Hoa Binh city was filled with a democratic atmosphere as local authorities conducted a survey of public opinions regarding the proposal to restructure provincial and communal administrative units during late April. The survey is considered a significant step, reflecting the administration's commitment to valuing the voices of the people on a major initiative that profoundly impacts the future development of the locality.
A
resident in Residential Zone 6 of Phuong Lam ward is surveyed about
administrative unit restructuring.
On April 22, residential zones across Hoa Binh
city organised public consultations on administrative unit restructuring. The
primary method involved distributing ballots to each household.
Luong Tuan Khanh, a retiree in Residential Zone
6 of Phuong Lam ward, said that he regularly follows updates on administrative
unit restructuring through the mass media. He said he believes streamlining
government structure will enhance leadership and bring the authorities closer
to the people.
According to the proposed plan, Phuong Lam and
six other wards will merge to form a new ward named Hoa Binh.
Khanh emphasised that the merger is a
significant initiative, and he fully supports it.
To gather public opinions, communes and wards
across the city established teams which visited homes to distribute ballots and
provide clear guidance on how to fill in them. Prior to this, the city’s
People's Committee issued a detailed plan to ensure the process was systematic,
transparent, and democratic. Six inter-agency task forces with 43 members were
formed to oversee and ensure that all procedures were followed effectively.
Hoang Van Tam, Secretary of the Residential Zone
6 Party Committee, said that the collection of pubic feedback in his zone
complied fully with legal regulations. All voters representing over 150
families participated and showed a high level of consensus. This is a
commendable result, reflecting people's high sense of responsibility and active
participation.
According to the draft proposal for
restructuring commune-leveladministrative units in Hoa Binh province, the
number of communes/wards/towns will be reduced by 69.5% from 151 to 46. This is
seen as an optimal approach, scientifically considering the context and overall
development trends while meeting local governance needs. Specifically, Hoa Binh
city will re-organise 19 wards into five new administrative units, consisting
of four wards and one commune.
The new wards will be established as follows:
Thai Binh, Dan Chu, and Thong Nhat wards, and
Nua hamlet from Vay Nua commune (Da Bac district) will be merged to become
Thong Nhat ward.
Ky Son ward will be formed on the basis of Ky
Son ward, Mong Hoa commune, and Doc Lap commune.
Seven wards of Trung Minh, Dong Tien, Phuong
Lam, Quynh Lam, Tan Thinh, Huu Nghi, and Thinh Lang will be merged to become
Hoa Binh ward.
Tan Hoa ward, Hoa Binh commune, and Yen Mong
commune will be unified to form Tan Hoa ward.
Thinh Minh, Hop Thanh, and Quang Tien communes
will be merged to form Thinh Minh ward.
Although the public consultation took place only
on April 22, it fostered a spirit of listening, sharing, and trust in positive
transformations. While many expressed agreement, residents also voiced
practical concerns.
Bui Thi Dung from Quynh Lam ward expressed her
hope that once the restructuring is completed, the new administrative apparatus
at all levels will operate more efficiently, contributing to comprehensive
local development and ensuring the welfare of citizens after the mergers.
Pham Anh Quy, Chairman of the Hoa Binh city
People's Committee, emphasised that the restructuring process is not merely a
change in administrative boundaries, but a transformation in management
thinking and services for the people.
With meticulous preparation and a spirit of
openness, he believes this process will succeed, laying a solid foundation for
all-level People’s Councils to review and approve the proposal, thereby
fulfilling development aspirations.
