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  "Policy Directives for Public Non-Business Unit Restructuring": "## Policy Directives for Public Non-Business Unit Restructuring\n\n### Framework for Public Non-Business Unit Reorganization\n\nThe recent implementation of the 2-tier local government model in Vietnam has necessitated comprehensive directives for the restructuring of public non-business units (PNBUs) across various sectors. The overarching goal is to streamline operations, enhance efficiency, and ensure effective service delivery to citizens. The Ban Chỉ đạo (Steering Committee) for the arrangement of administrative units at all levels and the construction of the 2-tier local government model has issued key guidance, notably through Công văn số 03/CV-BCĐ dated April 15, 2025 ([in-text citation](https://xaydungchinhsach.chinhphu.vn/dinh-huong-sap-xep-co-so-y-te-giao-duc-va-don-vi-su-nghiep-cong-lap-truc-thuoc-ubnd-cap-huyen-119250416113610383.htm)). This document provides orientations for the organizational structure, leadership positions, functions, tasks, and powers of specialized agencies under the new commune-level People's Committees (UBND), as well as for PNBUs ([in-text citation](https://xaydungchinhsach.chinhphu.vn/dinh-huong-sap-xep-co-so-y-te-giao-duc-va-don-vi-su-nghiep-cong-lap-truc-thuoc-ubnd-cap-huyen-119250416113610383.htm)).\n\nA core principle guiding the restructuring is the reduction of administrative units and the elimination of overlapping functions. The aim is to ensure that PNBUs operate effectively and efficiently, with a focus on providing multiple public services of the same type to significantly reduce the number of units and overcome redundancy ([in-text citation](https://cand.com.vn/su-kien-binh-luan-thoi-su/sap-xep-don-vi-su-nghiep-cong-lap-dnnn-to-chuc-ben-trong-he-thong-hanh-chinh-nha-nuoc-i782115)). This directive applies to PNBUs under government agencies as well as those under specialized agencies of provincial-level People's Committees (Sở). For most provincial-level departments (excluding the Department of Education and Training and the Department of Health), the directive suggests maintaining only one PNBU to serve state management functions, with remaining units expected to be self-sufficient in recurrent expenditures ([in-text citation](https://cand.com.vn/su-kien-binh-luan-thoi-su/sap-xep-don-vi-su-nghiep-cong-lap-dnnn-to-chuc-ben-trong-he-thong-hanh-chinh-nha-nuoc-i782115)).\n\nThe restructuring process is mandated to align with Kết luận số 137-KL/TW and subsequent guidelines from specialized ministries ([in-text citation](https://xaydungchinhsach.chinhphu.vn/dinh-huong-sap-xep-co-so-y-te-giao-duc-va-don-vi-su-nghiep-cong-lap-truc-thuoc-ubnd-cap-huyen-119250416113610383.htm)). Provinces and centrally-run cities are tasked with proactively developing plans for PNBUs under their management, categorized by sector, and submitting them to the Standing Committee of the Party Committee of the Government for review and to the Ministry of Home Affairs for consolidation by September 25, 2025 ([in-text citation](https://cand.com.vn/su-kien-binh-luan-thoi-su/sap-xep-don-vi-su-nghiep-cong-lap-dnnn-to-chuc-ben-trong-he-thong-hanh-chinh-nha-nuoc-i782115)). This timeline underscores the urgency and commitment to rapid implementation.\n\nFurthermore, the directives emphasize the importance of ensuring consistency and synchronicity during the restructuring process. For instance, Hải Dương province has been directed to reorganize some PNBUs to provide inter-commune/ward services and dissolve units no longer compatible with the 2-tier local government model ([in-text citation](https://xaydungchinhsach.chinhphu.vn/dinh-huong-sap-xep-co-so-giao-duc-y-te-don-vi-su-nghiep-cung-cap-dich-vu-lien-xa-phuong-119250514172045306.htm)). The province currently has over 120 specialized departments and equivalents, and more than 700 PNBUs under the district-level People's Committees, primarily in education, culture, and information ([in-text citation](https://xaydungchinhsach.chinhphu.vn/dinh-huong-sap-xep-co-so-giao-duc-y-te-don-vi-su-nghiep-cung-cap-dich-vu-lien-xa-phuong-119250514172045306.htm)). This highlights the significant scale of the restructuring efforts at the local level.\n\n### Reconfiguration of Educational Non-Business Units\n\nThe restructuring of public non-business units in the education sector is guided by specific principles aimed at optimizing service delivery while maintaining stability. A primary directive is to generally maintain the existing public middle schools, primary schools, and kindergartens. These institutions will be transferred to the management of the commune-level local government ([in-text citation](https://xaydungchinhsach.chinhphu.vn/dinh-huong-sap-xep-co-so-y-te-giao-duc-va-don-vi-su-nghiep-cong-lap-truc-thuoc-ubnd-cap-huyen-119250416113610383.htm)). This decentralization is intended to bring educational management closer to the local communities they serve, potentially allowing for more responsive governance.