Resolutely resolve difficulties and problems at the commune level

Resolutely resolving difficulties and obstacles at the commune level when operating a two-level local government is the request of the Steering Committee for the implementation of the arrangement and reorganization of administrative units at all levels and the construction of a two-level local government organization model for the Chairmen of the People's Committees of provinces and cities in Official Dispatch No. 171/CV-BCĐ. The Official Dispatch was signed and issued by Deputy Prime Minister Pham Thi Thanh Tra, Deputy Head of the Steering Committee.

Báo Tin Tức•23/11/2025

Photo caption — People come to work at the Public Administration Service Center of Nghia Do ward, Hanoi city.
Photo: Nguyen Cuc/VNA

Implementing Conclusion No. 210-KL/TW dated November 12, 2025 of the 13th Party Central Committee on continuing to build and perfect the organizational apparatus of the political system in the coming time and the direction of General Secretary To Lam at the Politburo meeting on November 14, 2025, the Government Steering Committee requested the Chairmen of the People's Committees of provinces and centrally run cities to focus on, urgently direct, and thoroughly resolve difficulties and problems at the commune level when operating 2-level local governments.

In particular, regarding the organization of implementation of decentralized functions and tasks, delegation of authority, and division of authority, the Chairmen of provinces and cities continue to assess the feasibility and ability to implement the law on decentralization, delegation of authority, and division of authority at the commune level to promptly adjust and guide according to authority or propose competent authorities to amend and issue new documents in accordance with the practical situation of the locality and the requirements of the Law on Organization of Local Government.

For tasks at the district level that were previously assigned authority to the commune level in current legal documents, in case of problems or difficulties, the Provincial People's Committee shall be proactive and flexible in directing, operating and clearly assigning responsibilities to relevant agencies and organizations to promptly resolve difficulties and take responsibility for implementation according to authority. In case of exceeding authority, there shall be a written request for the ministry managing the sector or field to consider and resolve according to authority or report to the competent authority for consideration and handling.

Chairmen of provinces and cities focus on leading and directing the close, complete and effective implementation of decentralized tasks, delegated powers and assigned authority, promptly overcome difficulties and shortcomings, comprehensively strengthen the commune level, and ensure that by the end of 2025 there will be no more difficulties or problems related to decentralized tasks, delegated powers and assigned authority at the local level.

Regarding the completion of the organizational structure and staff of cadres, civil servants and public employees at the commune level, the Steering Committee requested local Party committees and authorities to identify this as a key, urgent task in the short and long term, requiring focused leadership and direction, and basically removing difficulties by the end of December 2025 under the direction of General Secretary To Lam. Urgently direct the completion of the organizational structure, arrangement and establishment of new public service units at the commune level in accordance with the Central's policies, legal regulations and in accordance with the practical situation in the locality. Continue to focus on supplementing and arranging enough specialized cadres and civil servants at the commune level to strengthen the management and operation capacity and quality of service to people at the grassroots level, strongly shifting from a passive to a proactive state, from management to governance and creation, socio-economic development, and caring for people's lives.

At the same time, proactively implement measures such as recruiting, mobilizing, rotating or signing labor contracts to do specialized and professional work according to the provisions of law and instructions of the Ministry of Home Affairs to supplement specialized human resources at the commune level (especially human resources with experience in land management, planning, construction, finance, information technology, education management, health, etc.). Strengthen the organization of professional and technical training courses for commune-level cadres and civil servants; research and have support policies suitable to the local budget capacity for cadres and civil servants who have to move to work far away to the new administrative center in the first years.

Regarding facilities, headquarters and public assets, localities continue to review, count, arrange, and handle headquarters and public assets of agencies, organizations and units under their management; renovate and purchase public assets according to regulations and instructions of the Central Government, ensuring adequate facilities and equipment for commune-level operations.

Regarding equipment, working facilities and information technology infrastructure, it is necessary to thoroughly overcome the lack of equipment and working facilities, especially conditions for transmission lines and connection signals; complete digital infrastructure, digital platforms, and digital data to ensure smooth connection between local government levels; promote administrative procedure reform, reduce and simplify administrative procedures, especially internal administrative procedures; focus on digital transformation, standardize work processes, ensure quick, public, transparent settlement, and create convenience for people and businesses.

“Chairmen of People's Committees of provinces and centrally-run cities urgently direct implementation, ensuring that by the end of December 2025, difficulties and problems at the commune level regarding the above four contents are completely resolved,” Deputy Prime Minister Pham Thi Thanh Tra requested.