HCM city to scrap local legislative bodies in 2021
(VOVWORLD) - Following National Assembly (NA) approval on Monday, HCMC is set to abolish all district and ward legislatures by July next year to streamline its administrative apparatus, VnExpress reported.
 NA deputies of HCM city press the button to approve a resolution on the municipal administrative apparatus. (Photo: QH) |
The NA passed a resolution at an ongoing session that will take effect on January 1 next year and be implemented within six months.
Ward and district people’s committees will be responsible for approving their public investment plans and socio-economic development tasks.
The move is expected to help the city reduce its payroll and save more than 51 million USD a year in salaries and other costs.
After HCM city, Hanoi and central city Da Nang will also abolish district and ward people’s councils.