Flexible authorization, measures applied in emergency situations

Clearly define responsibilities

Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Quang Phuong chaired the meeting on the afternoon of October 27. *Photo: quochoi.vn*

Chairman of the National Assembly's Committee on National Defense, Security and Foreign Affairs Le Tan Toi said that on October 22, the National Assembly Standing Committee had a full report explaining, accepting and revising the 35-page draft Law on State of Emergency (TTKC) with 35 groups of contents sent to the delegates. The draft Law has been accepted and revised, including 6 Chapters and 36 Articles.

Accordingly, some opinions of National Assembly deputies suggested reviewing to prescribe measures applied in TTKC that are comprehensive, appropriate, specific, inheriting measures already prescribed in specialized laws; supplementing regulations on decentralization, delegation of authority, measures, and policies suitable to the situation and characteristics of localities and areas in TTKC.

Based on the delegates' opinions, the National Assembly Standing Committee directed the study and revision of Chapter III, which stipulates applicable measures corresponding to three types of administrative procedures, including: administrative procedures in case of disaster; administrative procedures on national security, social order and safety; and administrative procedures on national defense.

At the same time, add 1 article (Article 12) regulating the principles and authority to apply measures in TTKC and review and adjust regulations on relief, support and support policies; on training, coaching, and drills on TTKC; on regimes and policies for organizations and individuals participating in TTKC activities.

Chairman of the National Assembly's Committee on National Defense, Security and Foreign Affairs Le Tan Toi presents the Report. *Photo: quochoi.vn*

Accordingly, the application of measures of the Law must ensure the following principles: Prioritizing the protection of national and ethnic interests, people's lives and health; applying one or more measures to be flexible in responding to and overcoming TTKC.

The Prime Minister has the authority to decide on the application of measures prescribed by the Law and the duration of application; the agency, organization or person responsible for implementing the measures in the TTKC.

In cases of real necessity, for the benefit of the nation and people, after receiving the consent of competent authorities, the Prime Minister shall decide to apply measures not yet prescribed by law to respond to and overcome natural disasters or apply measures prescribed in this Law when natural disasters have not yet been announced or publicized. In cases of necessity, the Prime Minister shall authorize the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee to decide to apply measures in accordance with the provisions of the Law.

Regarding the authority of the Chairman of the People's Committee at all levels, the draft Law stipulates that, within the scope of their duties and powers, they decide to apply civil defense measures applied in TTKC.

Strengthening international cooperation

Delegate Ta Dinh Thi ( Hanoi Delegation) speaks at the discussion. *Photo: quochoi.vn*

Delegate Ta Dinh Thi (Hanoi Delegation) said that the assignment, decentralization, delegation of power and close coordination between agencies, organizations and forces as stipulated in Clause 4, Article 3 of the draft Law is an important foundation to avoid overlapping and lack of synchronization when incidents occur.

In addition, Article 12 also stipulates that the Prime Minister has the authority to decide on the application of measures in the TTKC, and can delegate authority to the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee if necessary. These regulations demonstrate flexibility but still ensure consistency and transparency in command and operation.

"To ensure the effectiveness of the coordination mechanism and feasibility in implementation, it is necessary to add a provision assigning the Government to promulgate inter-sectoral coordination regulations at all levels in managing and responding to natural disasters according to the provisions of this Law and specialized laws," delegate Ta Dinh Thi suggested.

According to delegate Ta Dinh Thi, it is necessary to study and supplement regulations on building a national data platform on TTKC, ensuring connection and communication from the central to local levels, integrating early warning systems, monitoring, forecasting and resource coordination.

“It is necessary to invest in an emergency communication system that can operate in conditions where infrastructure is affected and to increase online training and response drills to improve the capacity of core forces and the community,” delegate Ta Dinh Thi suggested.

Delegate Pham Van Hoa (Dong Thap Delegation) speaks at the discussion. *Photo: quochoi.vn*

Delegate Pham Van Hoa (Dong Thap Delegation) was concerned about the issue of international cooperation stipulated in Article 8. According to the delegate, this content is very necessary because every year in our country there are still many situations similar to "disasters", such as the previous Covid-19 epidemic or storms and floods that caused great damage to people and property.

Therefore, international cooperation in preventing and forecasting natural disasters and epidemics is essential. This is a necessary and sufficient condition for closer cooperation with countries with better forecasting capabilities, helping to provide information for proactive prevention.

At the discussion session, Minister of National Defense - General Phan Van Giang received the opinions and recommendations of the delegates. The Minister said that the important thing is to make the Law take effect as soon as possible.

Minister of National Defense Phan Van Giang receives opinions from delegates. *Photo: quochoi.vn*

“We will continue to research so that the Prime Minister can issue orders or report to competent authorities, ensuring the mobilization of forces, use of means and application of response measures in the three mentioned areas are quick, effective, and meet practical requirements,” Minister Phan Van Giang emphasized.

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