23 Communes in Ho Chi Minh City Basically Meet Conditions to Become Wards

Ho Chi Minh City is making significant strides in its urban development, with 23 out of 54 communes having preliminarily met the conditions to be elevated to the status of urban districts, or 'phường'. This move is part of a broader initiative to streamline administrative structures and enhance urban management within the bustling metropolis.

According to Mr. Nguyễn Bắc Nam, Deputy Director of the Department of Home Affairs, these 23 communes have completed self-assessments and submitted their dossiers for review. The department is now collaborating with various other agencies, including the Departments of Planning and Architecture, Statistics, and Agriculture and Rural Development, to meticulously evaluate whether these communes meet the stringent criteria set forth for establishing urban administrative units.

While progress has been made, the process is not without its challenges. Several communes, such as Bình Hưng, Dầu Tiếng, Phước Hải, An Nhơn Tây, Ngãi Giao, Bắc Tân Uyên, and Bàu Bàng, still need to provide supplementary evidence to solidify their eligibility. Furthermore, the Department of Home Affairs is awaiting appraisal opinions from other key departments like Finance, Construction, and the Ho Chi Minh City Police. This inter-agency coordination is crucial for a comprehensive assessment before the proposals can be forwarded to the City People's Committee and subsequently the Standing Committee of the City Party Committee for approval.

The Department of Home Affairs has set a firm deadline of June 15 for the submission of these dossiers to the Ministry of Home Affairs. They are urging all involved departments and agencies to prioritize their reviews and provide the necessary cooperation to ensure that the first batch of 23 communes, which have largely met the required standards, can proceed smoothly in their transition to urban districts. This administrative upgrade is expected to bring about more efficient governance and development in the designated areas.

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đến nay có 23/54 xã (chiếm tỉ lệ 32% tổng số đơn vị hành chính) đã tự rà soát đánh giá hiện trạng và gửi hồ sơ đề nghị thành lập đơn vị hành chính đô thị.