\n\nFor vocational education centers and continuing education centers currently under district-level People's Committees, the policy dictates a different approach. These centers will be transferred to the management of the Department of Education and Training (Sở Giáo dục và Đào tạo) and reorganized to provide services across multiple communes and wards (inter-commune/ward services) ([in-text citation](https://xaydungchinhsach.chinhphu.vn/dinh-huong-sap-xep-co-so-y-te-giao-duc-va-don-vi-su-nghiep-cong-lap-truc-thuoc-ubnd-cap-huyen-119250416113610383.htm)). This consolidation at the provincial level for specialized education aims to achieve economies of scale and standardize service quality across a broader area, moving away from a fragmented district-level management.\n\nThe overarching principle for educational PNBUs is to ensure stability in the system, only undertaking restructuring when absolutely necessary and without negatively impacting essential services for the local population ([in-text citation](https://baochinhphu.vn/nguyen-tac-dinh-huong-sap-xep-don-vi-su-nghiep-cong-lap-o-dia-phuong-102250529132353752.htm)). This cautious approach reflects the critical role of education in community development. For mountainous, highland, and ethnic minority regions, there is an ongoing review and arrangement of schools to ensure convenient access for residents and students ([in-text citation](https://cand.com.vn/su-kien-binh-luan-thoi-su/sap-xep-don-vi-su-nghiep-cong-lap-dnnn-to-chuc-ben-trong-he-thong-hanh-chinh-nha-nuoc-i782115)). This indicates a recognition of specific regional needs and a flexible application of the general directives.\n\nThe restructuring efforts in education are also informed by Nghị quyết số 71-NQ/TW dated August 22, 2025, of the Politburo, which outlines breakthroughs in education and training development ([in-text citation](https://cand.com.vn/su-kien-binh-luan-thoi-su/sap-xep-don-vi-su-nghiep-cong-lap-dnnn-to-chuc-ben-trong-he-thong-hanh-chinh-nha-nuoc-i782115)). This resolution provides a higher-level strategic direction for educational reforms, which the PNBUs restructuring is designed to support. The focus on maintaining existing schools at the commune level and consolidating specialized centers at the provincial level represents a dual strategy: decentralizing basic education for local responsiveness while centralizing specialized education for efficiency and quality control across broader areas.\n\n### Restructuring of Healthcare Non-Business Units\n\nIn the healthcare sector, policy directives for public non-business unit restructuring under the 2-tier local government model prioritize maintaining essential health services at the grassroots level while optimizing specialized services. A key directive is to maintain the existing commune and ward health stations (Trạm Y tế xã, phường) to meet the healthcare needs of the local population ([in-text citation](https://xaydungchinhsach.chinhphu.vn/dinh-huong-sap-xep-co-so-y-te-giao-duc-va-don-vi-su-nghiep-cong-lap-truc-thuoc-ubnd-cap-huyen-119250416113610383.htm)). This ensures that primary healthcare remains accessible and close to citizens, which is crucial for public health.\n\nHowever, based on the area and population size of the newly arranged commune-level administrative units, the provincial-level People's Committees (UBND cấp tỉnh) may reorganize these into a single public non-business unit under the commune-level People's Committee ([in-text citation](https://xaydungchinhsach.chinhphu.vn/dinh-huong-sap-xep-co-so-y-te-giao-duc-va-don-vi-su-nghiep-cong-lap-truc-thuoc-ubnd-cap-huyen-119250416113610383.htm)). This suggests a flexible approach, allowing for consolidation where administrative units have merged or expanded, to avoid redundancy and improve resource allocation. The Ministry of Health has also issued specific guidelines for the arrangement and reorganization of healthcare facilities at all administrative levels, in line with the 2-tier local government model, as part of Nghị quyết 74/NQ-CP dated April 7, 2025 ([in-text citation](https://xaydungchinhsach.chinhphu.vn/huong-dan-sap-xep-co-so-y-te-cac-cap-thuc-hien-mo-hinh-to-chuc-chinh-quyen-dia-phuong-2-cap-119250416085846019.htm)).\n\nFor district-level health centers (Trung tâm Y tế thuộc UBND cấp huyện), the policy directs their transfer to the management of the provincial Department of Health (Sở Y tế). These centers will then be reorganized to provide services across inter-commune/ward areas ([in-text citation](https://baochinhphu.vn/nguyen-tac-dinh-huong-sap-xep-don-vi-su-nghiep-cong-lap-o-dia-phuong-102250529132353752.htm)). This mirrors the approach taken with specialized education centers, aiming for a more centralized and coordinated provision of specialized health services, potentially leading to better resource utilization and higher quality of care. The newly formed provincial Departments of Health, established by merging existing ones, will operate as specialized agencies under the provincial People's Committees, with functions, tasks, and powers defined by Thông tư 37/2021/TT-BYT ([in-text citation](https://xaydungchinhsach.chinhphu.vn/huong-dan-sap-xep-co-so-y-te-cac-cap-thuc-hien-mo-hinh-to-chuc-chinh-quyen-dia-phuong-2-cap-119250416085846019.htm)).