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Constitution amendment committee gathers for initial session

Legislature Head, Trần Thanh Mãn, discloses public access to the comprehensive draft resolution concerning amendments to some articles of the 2013 Constitution and related documents, effective from May 6, inviting public input.

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Constitution amendment committee gathers for initial session

Vietnam's National Assembly Kicks Off Constitution Amendment Process

Hà Nội - In a pivotal move for Vietnam's political landscape, National Assembly (NA) Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn, also heading the recently constituted drafting committee for Constitutional amendments, oversaw the committee's inaugural meeting in Hà Nội on Monday.

The meeting saw Hoàng Thanh Tùng, Chairman of the NA's Committee for Legal and Judicial Affairs and a standing member of the drafting committee, presenting six key documents. These included draft proposals, plans, and operational strategies to shape the upcoming amendments.

The six proposed documents, now under the committee's jurisdiction, were unanimously approved following a consensus among committee members. The documents encompassed a resolution for Constitutional supplementations and amendments, a plan for collecting public feedback, the committee's working regulations, a resolution for member responsibilities, an operational plan for the committee, and a plan for upcoming meetings.

In his address, NA Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn underlined the importance of early and efficient constitutional updating, as per the instructions of Party General Secretary Tô Lâm. The amendments are crucial for forming a new legal foundation for restructuring the country's political system, giving this process a historical significance.

He emphasized the need for swift public consultation, engaging authorities, sectors, and citizens in the amendment process. The full draft resolution, along with accompanying documents, is set to be released for public comment on May 6 via official government, NA, and local authority portals, as well as major media outlets like VTV, VOV, and the VNA.

Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn called for increased and innovative public outreach, encouraging broad engagement and recognizing the high responsibility toward the Constitution's revision. He urged committee members to attend to public opinions and facilitate constructive discussions, ensuring harmony among government employees, Party members, and the public.

Committee members were also tasked with coordinating with ministries, agencies, and local authorities during the consultation phase, diligently studying, synthesizing, and responding to feedback, and maintaining a proactive and dedicated approach despite the tight timeframe and heavy workload. - VNS

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In Vietnam's amendment process, noteworthy aspects include the following:

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn chairs the inaugural meeting of the committee tasked with drafting supplementations and amendments to the 2013 Constitution. VNA/VNS Photo

  1. Governance Restructuring: The amendments aim to reduce the administrative hierarchy from a three-tier to a two-tier system by abolishing the district level, streamlining the national governance structure.
  2. VFF Reorganization: The amendments will likely redefine the role and structure of the Việt Nam Fatherland Front and other socio-political organizations to fit the new governance system, which may involve revisions to Article 9 to bolster the Front's role in the political system.
  3. Legislative Proposal Concentration: Proposals suggest revising Article 84 to centralize the authority for drafting legislation in the VFF's Central Committee, potentially eliminating this right for member organizations like the Trade Union or Farmers' Union.
  4. Public Engagement and Technology Embrace: To improve transparency and involve various stakeholders, a month-long public consultation is planned from May 6 to June 5. The use of modern technologies plays a vital role in enabling flexible and diverse participation in the amendment process.
  5. Urgency and Importance: Updating the Constitution is viewed as essential for providing a legal foundation for necessary political system adjustments, considered critical for the country's development.
  6. The National Assembly of Vietnam, under the leadership of Chairman Trần Thanh Mạnh, commenced the process of amending the Constitution, signifying a crucial step in reshaping the country's political landscape.
  7. Trần Thanh Mạnh, who also heads the drafting committee, emphasized the need for prompt and efficient constitutional updates, alignting with the instructions of Party General Secretary Tô Lâm.
  8. The amendments are significant as they aim to provide a new legal foundation for restructuring the political system, introducing a two-tier national governance structure instead of the current three-tier system.
  9. A month-long public consultation, planned from May 6 to June 5, will be utilized for gathering opinions on the proposed amendments, with inputs to be solicited from various authorities, sectors, and citizens.
  10. Television networks such as VTV, VOV, and the VNA, along with government, NA, and local authority portals, will supplement the dissemination of the full draft resolution and accompanying documents to the public.
  11. The importance of upholding public opinions, fostering constructive discussions, and addressing concerns diligently has been stressed by Trần Thanh Mạnh, recognizing the high responsibility toward the Constitution's revision in the realm of policy-and-legislation and politics.
From May 6, the proposed alterations and enhancements to certain articles of the 2013 Constitution, along with accompanying documents, will be shared publicly for public opinion and feedback, as announced by National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man.

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