Ho Chi Minh City: Establishment of the Department of Natural Resources

(NLĐO) - The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Natural Resources and Environment was established by merging the Department of Natural Resources and Environment and the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.

On the afternoon of March 3rd, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Natural Resources and Environment held a ceremony to announce the resolution establishing the Department of Natural Resources and Environment and the personnel decisions following the merger.

The Department of Natural Resources and Environment was established by merging the Department of Natural Resources and Environment and the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.

The Board of Directors of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Natural Resources and Environment consists of a director and seven deputy directors.

The Director of the Department of Natural Resources and Environment is Mr. Nguyen Toan Thang; the seven Deputy Directors are: Ms. Nguyen Thi Thanh My, Mr. Nguyen Minh Nhut, Mr. Huynh Van Thanh, Mr. Vo Trung Truc, Mr. Nguyen Xuan Hoang, Mr. Nguyen Huu Hoai Phu, and Mr. Duong Duc Trong.

According to Nguyen Toan Thang, Director of the Department of Natural Resources and Environment, after the merger, a state management agency has been formed with an organizational structure comprising 13 specialized departments, 7 administrative units, and 12 affiliated public service units.

Accordingly, compared to before the merger, the number of departments/divisions has decreased from 17 (including 11 departments of the Department of Natural Resources and Environment and 6 departments of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development) to 13 departments.

Mr. Nguyen Toan Thang presented the appointment decisions for the leaders of the specialized departments.

While the number of administrative units remained at 7, the number of public service units decreased from 16 (9 units of the Department of Natural Resources and Environment and 7 units of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development) to 12 public service units.

According to Mr. Thang, in terms of staffing, the total number of officials, civil servants, and employees of the Department of Natural Resources and Environment decreased from 2,863 to 2,529, a reduction of 334 people.

Of these, 286 officials from the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development were transferred to the People's Committees of districts, counties, Thu Duc City, the Department of Industry and Trade, the Management Board of the High-Tech Agricultural Zone, and the Management Board of the High-Tech Zone.

The Director of the Department of Natural Resources and Environment of Ho Chi Minh City believes that for the new system to operate smoothly and effectively, each official needs to have flexible thinking and prioritize the collective interest over personal interest.

The Director of the Department of Natural Resources and Environment emphasized that streamlining the organizational structure not only helps reduce overlapping functions and responsibilities but also improves management and operational efficiency, creating uniformity in the management of natural resources, the environment, and rural development.

According to Mr. Thang, this merger has brought about considerable concern. Changes in organizational structure, tasks, and job positions may leave many feeling bewildered and unfamiliar.

"However, I hope that everyone can view this change in a positive light. This is an opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute more to the sustainable development of the city," Mr. Thang emphasized.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/tp-hcm-thanh-lap-so-tai-nguyen-moi-truong-giam-4-phong-196250303185510383.htm