General Secretary To Lam raised 7 key issues for the National Assembly to comment on the 14th Congress Documents.

(CPV) - On the afternoon of November 4, continuing the 10th Session of the 15th National Assembly, at Dien Hong Hall, National Assembly House, General Secretary To Lam spoke and exchanged information at the Session on a number of new points and important orientations in the draft Documents to be submitted to the 14th National Congress of the Party before the delegates discussed in groups.

General Secretary To Lam suggested contents for exchange, discussion, and comments on draft documents to be submitted to the 14th National Party Congress.

Speaking at the session, General Secretary To Lam said that today, the National Assembly will dedicate a session for National Assembly deputies to carry out a very special responsibility, continuing to contribute opinions on the draft documents to be submitted to the 14th National Party Congress. This is a time for those who are directly involved in building the country's legal system to contribute opinions and perfect the content of the documents to be submitted to the 14th National Party Congress, documents that will guide the development path of our nation in the coming years.

“The voices of the National Assembly deputies today are not just personal opinions; they are the voices of the voters that the deputies represent; they are the voices of real life, socio -economics, national defense and security; they are the voices of lawmakers” - the General Secretary emphasized and hoped that the deputies would continue to contribute opinions, at a higher level, with deeper experience, with greater responsibility, hoping that each opinion would go straight to the most fundamental issues of the institutions and methods of organizing the implementation of state power.

In that spirit, General Secretary To Lam suggested 7 groups of contents for delegates to discuss, delve into, and clarify further.

Firstly, giving comments on institutions and laws, in practice, there is still a situation where "the law is correct but it is difficult to implement", "it is clear in the parliament, but at the grassroots level it is difficult". The General Secretary asked the delegates to focus on clearly stating: why are there laws, decrees, and circulars issued very elaborately and densely, but grassroots officials do not dare to implement them; businesses are struggling; people are confused and going back and forth. Where is there overlap, where is there a difference in understanding between ministries and branches, where is authority given but people are forced to take responsibility beyond their control.

“We must aim for a legal system that is “easy to remember, easy to understand, easy to implement”. The wording of the law must be concise, clear, not confusing, and not leave room for abuse or evasion. The promulgated policy must measure the impact, control the risks, and especially create convenience, not create additional procedures. A good law is not a well-written law, but a law that is implemented in life” – the General Secretary stated.

The General Secretary also asked the delegates to clarify: in order for the law to truly come into life, what orientations need to be supplemented and adjusted in the 14th Congress Documents. We must speak frankly to correct and overcome.

Second, regarding the building and perfecting of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam's rule of law state, the General Secretary stated that a rule of law state is not only about having a complete legal system. A rule of law state is first and foremost about respect for the Constitution and the law, control of power, publicity, transparency, and accountability to the people.

The General Secretary hopes that the Delegates’ opinions will focus on the question: have we done enough to ensure that every power is bound within the legal framework, operating within its authority, for its purpose, and in the interests of the People? Are there any gaps that make people feel that “if they want it, they can get it, if they don’t want it, they can’t”? Are there any situations where people have to “ask” for things they should “enjoy”? If there is no complete answer, it means that the rule of law State is not complete.

“Building our rule-of-law State means building a strong state that does not abuse power; has discipline but is not far from the people; acts decisively but must be humane, convincing, and have dialogue. Such orientations need to be made clear in the 14th National Congress Documents,” General Secretary To Lam affirmed.

Third, regarding decentralization, delegation of power and organizational structure, the General Secretary said that we have discussed decentralization and delegation of power for many years; there have been many resolutions and many projects to streamline the apparatus, rearrange focal points, and innovate the local government model. Now we need to answer two questions: (1) what will be decentralized, to whom, and under what conditions?; and (2) what will be the mechanism for responsibility, inspection, and supervision?

Asking delegates to give their direct comments on this issue, General Secretary To Lam stated: Where subordinates can resolve issues more quickly and more closely to the people, they must boldly delegate authority. But delegation of authority does not mean "pushing down work" or "pushing down risks". Delegation of authority must go hand in hand with resources, human resources, tools, and even a legal safety zone so that officials dare to act and take responsibility for the common good, not unjustly taking personal responsibility.

Regarding the two-tier local government model, the General Secretary stated that we are gradually reorganizing, moving towards a streamlined, effective and efficient apparatus. This is a very new, very important and sensitive content, directly related to the lives of the people and grassroots cadres. The General Secretary hopes that delegates will give specific opinions: how should the two-tier model be designed so that people are not far from the government and public services are not interrupted?

“Don’t let the announcement of streamlining the apparatus create more layers of asking and giving in reality. What is more important is what rights and resources the local government has for the task of creating development at the grassroots level. What should be added to the legal corridor for this task?” – the General Secretary emphasized.

The General Secretary also noted that the relationship between the three levels of government: central, provincial/municipal and grassroots must be a smoothly operating entity, sharing responsibilities and supporting each other. Absolutely do not let the three levels "pass responsibility to each other" so that the people run in circles.

