Vietnam Fatherland Front request representatives to report on their work and may comment on the performance of the representatives' duties.

Article 52

Members of the National Assembly have the responsibility to receive citizens. Upon receiving proposals, complaints, or denunciations from citizens, members of the National Assembly have the responsibility to study them, promptly transfer them to competent authorities for resolution, and inform the proposers, complainants, or denouncers; urge and monitor the resolution process. Competent authorities must inform the member of the National Assembly about the resolution results within the time limit prescribed by law on complaints and denunciations.

In cases where they find the resolution of proposals, complaints, or denunciations unsatisfactory, members of the National Assembly have the right to meet with the head of the relevant agency to understand and request reconsideration. If necessary, members of the National Assembly have the right to request the head of the higher-level agency to resolve the matter.

Article 53

When discovering acts violating the law that cause damage to the interests of the State, the legitimate rights and interests of social organizations, economic organizations, or people's armed forces units, or citizens, members of the National Assembly have the right to require relevant individuals, agencies, organizations, or units to take necessary measures to promptly stop such unlawful acts. Within thirty days from the date of receipt of the request, individuals, agencies, organizations, or units must inform the member of the National Assembly about the resolution. If no response is given beyond this period, the member of the National Assembly has the right to propose to the head of the higher-level agency or organization, while reporting to the Standing Committee of the National Assembly for consideration and decision.

Article 54

When performing representative duties, members of the National Assembly have the right to contact state agencies, social organizations, economic organizations, or people's armed forces units. The heads of these agencies, organizations, or units, within their scope of duties and powers, have the responsibility to receive and respond to the requests of members of the National Assembly.

Article 55

Members of the National Assembly have the right to attend sessions of People's Councils at all levels where they were elected, have the right to speak but not to vote.

The Chairperson of People's Councils at all levels shall notify members of the National Assembly of the meeting date of the People's Council at their level, invite them to attend, and provide necessary documents.

Article 56

If a member of the National Assembly no longer deserves the trust of the people, depending on the degree of mistake, they may be removed from office by the National Assembly or voters.

The Standing Committee of the National Assembly decides on submitting the removal of a member of the National Assembly to the National Assembly or to voters for removal based on the proposal of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front, the Provincial or Municipal Fatherland Front Committee, or voters who elected the member of the National Assembly.

In the case of the National Assembly removing a member of the National Assembly, the removal must be approved by at least two-thirds of the total number of members of the National Assembly.

In the case of voters removing a member of the National Assembly, the removal process shall be conducted according to the procedure stipulated by the Standing Committee of the National Assembly.

Article 57

A member of the National Assembly may resign from their representative duties due to health reasons or other reasons. Acceptance of resignation by a member of the National Assembly is decided by the National Assembly; during the period between two sessions of the National Assembly, it is decided by the Standing Committee of the National Assembly and reported to the National Assembly at the nearest session.

Article 58

Without the consent of the National Assembly and during the period when the National Assembly is not in session, without the consent of the Standing Committee of the National Assembly, no arrest, prosecution of a member of the National Assembly, or search of their residence or workplace shall be carried out. Proposals for arrest, prosecution, or search of the residence or workplace of a member of the National Assembly fall under the jurisdiction of the Procurator General of the Supreme People's Procuracy.

If a member of the National Assembly is detained for committing a crime in flagrante delicto, the detaining authority must immediately report to the National Assembly or the Standing Committee of the National Assembly for examination and decision.

In the event that a member of the National Assembly is held criminally responsible, the Standing Committee of the National Assembly shall decide to temporarily suspend the performance of their representative duties and powers.

A member of the National Assembly who is convicted by a court loses their status as a member of the National Assembly from the date the court's judgment or decision becomes legally effective.

A member of the National Assembly cannot be dismissed or forced to leave their job by the agency or unit where the member works without the consent of the Standing Committee of the National Assembly.

Article 59

Full-time members of the National Assembly are provided with workplaces and other necessary conditions for their representative activities.

When full-time members of the National Assembly cease their representative duties, the competent agency or organization has the responsibility to arrange employment for the member of the National Assembly.

The time spent by full-time members of the National Assembly in their representative duties counts towards continuous service time.

The salary, other benefits, and allowances of full-time members of the National Assembly are stipulated by the Standing Committee of the National Assembly.

Article 60

1. Members of the National Assembly elected in a province or centrally-administered city form a Delegation of National Assembly Members. The Delegation includes full-time members of the National Assembly.

