05 major functions and tasks of specialized information technology units in Vietnam

According to Decree No. 64/2007/NĐ-CP of Vietnam’s Government, 05 major functions and tasks of specialized information technology units in state agencies' operations are specified as follows:

1. To propose, elaborate, and organize the implementation of, five-year and annual plans on information technology application.

2. To elaborate regulations and rules on information technology application activities in their respective branches or localities and submit them to heads of agencies for consideration and decision and organize these activities.

3. To collect, store and process information in service of their agencies' leaders' direction and administration work.

4. To manage, operate, and guide the use of information infrastructure in service of direction, administration and professional work in their respective branches and localities; to assure technical and information safety.

5. To build and maintain the operation of websites of their respective branches or localities; to organize and ensure technical issues for the provision of public administrative services.

Concurrently, heads of specialized information technology units in state agencies shall hold the post of chief information technology officer and be responsible for organizing and administering information technology application activities. Major tasks and powers of chief information technology officers are as follows:

- To directly advise and assist their agencies' leaders in formulating strategies, policies and plans on information technology application in their respective branches or localities;

- To organize and administer the implementation of information technology application plans already approved;

- To direct the elaboration of regulations and guidance on technical and professional management in information technology application in conformity with prescribed technical standards and regulations; to propose, and direct the formulation of standards and technical regulations on information technology;

- To participate in directing coordination with other state agencies in formulating and organizing the implementation of inter-sectoral information technology application projects.

View more details at Decree No. 64/2007/NĐ-CP of Vietnam’s Government, effective from May 18, 2007.

Ty Na

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