Elected bodies move in solidarity with the grassroots.

On July 15th, under the chairmanship of Comrade Nguyen Van Loi, Head of the Ho Chi Minh City National Assembly Delegation, the 15th Ho Chi Minh City National Assembly Delegation Conference implemented its work program from now until the end of the 2021-2026 term. In addition to summarizing the delegation's activities, the conference also discussed many issues aimed at continuing to innovate and improve the quality of elected officials' work, bringing representatives closer to the people, making them more responsive to the people's needs, and ensuring more practical actions to meet the expectations of voters in the new context.

With the nationwide implementation of a two-tiered local government model, and the commune level becoming the direct point of contact for receiving and resolving the majority of administrative procedures, the demands of the people require elected bodies to make appropriate adjustments. In particular, there needs to be a more proactive and closer connection with the grassroots, ensuring there are no gaps in oversight or a disconnect between the government and the people. The goal is to effectively implement the motto "the people know, the people discuss, the people do, the people inspect, the people supervise, and the people benefit."

In Ho Chi Minh City, from the very beginning of his role as Head of the Ho Chi Minh City National Assembly Delegation after the merger of three localities, National Assembly Deputy Nguyen Van Loi demonstrated a clear commitment to engagement. He directly visited the grassroots level, surveyed activities in several wards, and listened to opinions from citizens and local officials about the difficulties encountered in the early days of operating the new model. This "on-site visits" not only helped to grasp the practical situation but also increased connectivity and continuous supervision from the National Assembly to the grassroots, ensuring that the people's requests were received and resolved promptly. In particular, through surveys and supervision, the National Assembly Deputy proposed solutions for administrative procedure reform, personnel matters, and resolving practical issues arising from the new system, which positively impacted the operation of local governments. This demonstrated the role of the deputies in building a government that is close to and responsive to the people.

At yesterday's conference, National Assembly deputies contributed many practical ideas, focusing on facilitating access to public services for citizens and businesses. Regular citizen consultation schedules were quickly established with specific assignments for each member. National Assembly deputies were divided into groups according to their respective regions and localities, ensuring a regular and effective connection with the people.

Public opinion and communication efforts are also emphasized, particularly through close coordination with news agencies and the press to receive feedback and suggestions from voters and understand public opinion. Strengthening the supervision of local governments, especially on issues closely related to citizens such as land procedures, business registration, traffic violation penalties, and construction management, is also a priority. In the context of expanding local authority, the conference stressed the accountability of the government after each oversight conclusion, ensuring that the recommendations of National Assembly deputies are addressed thoroughly.

The experience of Ho Chi Minh City shows that National Assembly deputies are becoming increasingly proactive in working alongside the government, listening to businesses and citizens to resolve bottlenecks and create conditions for development. Many deputies regularly appear at hotspots and projects that are behind schedule, clearly demonstrating their role as representatives of the people's will and aspirations. This spirit is not limited to Ho Chi Minh City but is spreading throughout the country, creating a vibrant picture of the movement of elected bodies. Of course, this initial movement still leaves room for improvement in the final results.

But what is happening once again confirms that elected bodies are increasingly playing an oversight role, promoting more timely handling of the legitimate and justified demands of the people. The strong "involvement" of elected bodies, moving in sync with the grassroots with practical actions to enhance their oversight role, aims to better serve the people. Because when the voices of the people are heard and fully conveyed, the government apparatus will become increasingly effective, efficient, closer to the people, and serving the people.

KIEU PHONG

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/co-quan-dan-cu-chuyen-dong-cung-co-so-post803908.html