2. The Delegation of National Assembly Members performs the following tasks:

a) Organizing the reception of citizens by members of the National Assembly; coordinating with the Standing Committee of the People's Council, People's Committee, and the People's Organization Committee at the local level to organize meetings between members of the National Assembly and voters.

b) Organize for National Assembly deputies to discuss draft laws, ordinances, and other projects, and propose the agenda for the National Assembly session according to the requirements of the Standing Committee of the National Assembly;

c) Monitor and urge the resolution of complaints, petitions, and suggestions from citizens that have been transferred to relevant agencies and organizations by National Assembly deputies and Delegations of National Assembly deputies;

d) Organize for National Assembly deputies to supervise the implementation of laws at local levels;

đ) Report to the Standing Committee of the National Assembly on the activities of the Delegation of National Assembly deputies and National Assembly deputies;

3. The Delegation of National Assembly deputies has its headquarters, office, and operational budget as prescribed by the Standing Committee of the National Assembly.

Article 61

The Delegation of National Assembly deputies has a Head Delegate and Deputy Head Delegate. The Head Delegate of the Delegation of National Assembly deputies shall perform the following tasks:

1. Organize for National Assembly deputies within the Delegation to fulfill their duties as National Assembly deputies and the duties of the Delegation of National Assembly deputies;

2. Maintain contact with the Chairman of the National Assembly, the Standing Committee of the National Assembly, other National Assembly deputies within the Delegation, the Standing Body of the People's Council, the People's Committee, the Vietnam Fatherland Front at the local level, and the National Assembly Office.

Chapter V
SESSIONS OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

Article 62

The National Assembly convenes two regular sessions each year.

In case the President of the State, the Prime Minister, or at least one-third of the total number of National Assembly deputies request it, or according to their decision, the Standing Committee of the National Assembly may convene an extraordinary session.

1. The subjects eligible for the award of the title "People's Doctor" and "Outstanding Doctor" include doctors, pharmacists, medical technicians, traditional medicine practitioners engaged in medical treatment, pharmaceutical production, medical research, disease prevention, epidemic control, and health management officials.

The Standing Committee of the National Assembly plans the work program of National Assembly sessions; the Standing Committee of the previous term plans the work program of the first session of the new term of the National Assembly.

Article 64

The Standing Committee of the National Assembly decides to convene regular National Assembly sessions not later than thirty days, and extraordinary National Assembly sessions not later than seven days before the opening day of the session.

The work program of the session is sent to National Assembly deputies together with the decision to convene the session.

Article 65

The first session of each term of the National Assembly is convened by the Standing Committee of the previous term not later than sixty days from the date of the election of National Assembly deputies.

The first session of each term of the National Assembly is opened and chaired by the Chairman of the previous term until the National Assembly elects the new Chairman of the National Assembly.

Article 66

The agenda of the National Assembly session is decided by the National Assembly.

National Assembly deputies have the right to propose amendments and supplements to the agenda of the session that has been approved. Amendments and supplements to the agenda must be approved by more than half of the total number of National Assembly deputies.

Article 67

The National Assembly convenes in public sessions.

In cases of necessity, upon the proposal of the President of the State, the Standing Committee of the National Assembly, the Prime Minister, or at least one-third of the total number of National Assembly deputies, the National Assembly may decide to convene in closed sessions.

Article 68

Issues in the agenda of the National Assembly session are discussed and decided upon in plenary meetings. In cases of necessity, the National Assembly may decide to discuss issues in the Ethnic Council, Committees of the National Assembly, groups of National Assembly deputies, and Delegations of National Assembly deputies.

Article 69

Members of the Government who are not National Assembly deputies are invited to attend National Assembly sessions and are responsible for attending plenary meetings of the National Assembly when the National Assembly considers issues related to their sector or field of responsibility; they may express opinions on matters within their sector or field of responsibility upon request of the National Assembly or with the agreement of the National Assembly upon their proposal.

Article 70

Representatives of state agencies, social organizations, economic organizations, people's armed forces units, press agencies, citizens, and foreign guests may be invited to attend public sessions of the National Assembly.

Article 71

The President of the State, the Standing Committee of the National Assembly, the Ethnic Council, Committees of the National Assembly, the Government, the Supreme People's Court, the Supreme People's Procuracy, the Vietnam Fatherland Front, and its member organizations, and National Assembly deputies have the right to submit draft laws to the National Assembly.

The right to submit draft laws is exercised through the submission of new draft laws or draft laws amending and supplementing existing laws.

