Delegates of the People's Council must have a Vietnamese nationality

Specifically, according to Clause 3 Article 2 of the Law on amendments to some Articles of the Law on Government Organization and Law on Local Government Organization of Vietnam amending standards of conduct of delegates of the People’s Council, delegates of the People's Council must satisfy the condition to have one nationality is Vietnamese.

Thus, from July 01, 2020, delegates of the People's Council must have one nationality is Vietnamese.

In addition to the above criteria, delegates of the People's Council must satisfy the following standards:

- Show their loyalty towards the Country, People and Constitution, and strive to accomplish the reform task with a view to achieving the goal of a prosperous people, a strong country, and an equitable, democratic and civilized society.

- Demonstrate their good moral character, diligence, frugality, justice, frugality, and be a good law-abiding citizen; have a strong determination to struggle against corruption, restrain luxury or extravagance, and prevent bureaucratic, imperious and authoritarian behaviors and other violations against laws.

- Meet rigorous academic and professional standards, and have capability, good health and working experience as well as prestige to perform duties of a delegate; prove eligible to get involved in operations of the People's Council.

- Stay closely connected to the People, listen to opinions of constructive advice from the People and gain the People’s confidence.

Besides, the Law on amendments to some Articles of the Law on Government Organization and Law on Local Government Organization of Vietnam also amends Clause 3 of Article 6 of Law on Local Government Organization 2015 of Vietnam, according to which the Standing People's Council is the standing committee of the People's Council exercising powers and performing duties in accordance with provisions laid down in this Law and other relevant regulations of law; bearing responsibility and reporting their task performance to the People's Council. Members of the standing People's Council are not simultaneously members of the People's Committee at the same level.

View more details at the Law on amendments to some Articles of the Law on Government Organization and Law on Local Government Organization of Vietnam, effective from July 01, 2020.

Thu Ba

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