Vietnam Post implements two-tier local government model

Vietnam Post will deploy the commune post office model from September 1. Photo: PL

From September 1, district and regional post offices will no longer operate as an independent intermediate level. Instead, commune post offices will be established corresponding to each commune and ward according to the new administrative boundaries.

Chairman of the Board of Members of Vietnam Post Corporation Nguyen Truong Giang said that, unlike previous service points, commune post offices are units with organizational structures.

The executive staff is the commune post office director, the financial mechanism is separate and special, implemented according to the model of "autonomous commune post office" in business, customer marketing, and market exploitation in the area of responsibility.

“Vietnam Post aims to create a streamlined organizational model that closely follows local practices and operates more effectively,” said Mr. Nguyen Truong Giang.

The commune post office model will be a bridge to provide services closest to the people. Photo: Quoc Bao

The commune post office model not only meets business needs, but also acts as a representative of Vietnam Post at the commune and ward level.

In addition to providing postal services, postal finance, public administration, social security payments, supporting rural digital transformation, etc., commune post offices are also the focal point for working directly with local authorities, an important bridge to implement policies, and resolve issues arising at the grassroots level.

Accompanying the local government, since July 1, more than 8,000 postal staff have been mobilized to support receiving documents and returning administrative procedure results at the People's Committee at the commune level after adjusting administrative boundaries.

The autonomous commune post office model will open up a new direction in organizing activities at the commune level, more proactive, flexible and effective, both in terms of public interest and business.

Each commune post office now operates as an independent business unit. The commune post office director is empowered to recruit seasonal workers, manage finances, organize market exploitation and develop local human resources.

The revenue, output and profit contract mechanism helps promote autonomy and encourages creativity in working methods.

With the advantage of 13,000 service points nationwide, Vietnam Post is convenient in providing services to people. Photo: Quoc Bao

Along with the reorganization of the apparatus, the commune post office is oriented to become a multi-functional service center at the commune level, where people can carry out public administrative procedures, make financial payments, send and receive goods, buy and sell essential consumer goods, pay for insurance, electricity, water, telecommunications, and access digital platforms of the government and businesses.

With a network of nearly 13,000 service points covering the whole country, the establishment of commune-level units will help Vietnam Post accelerate the progress of national digital transformation, contributing to narrowing the digital gap between urban and rural areas, realizing the goal of developing a comprehensive and inclusive digital economy and digital society.

Source: https://hanoimoi.vn/buu-dien-viet-nam-trien-khai-mo-hinh-theo-chinh-quyen-dia-phuong-hai-cap-710098.html