Vietnam Ministry of Home Affairs Issues New Guidelines for Commune-Level Public Service Units

Vietnam's Ministry of Home Affairs has issued new guidelines for the organization and restructuring of multi-sector public service units at the commune level. This directive aligns with national policies and resolutions from the Central Steering Committee and the government, aimed at streamlining public services.

The guidelines, based on Decree 283 which amends Decree 120, specify the conditions for establishing, reorganizing, and dissolving public service units. This includes units providing basic and essential multi-sector services at the commune level. The Ministry of Home Affairs has delegated authority to the People's Committees at the commune level to make decisions regarding these units, ensuring alignment with the principles of administrative decentralization.

Function, duties, powers, and organizational structures for these multi-sector units are further detailed in Decree 150 and its amendment, Decree 370. These decrees stipulate that line ministries must issue specific guidance on the functions and structures of public service units within their respective sectors. Provincial People's Committees are responsible for overseeing these directives, ensuring they meet local needs.

Commune-level People's Committees will then define the specific functions, duties, powers, and organizational structures of the public service units under their jurisdiction, in accordance with guidance from line ministries and provincial authorities. Localities facing difficulties are advised to consult with the relevant line ministries for clarification.

Regarding job positions, the Ministry of Home Affairs is currently drafting a decree to implement the 2025 Law on Public Employees. Until this decree is issued, local authorities are to continue following existing regulations on job positions.