What are the working principles of the Innovation Council of the General Department of Taxation of Vietnam?

What are the working principles of the Innovation Council of the General Department of Taxation of Vietnam?

Based on Article 6 of the Regulations on innovation activities issued with Decision 928/QD-TCT 2024, the working principles of the Council are stipulated as follows:

Working Principles of the Council

1. The Council operates under collective policies, ensuring democracy, transparency, accuracy, and decisions by the majority.

2. Members of the Council work independently during the evaluation process and bear personal responsibility before the Council for their opinions, recommendations, and proposals.

3. During Council meetings, voting is conducted by raising hands or ballots. A conclusion is approved when at least 2/3 of the Council members agree (for absentee members, written opinions must be collected).

4. In cases where it is not feasible to hold a Council meeting, the Council's Standing Committee sends written requests for opinions from Council members, compiles the results, and reports to the Chairman for a conclusion based on the principles mentioned above.

Accordingly, based on the above regulations, the working principles of the Innovation Council of the General Department of Taxation of Vietnam are as follows:

- The Council operates under collective policies, ensuring democracy, transparency, accuracy, and decisions by the majority.

- Members of the Council work independently during the evaluation process and bear personal responsibility before the Council for their opinions, recommendations, and proposals.

- During Council meetings, voting is conducted by raising hands or ballots. A conclusion is approved when at least 2/3 of the Council members agree (for absentee members, written opinions must be collected).

- In cases where it is not feasible to hold a Council meeting, the Council's Standing Committee sends written requests for opinions from Council members, compiles the results, and reports to the Chairman for a conclusion based on the principles mentioned above.

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Which agencies are included in the Innovation Council of the General Department of Taxation of Vietnam?

Based on Article 4 of the Regulations on innovation activities issued with Decision 928/QD-TCT 2024, the structure and composition of the Innovation Council are as follows:

The Innovation Council consists of the Innovation Council of the General Department of Taxation of Vietnam and the Base Innovation Council.

(1) Innovation Council of the General Department of Taxation of Vietnam

- Council Chairman: Leadership of the General Department of Taxation of Vietnam is the Council Chairman.

- Standing Vice Chairman of the Council: Director General - Permanent Deputy Head of the Reform & Modernization Committee.

- Members include leaders of Departments/Bureaus/Units under and affiliated with the General Department of Taxation of Vietnam as proposed by the Standing Committee of the Innovation Council to the General Director for decision-making appropriate to specific stages.

- The Reform and Modernization Committee is the permanent unit of the Innovation Council of the General Department of Taxation of Vietnam.

- The Innovation Council of the General Department of Taxation of Vietnam also functions as the Innovation Council of the General Department of Taxation of Vietnam agency.

(2) Base Innovation Council

- The Base Innovation Council includes the Innovation Council of the General Department of Taxation of Vietnam agency and the Tax Department Innovation Council.

- The Tax Department Innovation Council is established by the Director of the Tax Department. The number of Council members is determined by the Director, not exceeding 18 people.

+ The composition of the Tax Department Innovation Council includes the leadership of the Tax Department as the Council Chairman; the Permanent Vice Chairman is the Head of the Personnel Department; members are the leaders of various departments and heads of some Tax Branches/Regional Tax Branches as decided by the Director of the Tax Department.

- The Personnel Department is the permanent unit of the Tax Department Innovation Council.

What are the duties and powers of the Chairman of the Innovation Council of the General Department of Taxation of Vietnam?

Based on Article 7 of the Regulations on Innovation Activities issued with Decision 928/QD-TCT 2024, the duties and powers of the Council Chairman are stipulated as follows:

Duties and Powers of the Council Chairman

1. Being accountable to the unit head for the effectiveness of the Council's activities.

2. Organizing and directing all activities of the Council according to these Regulations.

3. Deciding calls for meetings, chairing, and concluding Council meetings, and in the absence of the Chairman, authorizing the Standing Vice Chairman to lead.

4. Signing the Council's documents.

Accordingly, based on the above regulations, the duties and powers of the Chairman of the Innovation Council of the General Department of Taxation of Vietnam include:

- Being accountable to the unit head for the effectiveness of the Council's activities.

- Organizing and directing all activities of the Council according to these Regulations.

- Deciding calls for meetings, chairing, and concluding Council meetings, and in the absence of the Chairman, authorizing the Standing Vice Chairman to lead.

- Signing the Council's documents.