Regulations on organization and operation of the National Council for Sustainable Development

The Regulations clearly state: the functions, tasks, powers and members of the Council are stipulated in Decision No. 560/QD-TTg dated June 25, 2024 of the Prime Minister on the establishment of the National Council on Sustainable Development.

The Chairman of the Council decides and is responsible to the Prime Minister for all activities of the Council according to the tasks and powers of the Council promulgated in Decision No. 560/QD-TTg dated June 25, 2024; directs and manages the Council's activities in a unified and comprehensive manner; reviews and decides on the Council's annual work program, the Council's work content and issues requiring the Council's opinion; convenes, chairs and concludes Council meetings...

The Vice Chairman of the Council assists the Chairman of the Council in managing and resolving a number of specific tasks related to the organization and implementation of the Council's tasks as assigned and authorized by the Council; directs the synthesis and development of the Council's annual work program, submits it to the Chairman of the Council for consideration and decision; proposes the Chairman of the Council to chair extraordinary meetings to resolve arising issues, proposals and recommendations from ministries, branches, localities, enterprises, international organizations and development partners. Directly directs the activities of the Ministry of Planning and Investment - the Standing Agency of the Council. Organizes coordination of work among Council members, between the Council and relevant agencies to effectively perform the functions and tasks of the Council...

Council members are responsible to the Council Chairman for the content and results of assigned tasks; proactively propose issues within the functions and tasks of the Council and issues related to sustainable development in the areas within the functions and tasks of their agencies and organizations.

Working principles of the Council

The Council operates on democratic principles, promotes the personal responsibility of the leader and implements the conclusions of the Council Chairman; the Chairman, Vice Chairman and Council members are responsible for their decisions and advice in the work of the Council.

The Council's advice and recommendations are discussed collectively and concluded by the Council Chairman.

For large, complex issues, it is necessary to consult experts, scientists and other relevant parties before bringing them to the Council for discussion.

The Council's activities are based on an annual work program approved by the Council Chairman and passed through meetings or written opinions.

When necessary, the Chairman of the Council directs the implementation of research, investigation and survey on issues related to sustainable development to serve the preparation of reports and advisory and consulting work according to the functions and tasks of the Council.

Council members work part-time.

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