Da Nang – a leading tourist destination in the region and the world. (Photo: Tran Le Lam/VNA)

The Head of the Steering Committee for the implementation of Resolution No. 136/2024/QH15 dated June 26, 2024 of the National Assembly on the organization of urban government and piloting a number of specific mechanisms and policies for the development of Da Nang city is the Prime Minister.

Deputy Heads of the Steering Committee include: Minister of Planning and Investment (Standing Deputy Head); Secretary of the Da Nang City Party Committee.

These are some of the main contents of Decision No. 925/QD-TTg on the establishment of the Steering Committee for the implementation of Resolution No. 136/2024/QH15 dated June 26, 2024 of the National Assembly on the organization of urban government and piloting a number of specific mechanisms and policies for the development of Da Nang city, which was just signed and issued by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 30, 2024.

According to the Decision, the Steering Committee is an inter-sectoral coordination organization to assist the Prime Minister in researching, directing, and coordinating the resolution of important, inter-sectoral tasks in the process of organizing the implementation of Resolution No. 136/2024/QH15 on the organization of urban government and piloting a number of specific mechanisms and policies for the development of Da Nang city (Resolution).

The duties and powers of the Steering Committee include: Assisting the Prime Minister in urging relevant ministries and agencies to organize the implementation of the Resolution.

Research and propose to the Prime Minister directions and solutions to resolve important, inter-sectoral issues regarding the implementation of the Resolution.

Direct and coordinate between ministries, ministerial-level agencies, government agencies and relevant agencies and organizations in resolving important, inter-sectoral issues regarding the implementation of the Resolution.

Direct relevant ministries and agencies to implement the Regulations on organization and operation of the Steering Committee, the Plan for implementing the Resolution and other related tasks in the Resolution according to assigned functions and tasks; closely and effectively coordinate in advising and proposing solutions to implement the Resolution; promptly report difficulties and problems beyond their authority and propose solutions to submit to competent authorities for consideration and handling of problems arising in practice (if any).

Perform other specific tasks assigned by the Prime Minister related to the implementation of the Resolution.

The Steering Committee members include representatives of the leaders of the following ministries and agencies: Planning and Investment; Finance; Transport; Industry and Trade; Natural Resources and Environment; Home Affairs; Science and Technology; Agriculture and Rural Development; Public Security; Justice; Information and Communications; Construction; Government Office, Chairman of the People's Council, Chairman of the People's Committee of Da Nang City.

The Ministry of Planning and Investment is the standing body of the Steering Committee.

The Decision clearly states that the Ministry of Planning and Investment is the standing body of the Steering Committee, assisting the Head of the Steering Committee in developing the Steering Committee's work plan and program; developing the Steering Committee's organization and operation regulations for submission to the Head of the Steering Committee for promulgation.

Agencies with members participating in the Steering Committee use their existing apparatus to perform tasks to assist the Steering Committee, operating on a part-time basis.

The operating expenses of the Steering Committee are guaranteed by the state budget and are arranged in the regular operating expenses of the agencies that are members of the Steering Committee, ensuring compliance with the provisions of the State Budget Law./.