National Assembly deputies exercise their right to make suggestions on laws through proposing the promulgation of new laws or amendments and supplements to existing laws.

Article 72

The National Assembly decides on the legislative program for the entire term of the National Assembly and the annual legislative program according to the proposal of the Standing Committee of the National Assembly.

Draft laws must be reviewed by the Ethnic Council or relevant Committee of the National Assembly, commented on by the Standing Committee of the National Assembly, and sent to National Assembly deputies not later than twenty days before the opening day of the session prior to being submitted to the National Assembly.

For draft laws submitted by the Standing Committee of the National Assembly, the National Assembly decides on the reviewing agency or establishes a temporary Committee to review such draft laws.

Article 73

The National Assembly examines and approves draft laws at one or several National Assembly sessions.

The National Assembly discusses draft laws after the submitting agency, organization, or individual presents the content of the draft, and the Ethnic Council or relevant Committee of the National Assembly reports on the review.

The Standing Committee of the National Assembly directs relevant agencies to incorporate the opinions of National Assembly deputies and revise the draft law.

The National Assembly listens to reports on incorporating the opinions of National Assembly deputies, reads the revised draft law, and examines and approves the draft law.

Article 74

The National Assembly decides on the long-term and annual development plans of the country, major national projects, national financial and monetary policies, state budget estimates, and central budget allocations.

The Government submits draft plans, state budget estimates, and central budget allocations for the next year to the National Assembly at the last session of the previous year.

The National Assembly approves the final accounts of the state budget submitted by the Government not later than eighteen months after the end of the fiscal year.

Projects must be sent to National Assembly deputies not later than ten days before the opening day of the session.

Article 75

The National Assembly examines major national projects after hearing presentations by the Government, review reports by the Ethnic Council or relevant Committee, and votes to approve after discussion by the National Assembly.

The National Assembly approves projects by voting on each issue individually, followed by a vote on the entire project, or by a single vote on the entire project.

Article 76

The National Assembly considers the report summarizing the opinions and recommendations of voters nationwide.

Relevant state agencies, organizations, and units have the responsibility to study, resolve, and respond to voter recommendations and report the results to the National Assembly.

When necessary, the National Assembly may adopt a resolution on the handling of voter recommendations.

Article 77

The National Assembly examines and discusses the reports on the work of the National Assembly Standing Committee, the National Ethnic Council, the National Assembly Committees, the Government, the Supreme People's Court, and the Supreme People's Procuracy at the final session of each year. At the mid-year session, these agencies send their work reports to National Assembly deputies, and when necessary, the National Assembly may examine and discuss them.

The National Assembly may adopt a resolution on the work of the agencies that have reported.

Article 78

At the last session of each term of the National Assembly, the National Assembly examines and discusses the comprehensive term reports on the work of the National Assembly, the State President, the National Assembly Standing Committee, the National Ethnic Council, the National Assembly Committees, the Prime Minister, the Chief Justice of the Supreme People's Court, and the Prosecutor General of the Supreme People's Procuracy.

The comprehensive term report on the work of the National Assembly is prepared by the National Assembly Standing Committee.

Article 79

At the first session of the first term of each National Assembly term, the National Assembly elects the Qualification Review Committee for National Assembly Deputies, including the Chairperson, a Deputy Chairperson, and members from among the National Assembly deputies introduced by the previous National Assembly Chairperson.

Based on the report of the Qualification Review Committee, the National Assembly decides to confirm the qualifications of the elected National Assembly deputies and declare invalid individual cases where the election of deputies is not valid.

The Qualification Review Committee for National Assembly Deputies ceases its duties once the review of deputy qualifications is completed.

Article 80

The National Assembly elects the National Assembly Chairperson, Vice Chairpersons, and members of the National Assembly Standing Committee from among the National Assembly deputies according to the list of candidates for each position proposed by the previous National Assembly Standing Committee.

The number of Vice Chairpersons of the National Assembly and the number of Members of the Standing Committee of the National Assembly are decided by the National Assembly.

Article 81

The National Assembly elects the State President from among the National Assembly deputies proposed by the National Assembly Standing Committee.

Upon the proposal of the State President, the National Assembly elects the Vice State President from among the National Assembly deputies; approves the list of members of the National Defense and Security Council.

Article 82

The National Assembly elects the Chairperson, Vice Chairpersons, and members of the National Ethnic Council from among the National Assembly deputies according to the list of candidates for each position proposed by the National Assembly Chairperson.

The number of Vice Chairpersons and members of the National Ethnic Council is determined by the National Assembly.

