Clarifying the position, functions and tasks of the Security Industry Development Management Council

Continuing the 10th Session program, on the morning of October 31, the National Assembly discussed in groups the draft Law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on National Defense Industry, Security and Industrial Mobilization.

Ensure a public and transparent monitoring mechanism for funds

According to delegate Nguyen Thi Viet Nga, Deputy Head of the National Assembly Delegation of Hai Phong city, this is a bill of law of special importance in institutionalizing the Party's policy on developing modern, autonomous, dual-use defense and security industries - serving both national defense, security and economic development of the country.

National Assembly deputies discuss in groups the draft Law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on National Defense Industry, Security and Industrial Mobilization. (Photo: THUY NGUYEN)

Expressing interest in the Security Industry Development Investment Fund, delegate Viet Nga stated: Conclusion No. 158-KL/TW of the Politburo has allowed the formation of the Security Industry Development Investment Fund, in addition to the Defense Industry Fund stipulated in current law.

However, to avoid overlap and ensure consistency, this draft Law has been adjusted to clearly separate the two funds, assigning the Ministry of National Defense to manage the Defense Industry Fund and the Ministry of Public Security to manage the Security Industry Investment and Development Fund.

The delegates said that this separation is reasonable and needs to be clearly institutionalized in the law. Because the two sectors have different tasks, management mechanisms and resources, merging them into one fund has caused many confusions in implementation.

Sharing the same view, delegate Be Minh Duc (Cao Bang Delegation) agreed to support the separation between the two funds to create initiative in developing the defense industry and security industry.

However, delegate Be Minh Duc suggested that the drafting agency study and supplement regulations on public and transparent monitoring mechanisms of both types of funds to ensure publicity and transparency, avoid duplication; at the same time, improve the efficiency of State budget use as well as prevent risks and losses in financial management.

Delegate Nguyen Quoc Han (Ca Mau Delegation) speaks at the discussion group. (Photo: THUY NGUYEN)

Agreeing with the policy of separating into two independent funds for more effective management, delegate Nguyen Quoc Han (Ca Mau Delegation) suggested that it is necessary to carefully consider the relationship between the two funds and the two defense-security industrial complexes to avoid overlap and waste of resources.

Delegates also noted that the establishment of funds requires a strict, public, and transparent monitoring mechanism to avoid arbitrary application or abuse in venture investment.

At the same time, it is proposed to add a mechanism to encourage the private sector to participate in the security industry, especially high-tech enterprises, to diversify resources and promote innovation.

Clarifying the authority and responsibility mechanism of the Security Industry Development Management Council

In Clause 7, Article 79 of the draft Law, there is a provision on the Security Industry Development Management Council established by decision of the Minister of Public Security and the Chairman of the Council.

Delegate Ma Thi Thuy (Tuyen Quang Delegation) speaks at the discussion group. (Photo: THUY NGUYEN)

Delegate Ma Thi Thuy (Tuyen Quang Delegation) commented that the establishment of this Council is necessary to strengthen the coordination, consultation and management mechanism for security industry development activities among ministries, branches, localities and enterprises.

However, delegates pointed out that the draft has not yet clarified the legal position, functions, tasks, powers and relationship of the Council with the agency in charge of security industry, especially with the Ministry of Public Security - the agency performing the State management function in this field.

To ensure consistency in management and avoid overlapping of authority, female delegate Doan Tuyen Quang proposed that the Drafting Committee clearly define the nature of this Council as an advisory, inter-sectoral coordination body or an executive management agency.

At the same time, specifically define the responsibilities between the Council and the agency in charge of security industry, avoid duplication of functions; clarify the decision-making authority, responsibility mechanism and working regime of the Council, ensuring feasibility in implementation when the law is promulgated.

Delegate Lo Thi Viet Ha (Tuyen Quang Delegation) speaks at the discussion group. (Photo: THUY NGUYEN)

Considering that this provision in the draft law is still general, delegate Lo Thi Viet Ha (Tuyen Quang delegation) suggested that the drafting agency should stipulate principles in the draft law. In case there is no detailed provision in the draft law, it is recommended that the Government provide detailed regulations on this Council to ensure strictness and more detail.

Delegate Le Nhat Thanh (Hanoi City Delegation) also proposed to study and clarify the position, functions and tasks of the Security Industry Development Management Council or assign the Minister of Public Security to regulate; recommend clearly defining the responsibilities of the "Security Industry Specialized Agency" (in Clause 6, Article 79 of the current Law) and the "Security Industry Development Management Council" (in Clause 7, Article 79 newly added).

THU HANG

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