Delegates attending the meeting.

Fourth, on the organic relationship between the Party, the State, the Fatherland Front, organizations and the People. According to the General Secretary, we affirm that the Party's leadership role is the decisive factor in all victories of the Vietnamese Revolution. But how to lead? Lead by guidelines, by setting a clean example, by organizing effective implementation, by building trust in the people - or by administrative orders? This answer must be clear, transparent, and convincing to the People.

The General Secretary hopes that delegates will contribute more ideas: what mechanism for the Party to lead absolutely and comprehensively but not do it for him, not make excuses, not be lax; the Government to manage and operate according to the law, dare to take personal responsibility; the Fatherland Front and socio-political organizations to truly become a bridge of trust between the Party, the State and the People. The people are not only beneficiaries but also the subjects participating, supervising, criticizing and accompanying.

If we talk about "people-centered", we must design a mechanism so that people have a real voice, real supervisory rights, and the opportunity to participate meaningfully in issues.

Fifth, on the Party's leadership and governing role in the legal system and in practical management. The General Secretary stated that our Party is the ruling Party. Ruling means taking responsibility before the people for the country's development and for the people's daily lives. Ruling is not only setting out policies, but also organizing implementation, checking implementation, and taking responsibility for results.

Therefore, the documents submitted to the 14th Congress cannot just say "strengthening the Party's leadership" in a general way. We must clarify: The Party leads to ensure that all policies and laws truly serve the people, develop the country, maintain independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity, maintain political and social stability; and preserve the great national unity bloc. The Party leads to fight against sectoral and local thinking, group interests, negativity, corruption, and waste. The Party leads to protect those who dare to think, dare to do, and dare to take responsibility for the common good.

General Secretary To Lam wants delegates to comment on whether the document has stated all these things, is clear, and addresses existing weaknesses.

Sixth, on the spirit of innovation in thinking, innovation in working methods, innovation in national governance according to the motto of creation and for the people. The General Secretary emphasized that the world changes very quickly, domestic practice also changes very quickly, if our thinking is slower than practice, the document will become outdated immediately, even as soon as it is passed. The General Secretary asked the delegates to read the document with the spirit: is there any point that still has the old thinking, old way of speaking, old way of doing? Is there any point where we still maintain the habit of management by asking and giving, while the State should play a role in creating and serving the people and businesses?

We must more clearly affirm the national governance model in the coming period: governance based on transparent laws, reliable data, modern digital infrastructure, streamlined apparatus, honest and disciplined officials, and service. Such governance is development-creating governance, not beg-give governance.

The General Secretary asked the Delegates to contribute specific examples from their respective sectors, localities, and fields: where there are still cumbersome procedures that discourage businesses; where people are frustrated because they have to go back and forth many times without getting things done; where there are still “mechanisms” being used. We should state them directly, not avoid them. Only by looking directly can we correct those shortcomings and limitations.

Photo at the afternoon session on November 4.

Seventh, on new points and breakthroughs. The General Secretary said that the Document Subcommittee has put forward 18 new points, which are considered breakthrough orientations, demonstrating the spirit of daring to innovate, daring to change the development model, daring to reorganize the apparatus and operating methods.

The General Secretary asked delegates to answer two very important questions:

The first question is, are the 18 new points sufficient? Are any of them still at the level of “policy”, “orientation”, “will be studied”, while society is demanding specific answers, a clear roadmap, and clear responsibility?

The second question, according to the delegates, those who are close to the people, understand real life, understand the voters' thoughts, are there any issues that have not been properly named in the document? Are there any knots that if not resolved now, will we have to pay a higher price in the next 5 years? The General Secretary requested to speak frankly, speak completely, and clearly about those points and those findings.

The General Secretary emphasized: The Congress Document is the original document. If we clarify this right now, the process of institutionalization, law-making, and implementation will be smoother, more unified, and less confusing. On the contrary, if the Document is still general and incomplete, when put into law, it will give rise to different understandings, different ways of doing things, and even "applications" according to individual understandings. Thus, the people who suffer the most are the people.

The General Secretary hopes that today's discussion and the following rounds of comments will be truly frank, responsible, and constructive. "What the Party, the National Assembly, the Government, and the People want have a very specific, very close, and very simple common denominator: a country with sustainable development; an orderly, disciplined, warm, and humane society; people are protected and given the opportunity to rise up through their own labor; those who do the right thing by law will be protected, those who do wrong will be dealt with fairly, with no forbidden zones" - General Secretary To Lam affirmed.

The General Secretary asked each National Assembly delegate today to contribute as a representative of the People, and also as a Party member and cadre with profound practical experience. Say what you really see, what you are concerned about, what you dare to take responsibility for. General Secretary To Lam believes that with their working experience, their close connection with voters, and their mettle, the delegates will do very well in this responsibility./.

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