Article 83

The National Assembly elects the Chairperson, Deputy Chairpersons, and members of each National Assembly Committee from among the National Assembly deputies according to the list of candidates for each position proposed by the National Assembly Chairperson.

The number of Deputy Chairpersons and members of each Committee is determined by the National Assembly.

Article 84

The National Assembly elects the Prime Minister from among the National Assembly deputies proposed by the State President.

The National Assembly approves the Prime Minister's proposal regarding the appointment of Deputy Prime Ministers, Ministers, and other members of the Government according to the list of candidates for each position.

a) Rewards serving political requirements, timely encouragement, and inspiration of the masses;

The National Assembly elects the Chief Justice of the Supreme People's Court and the Prosecutor General of the Supreme People's Procuracy from among the National Assembly deputies proposed by the State President.

Article 86

The National Assembly elects the Session Secretariat of each term of the National Assembly, including the Head of the Session Secretariat and Secretaries from among the National Assembly deputies according to the list proposed by the National Assembly Chairperson.

The Session Secretariat has the following tasks and powers:

1. To record each session, session minutes; prepare press releases about the session of the National Assembly; compile the opinions of National Assembly deputies during the National Assembly session;

2. To coordinate with the National Ethnic Council, National Assembly Committees, and relevant agencies to revise draft laws and draft resolutions submitted to the National Assembly;

3. To perform other tasks assigned by the National Assembly Chairperson.

The previous National Assembly Chairperson appoints temporary Secretaries for the sessions of the first term of the new National Assembly until the National Assembly elects the Session Secretariat.

Article 89

A person elected or approved for appointment who, due to health reasons or other reasons, cannot fulfill their duties may request resignation.

STATE MANAGEMENT OF COMPETITION AND REWARD WORK

1. The National Assembly conducts a confidence vote on individuals holding positions elected or approved by the National Assembly upon the proposal of the National Assembly Standing Committee in accordance with the following procedure:

a) The National Assembly Standing Committee presents to the National Assembly the matter of conducting a confidence vote;

b) Individuals proposed for the vote of confidence have the right to present their views before the National Assembly;

c) The National Assembly discusses and conducts a vote of confidence.

2. In case the individual does not receive the confidence of more than half of the total number of National Assembly deputies, the agency or person who proposed the election or approval of the individual must take responsibility to present to the National Assembly for consideration and decision on the removal, dismissal, or approval of the removal or dismissal of the individual who was not trusted by the National Assembly.

Article 89

At subsequent sessions after the first session, if necessary, the National Assembly may elect, remove, or dismiss the National Assembly Chairperson, Vice Chairpersons, and members of the National Assembly Standing Committee upon the proposal of the National Assembly Standing Committee.

The National Assembly removes, dismisses, or approves the proposal to remove or dismiss individuals holding positions elected or approved for appointment as stipulated in Articles 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, and 86 of this Law upon the proposal of the agency or person who proposed the election or approval of the appointment of such positions.

The election or approval of individuals to replace the aforementioned positions shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of Articles 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, and 86 of this Law.

Article 90

At the first session of each term of the National Assembly, the National Assembly Standing Committee, the Prime Minister, the Chief Justice of the Supreme People's Court, and the Prosecutor General of the Supreme People's Procuracy report on their work from the last session of the previous National Assembly term to the first session of the new National Assembly term.

Article 91

Laws and resolutions of the National Assembly must be approved by more than half of the total number of National Assembly deputies. For resolutions on the removal of National Assembly deputies, shortening or extending the term of the National Assembly, and amending the Constitution, they must be approved by at least two-thirds of the total number of National Assembly deputies.

Laws and resolutions of the National Assembly must be certified by the National Assembly Chairperson and promulgated by the State President within fifteen days from the date of adoption.

Chapter VI
THE SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION AND OPERATING BUDGET OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

Article 92

The Standing Committee of the National Assembly organizes the administrative apparatus to assist the National Assembly, the Standing Committee of the National Assembly, the National Ethnic Council, and the Committees of the National Assembly.
The organization and functions of these agencies shall be prescribed by the Standing Committee of the National Assembly.

Article 93

The operating budget of the National Assembly is an independent item in the state budget decided by the National Assembly.

The Chairman of the National Assembly directs and organizes the implementation of the National Assembly's operating budget.

Chapter VII
IMPLEMENTING PROVISIONS

Article 94

This Law replaces the Law on the Organization of the National Assembly dated April 15, 1992.

This Law was adopted by the Tenth Session of the Xth National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam on December 25, 2001./.