Regulations on the organization and operations of the National Council for Sustainable Development

Regulations on the organization and operations of the National Council for Sustainable Development in Vietnam (Internet image)

On August 27, 2024, the National Council for Sustainable Development issued, attached with Decision 100/QD-HDQPPTBV, the Regulations on Organization and Operation of the National Council for Sustainable Development in Vietnam.

Regulations on the organization and operations of the National Council for Sustainable Development in Vietnam

The regulations issued with Decision 100/QD-HDQPPTBV 2024 clearly state the functions, tasks, powers and members of the Council as regulated in Decision 560/QD-TTg dated June 25, 2024 by the Prime Minister of the Government of Vietnam regarding the establishment of the National Council for Sustainable Development.

The Chairman of the Council decides and is responsible to the Prime Minister of the Government of Vietnam for the entire activity of the Council according to the duties and powers issued in Decision 560/QD-TTg dated June 25, 2024;

Directing and managing uniformly and comprehensively the activities of the Council; considering and deciding the annual work program of the Council, the working content of the Council, and issues that need to seek opinions from the Council; convening, presiding over, and concluding Council meetings; assigning and authorizing the Vice-Chairman of the Council to preside over discussions and decide on specific issues concerning the Council's duties when necessary.

Addressing related proposals within the scope of activities and duties of the Council.

The Vice-Chairman of the Council assists the Chairman of the Council in managing and addressing specific tasks related to the organization and implementation of the Council's duties as assigned and authorized by the Chairman of the Council; directing the compilation of the annual work program of the Council, presenting it to the Chairman of the Council for consideration and decision; proposing the Chairman of the Council to preside over ad-hoc meetings to resolve arising issues, suggestions, recommendations from ministries, central and local authorities, businesses, international organizations, and development partners. Directly directing the activities of the Ministry of Planning and Investment - the Standing Agency of the Council. Organizing and coordinating work among Council members and between the Council and related agencies to effectively perform the functions and duties of the Council...

Council members are responsible to the Chairman of the Council for the content and results of the assigned tasks; proactively proposing issues within the Council's functions and duties and issues related to sustainable development for the fields under their agency's or organization's functions and duties.

Working Principles of the Council in Vietnam

According to Article 7 of the Regulations issued with Decision 100/QD-HDQPPTBV 2024, the working principles of the Council in Vietnam are as follows:

- The Council works on the principle of democracy, emphasizing individual responsibility of the head and implementing the conclusions of the Chairman of the Council; the Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Council members are responsible for their decisions and advisory opinions in the Council's work.

- The Council's advisory opinions and proposals are discussed collectively and concluded by the Chairman of the Council.

- Major and complex issues need to organize opinions from experts, scientists, and other related parties before bringing them to the Council for discussion.

- The Council operates according to the annual work program approved by the Chairman of the Council through meetings or written opinions.

- When necessary, the Chairman of the Council directs research, investigation, and survey on issues related to sustainable development to serve the preparation of reports and advisory work according to the Council's functions and duties.

- Council members work on a concurrent basis according to policies.

More details can be found in Decision 100/QD-HDQPPTBV issued on August 27, 2024.

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