7 groups of tasks and powers of local authorities at the commune level
The Government plans that local authorities at the commune level have 7 basic groups of tasks and powers.
The above orientation is stated in the project to reorganize and reorganize administrative units (ADUs) at all levels and build a model of organizing local governments at 2 levels (according to Decision No. 759/QD-TTg).
Accordingly, the total number of ADUs in communes and wards after the reorganization will decrease by about 60-70% compared to the current number of ADUs at the commune level in provinces and centrally run cities; at the same time, it is necessary to ensure a reasonable correlation, avoiding creating large gaps in natural area and population size between new communes and wards after the reorganization.
The project clearly states the functions and tasks of local authorities at the commune level (communes, wards, special zones).
Accordingly, local authorities at the commune level perform functions, tasks, and powers directly related to people, organizations, and enterprises in the area as currently regulated to local authorities at the commune level and local authorities at the district level.
Accordingly, the tasks and powers of the local government at the district level are currently transferred to the local government at the commune level.
Based on the scale, conditions, characteristics of each commune level and the management capacity, local authorities at the commune level are decentralized and delegated more authority from the Central and provincial levels according to the capacity and management requirements (especially for wards in large urban areas, Phu Quoc special area and large-scale communes).
Accordingly, local authorities at the commune level have the following 7 groups of basic tasks and powers:
First, organize the implementation of the Constitution, laws and documents of superior agencies in the area.
Second, decisions on finance and budget at the level of the commune (except for the contents under the authority of the provincial level); issued legal documents; supported with financial and budget sources from the Central and provincial levels to ensure public activities.
Third, implement the tasks of socio-economic development, agricultural development, community development, supporting small businesses, promoting tourism and services.
Fourth, manage assets and infrastructure to serve local people; manage preschools, primary schools, secondary schools, health stations, care for the elderly, child protection, social welfare; maintain local cultural traditions, manage cultural, sports and entertainment facilities.
Fifth, provide essential public services to serve people such as water supply, wastewater treatment, environmental sanitation, and fire prevention in the area.
Sixth, resolve administrative procedures and provide direct public services to local people.
Seventh, perform the functions, tasks, and powers assigned and authorized by local and provincial authorities.
For local authorities in wards (urban areas), in addition to performing the above 7 general tasks of local and commune-level authorities, they also perform a number of specific tasks and powers of urban authorities.
For local authorities in special zones (oases), in addition to performing 7 general groups of tasks of local authorities at the commune level, they also perform a number of tasks and specific powers of local authorities in special zones in accordance with the characteristics of the islands.
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