National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue emphasized the above in his closing remarks at the National Conference summarizing the work of the People's Councils of provinces and centrally-run cities in 2023 and implementing the work plan for 2024, on the afternoon of March 25. .
Powerful transformation
Speaking at the end of the Conference, National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue said that through reviewing reports and discussions at the conference, 2023 has opportunities, advantages, challenges, and difficulties mixed together, of which difficulties are mixed. difficulties and challenges were more than forecast, but the country achieved many important and comprehensive results, highly appreciated by international friends. In that common achievement, there is a very important contribution from the National Assembly and local elected bodies.
“If at the 2022 Conference it was said that there is a fresh breeze in the organization and operation of local elected bodies, then this Conference further confirms that the above statement is correct and shows that the That innovation has a wider scope, more pervasive impact, better and more uniform results than last year," the National Assembly Chairman shared.
Reviewing the results of activities, the Chairman of the National Assembly clearly stated that the amount of work of the People's Council last year was very large. The People's Councils of provinces and cities have held 357 meetings, on average each province holds 5,6 meetings/year; including many thematic meetings and extraordinary meetings. With a large number of meetings held, the number of resolutions issued is also at a record level with 6.377 resolutions, of which 1.681 resolutions contain legal norms.
Regarding supervision, there were 1.322 supervision teams in 63 provinces/cities, thereby discovering 13.273 problems and inadequacies. In 2023, votes of confidence will also be conducted for positions at the provincial and district levels.
The Chairman of the National Assembly acknowledged that the activities of the People's Council are increasingly effective and realistic, making an important contribution to the implementation of socio-economic development tasks and general tasks of the locality. The Chairman of the National Assembly pointed out and praised localities: Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Hai Phong, Ba Ria - Vung Tau, Binh Duong, Quang Ninh, Bac Giang, Hau Giang, Khanh Hoa, Nam Dinh, Hung Yen…
The Chairman of the National Assembly emphasized that practice has proven that in places where the People's Council operates actively and effectively, under the leadership of the Central Government, Party Committees and the cooperation of local authorities, there is development. has a good growth rate and budget revenue. This shows the important role of elected bodies...
Also according to the Chairman of the National Assembly, the People's Councils of localities have closely followed the provisions of the law, performing comprehensive functions from legislative work to monitoring, questioning, and deciding on important issues, taking votes of confidence and other tasks such as digital transformation, information technology, and foreign affairs.
In legislation and regulation, localities actively implement laws and resolutions of the National Assembly, especially resolutions on specific policy mechanisms. Supervision and questioning have had many innovations, especially after the National Assembly Standing Committee issued Resolution 594/NQ-UBTVQH15. Along with that, on-site monitoring and post-monitoring are paid attention. The vote of confidence is taken seriously.
The Chairman of the National Assembly also evaluated many activities, including the provincial People's Council meeting with many improvements and innovations in the activities of the Standing Committee of the People's Council; The activities of the People's Council Committees have been further enhanced. The role of the Delegate Group and People's Council delegates is important. This shows that the innovations are clear and comprehensive and that there are many new models and good ways of doing things.
The work of receiving citizens and resolving voter petitions is respected and implemented better. The larger the number of problems, the better the resolution rate.
The Chairman of the National Assembly also assessed that information and communication work is focused. Citing some good programs of some localities, the Chairman of the National Assembly said that these are good experiences, models that can be studied, learned, and shared between People's Councils and the National Assembly, which also need to be consulted. for further reinforcement.
Looking back at the great results achieved, National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue praised the People's Councils of provinces and cities for closely following the leadership spirit and direction of party committee leaders, adhering to the resolutions of the Central Government, National Assembly, Government. Along with that is the leadership and direction of the Central Government, the National Assembly, the Government, and the National Assembly Standing Committee; the exploration and innovation of key leaders of the Standing Committee of the People's Council, Committees, Groups and the People's Council delegates themselves. Very close coordination between the government and the People's Council.
"The main reasons for the success of the People's Council in 2023 are the common spirit of "overcoming difficulties and rising up", the Chairman of the National Assembly affirmed.
Comprehensively innovate the activities of the People's Council
Regarding the upcoming direction and tasks, the Chairman of the National Assembly agreed with the proposals of the localities. At the same time, it is recommended that The People's Council continues to closely follow and take advantage of the leadership of the Party Committee and the Standing Party Committee to further organize and operate the People's Council.
Continue to strengthen the implementation of functions of local elected bodies according to the provisions of law to best complete the tasks of 2024. In particular, focus on continuing to review and perfect legal documents local law.
Continue to innovate the People's Council's meetings, because meetings are the basic method of operation of the People's Council. This year, it is necessary to continue to enhance the quality of meetings of the Provincial People's Council, paying more attention to the district and commune levels.
According to the Chairman of the National Assembly, many localities can learn and launch emulation movements like the City People's Council. Hai Phong organized a review of the People's Council's work and launched an emulation and reward movement. "There is no movement without results, only with results can we propose rewards," the National Assembly Chairman stated.
Emphasizing that the quality of People's Council deputies determines the quality of operations of local elected bodies, National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue proposed continuing to pay attention and encourage the activities of People's Council Committees and People's Council Delegation Groups.
At the same time, strengthen local volunteer work; Strengthen citizen reception, resolve complaints and denunciations, and innovate voter contact.
Pay attention to the establishment of new administrative boundaries, especially cities, towns, wards and arrangement of commune and district administrative units. This is the central content that the People's Council is responsible for, especially the policy of dealing with redundant workers, the policy of remuneration for incumbents, retirees and those in the redeployment category.
Pay attention to the planning of People's Council cadres at all levels, preparing resources for People's Council delegates at all levels, moving forward to Party Congresses at all levels.
Increase participation in activities towards the 80th anniversary of the country's founding; 80 years of the first General Election to elect the National Assembly of Vietnam; Encourage local People's Councils to organize mass art performances and choose to organize a Gala night to celebrate the founding day of the People's Council (November 22, 11 - November 1945, 22).
Regarding the recommendations and proposals of the localities, the Chairman of the National Assembly assigned the Delegates Working Committee to be the focal point to fully synthesize the recommendations and proposals of the mentioned localities to report to the National Standing Committee. The Steering Committee seriously considers and resolves the issue./.