\n\nThe overall strategy for healthcare PNBUs is to maintain stability in the system, only implementing restructuring when truly necessary and ensuring it does not disrupt essential services for the population ([in-text citation](https://baochinhphu.vn/nguyen-tac-dinh-huong-sap-xep-don-vi-su-nghiep-cong-lap-o-dia-phuong-102250529132353752.htm)). This cautious approach is vital given the critical nature of healthcare services. Hải Dương province, for example, is preparing plans to arrange and deploy personnel for its health stations, emphasizing efficient use of existing facilities to avoid waste ([in-text citation](https://xaydungchinhsach.chinhphu.vn/dinh-huong-sap-xep-co-so-giao-duc-y-te-don-vi-su-nghiep-cung-cap-dich-vu-lien-xa-phuong-119250514172045306.htm)). This demonstrates a practical, localized application of the national directives, balancing restructuring with service continuity and resource optimization.\n\n### Commune-Level Workforce and Remuneration Policies\n\nThe restructuring of local government under the 2-tier model has significant implications for the workforce at the commune level, encompassing personnel standards, deployment, and compensation policies. The Ban Chỉ đạo of the Government, through Công văn số 03/CV-BCĐ dated April 15, 2025, has provided guidance on the standards for positions and titles, as well as the orientation for arranging cadres, civil servants, and public employees in the new commune-level administrative units ([in-text citation](https://xaydungchinhsach.chinhphu.vn/huong-dan-tieu-chuan-chuc-danh-cong-chuc-cap-xa-moi-119250605140845064.htm)). Localities are required to develop their personnel arrangement plans based on these central directives.\n\n**Personnel Standards and Deployment:**\nFor commune-level cadres (Bí thư and Phó Bí thư Đảng ủy; Chủ tịch HĐND and UBND; Phó Chủ tịch HĐND and UBND), arrangements follow conclusions and guidelines from the Politburo, the Secretariat, and the Central Organization Commission regarding personnel plans during organizational and administrative unit restructuring ([in-text citation](https://xaydungchinhsach.chinhphu.vn/huong-dan-tieu-chuan-chuc-danh-cong-chuc-cap-xa-moi-119250605140845064.htm)). For commune-level civil servants, including heads and deputy heads of departments and specialized civil servants, the general standard requires a university degree or higher ([in-text citation](https://xaydungchinhsach.chinhphu.vn/huong-dan-tieu-chuan-chuc-danh-cong-chuc-cap-xa-moi-119250605140845064.htm)). However, flexibility is allowed for civil servants from ethnic minorities or those working in areas with particularly difficult socio-economic conditions who do not yet meet the university degree requirement. Their capacity, trust, and practical experience will be considered for suitable placement, with a mandate to standardize their university qualifications within five years of the new commune-level administrative unit's establishment ([in-text citation](https://xaydungchinhsach.chinhphu.vn/huong-dan-tieu-chuan-chuc-danh-cong-chuc-cap-xa-moi-119250605140845064.htm)).\n\nThe process emphasizes objective and impartial personnel arrangement, ensuring quality and suitability for the new commune-level civil servant positions, aligning with the functions and tasks of the commune-level People's Council (HĐND) and People's Committee (UBND) ([in-text citation](https://xaydungchinhsach.chinhphu.vn/huong-dan-tieu-chuan-chuc-danh-cong-chuc-cap-xa-moi-119250605140845064.htm)). This is linked to the broader goal of restructuring and improving the quality of the cadre and civil servant workforce to enhance state apparatus efficiency and better serve citizens and businesses ([in-text citation](https://xaydungchinhsach.chinhphu.vn/huong-dan-tieu-chuan-chuc-danh-cong-chuc-cap-xa-moi-119250605140845064.htm)).\n\n**Remuneration and Transitional Policies:**\nFor public employees from provincial or district levels transferred to civil servant positions at the new commune level, formal civil servant recruitment procedures are not required if the transfer is part of an approved arrangement plan ([in-text citation](https://xaydungchinhsach.chinhphu.vn/huong-dan-tieu-chuan-chuc-danh-cong-chuc-cap-xa-moi-119250605140845064.htm)). Cadres, civil servants, and public employees from provincial, district, and existing commune levels who are assigned to civil servant positions in the new commune-level units will continue to receive their current salaries and allowances for six months. After this transitional period, new government regulations will apply ([in-text citation](https://xaydungchinhsach.chinhphu.vn/huong-dan-tieu-chuan-chuc-danh-cong-chuc-cap-xa-moi-119250605140845064.htm)). This provision aims to provide a stable transition period for affected personnel. In cases where specialized civil servants or public employees are appointed to leadership or management positions in the new commune-level units, the new salary levels for these positions will be temporarily withheld ([in-text citation](https://xaydungchinhsach.chinhphu.vn/huong-dan-tieu-chuan-chuc-danh-cong-chuc-cap-xa-moi-119250605140845064.htm)). This indicates a cautious approach to salary adjustments during the initial phase of the new model's operation.\n\nThe directives also address the need for urgent completion of commune-level personnel arrangement plans, with a trial operation of the new apparatus expected from June 15, 2025 ([in-text citation](https://xaydungchinhsach.chinhphu.vn/huong-dan-tieu-chuan-chuc-danh-cong-chuc-cap-xa-moi-119250"
}