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| Citizens of Thai Binh province carrying out administrative procedures at the Public Administration Service Center. (Source: VNA) |
According to a draft amendment to the Law on Organization of Local Governments, district-level administrative units and local governments will be dissolved as of July 1, 2025. This move streamlines the local government model from a three-tier system to a more efficient two-tier structure, removing the district level entirely.
The Ministry of Home Affairs has announced that the draft law will be presented to the Government for review and subsequent submission to the National Assembly during its 9th session, anticipated to commence in early May.
In comparison to the current law, which consists of 50 articles, the proposed amendment is expected to encompass 51 articles. This includes four new articles, four unchanged, three removed—pertaining to the functions and powers of district-level local governments—and 43 articles that have been revised and supplemented to align with the new structure.
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| Individuals undertaking administrative procedures in Yen Duong commune, Tam Dao district, Vinh Phuc province. (Image source: VNA) |
The draft amendment delineates the responsibilities and powers of each tier of local government. The provincial level, including provinces and centrally-run cities, will focus on formulating mechanisms, policies, strategies, and master plans. It will also address issues that transcend communal boundaries, necessitate specialized expertise, and require uniform implementation across the province.
Meanwhile, the commune level will be responsible for executing policies from central and provincial authorities, with a sharp focus on citizen-centric tasks. This includes directly tackling community issues and delivering essential public services to residents. Additionally, the commune-level government will foster community engagement and encourage local autonomy and creativity. It is important to note that the commune-level local government will assume the responsibilities and powers currently held by both the district and commune tiers.
One of the key features of this draft amendment is the empowerment of the commune level to issue legal normative documents, enabling them to make decisions within their jurisdiction and management scope.
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