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Decree 62/2023/ND-CP amending the tasks and powers of the Provincial and Central-affiliated City Anti-Terrorism Steering Committee

Decree 62/2023/ND-CP amending the tasks and powers of the Provincial and Central-affiliated City Anti-terrorism Steering Committees, how? Your question from Q.P in Gia Lai

Is there a Decree on amending the duties and powers of the Provincial and Municipal Counter-Terrorism Steering Committees?

On August 18, 2023, the Government of Vietnam issued Decree 62/2023/ND-CP on amending and supplementing a number of articles of Decree 07/2014/ND-CP dated January 27, 2014, of the Government of Vietnam, which stipulates the organization, duties, powers, and coordination relationships of the Counter-Terrorism Steering Committees at all levels.

According to the provisions of Article 10 Decree 07/2014/ND-CP, the duties and powers of the Provincial and Municipal Counter-Terrorism Steering Committees are as follows:

Duties and Powers of the Provincial and Municipal Counter-Terrorism Steering Committees

1. Perform the duties and powers specified in Clause 2, Article 13 of the Law on Counter-Terrorism.

2. Advise the People's Committee and Chairman of the People's Committee of the province or centrally-affiliated city to handle terrorism cases occurring locally, except for cases under the advising and handling authority of the National Counter-Terrorism Steering Committee, the Ministry of Public Security Counter-Terrorism Steering Committee, and the Ministry of National Defense Counter-Terrorism Steering Committee.

3. Perform other duties and powers as assigned by the People's Committee and the Chairman of the People's Committee of the province or centrally-affiliated city.

In Clause 3, Article 1 Decree 62/2023/ND-CP, amending and supplementing Article 10 Decree 07/2014/ND-CP as follows:

Duties and Powers of the Provincial and Municipal Counter-Terrorism Steering Committees

1. Perform the duties and powers specified in Clause 2, Article 13 of the Law on Counter-Terrorism.

2. Advise the People's Committee and Chairman of the People's Committee of the province or centrally-affiliated city to handle terrorism cases occurring locally, except for cases under the advising and handling authority of the National Counter-Terrorism Steering Committee, the Ministry of Public Security Counter-Terrorism Steering Committee, and the Ministry of National Defense Counter-Terrorism Steering Committee.

2a. Advise and assist the People's Committee and Chairman of the People's Committee of the province or centrally-affiliated city in organizing, directing counter-proliferation activities of weapons of mass destruction according to the provisions of Decree 81/2019/ND-CP dated November 11, 2019, of the Government of Vietnam on counter-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.

2b. Assist the People's Committee and Chairman of the People's Committee of the province or centrally-affiliated city in performing tasks of commanding and countering unlawful interference in civil aviation activities in areas with airports and civil aviation facilities and equipment according to the provisions of Decree 92/2015/ND-CP dated October 13, 2015, of the Government of Vietnam on civil aviation security.

3. Perform other duties and powers as assigned by the People's Committee and Chairman of the People's Committee of the province or centrally-affiliated city.

Thus, Decree 62/2023/ND-CP has supplemented Clause 2a and Clause 2b of Article 10 Decree 07/2014/ND-CP on advising the Provincial People's Committee in handling terrorism cases occurring locally.

Decree 62/2023/ND-CP amending the duties and powers of the Provincial and Municipal Counter-Terrorism Steering Committees

Decree 62/2023/ND-CP amending the duties and powers of the Provincial and Municipal Counter-Terrorism Steering Committees (Image from the Internet)

How does Decree 62/2023/ND-CP amend and supplement the duties and powers of the Counter-Terrorism Steering Committees of ministries and central authorities?

In Clause 2, Article 1 Decree 62/2023/ND-CP, amending and supplementing the duties and powers of the Counter-Terrorism Steering Committees of ministries and central authorities as follows:

- Perform duties and powers prescribed in Clause 3, Article 13 of the 2013 Law on Counter-Terrorism

- Coordinate with the Ministry of Public Security Counter-Terrorism Steering Committee, Ministry of National Defense Counter-Terrorism Steering Committee, and the Provincial and Municipal Counter-Terrorism Steering Committees to advise and assist the Minister or the Head of the subordinate agency in organizing and directing counter-terrorism work.

- Advise and assist the Minister or the Head of the subordinate agency in organizing and directing counter-proliferation activities of weapons of mass destruction according to the provisions of Decree 81/2019/ND-CP dated November 11, 2019, of the Government of Vietnam on counter-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.

- Perform other duties and powers as prescribed by law and as assigned by the Minister or Head of the subordinate agency.

Supplementary policies on the activities of the Counter-Terrorism Steering Committees in Decree 62/2023/ND-CP?

In Clause 4, Article 1 Decree 62/2023/ND-CP, adding Clause 1a after Clause 1, Article 11 Decree 07/2014/ND-CP, supplemented as follows:

- Members of the Counter-Terrorism Steering Committees at all levels work concurrently, perform duties, and exercise rights according to the Operational Regulations of the Steering Committee, and use the seal of the agency where they work. In case the Head of the Steering Committee is absent or delegates, the Deputy Head performs the duties and exercises the powers of the Head and is responsible before the law for their decisions.

* Note: Decree 62/2023/ND-CP takes effect from October 5, 2023.

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