Deputy Head of the Village

Guidance No. 01 of the Ministry of Public Security clearly states the question of seeking opinions from village heads when evaluating and ranking security and order protection forces at the grassroots level. Photo: Minh Quan

Village head gets opinions when evaluating security and order forces at the grassroots level

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Village heads, residential group leaders and Fatherland Front Working Committee heads are consulted when evaluating and ranking forces participating in protecting security and order at the grassroots level.

According to current regulations, the Village Chief does not have to be a Party member. Photo: VGP

Is it mandatory for a village chief to be a party member?

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A reader with email conghaixxx@gmail.com asked: According to current regulations, is it mandatory for a Village Chief to be a Party member?

Those who retire as commune cadres but meet the standards prescribed by law will qualify as village chiefs. Graphics: Nam Duong

If I am a commune cadre, can I become a village chief?

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A reader with email vanthangxxx@gmail.com asked: If a cadre quits his job according to Decree 178/2024/ND-CP, does he qualify as a Village Chief?

The village chief is a part-time worker in the village who receives a monthly allowance, not a commune-level cadre or civil servant. Photo: Khanh Linh

The village chief is a cadre or civil servant

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A reader with email binhdungxxx@gmail.com asked: What is a village chief? Is the village chief a cadre or civil servant?

Commune officials who quit their jobs according to Decree 178 to become village chiefs must meet the standards of the Village Chief and must go through the process of electing and recognizing the results of the election of the Village Chief as prescribed in Decree No. 59/2023/ND-CP. Photo: Hai Nguyen

Can commune officials who quit their jobs under Decree 178 become Village Heads?

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A reader with email quyetchienxxx@gmail.com asked: I am a commune official who has to quit my job according to Decree 178/2024/ND-CP to become a Village Chief?

The deputy head of the village was selected by the village head after agreeing with the head of the village front work; The commune -level People's Committee decided to recognize the Deputy Head of the village. Photo: Hai Nguyen

Cases of dismissal of the Deputy Head of the Village

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Deputy Village Heads are dismissed or dismissed in cases according to the guidance of Circular 04/2012/TT-BNV.

The procedure for organizing a community meeting to remove the Village Chief is as follows: The presiding person at the community meeting according to regulations declares the reasons and introduces the delegate. Illustrative photo: VGP

Sequence of the meeting to remove the Head of the Village

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A reader with email ducanhxxx@gmail.com asked: What is the meeting procedure for removing the Village Chief?

Village heads are not subject to Decree 178/2024/ND-CP. Illustrative photo: VGP

Village heads are not allowed to take a leave according to Decree 178

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A reader with email linhtranxxx@gmail.com asked: Is a village chief eligible for leave under Decree 178/2024/ND-CP or not?

People in the village have the right to publicize information and request to provide complete, accurate and timely information according to the provisions of law. Illustrative photo: Khanh Linh

Rights of people in implementing democracy at the grassroots level in villages and residential groups

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A reader with email tuananxxx@gmail.com asked: What rights do people have when implementing grassroots democracy in villages and residential groups?

The village chief and the head of the residential group are responsible for announcing the convocation of regular conferences of the village or residential group. Illustrative photo: VGP

Responsibilities of the Village Chief when organizing periodic conferences of the village

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A reader with email toanbienxxx@gmail.com asked: What is the responsibility of the village chief when organizing the village's regular conference?

Standards of the Deputy Head of the Village in 2025. Graphics: Tra My

Regulations on standards for becoming deputy village chiefs in 2025

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The Deputy Head of the village must have a permanent residence in the locality, 21 years old or older, be trusted by the people and have the qualities and abilities to perform community work.

The termination of the position of Village Head is decided at a meeting of the community in cases where the person applies to terminate the position of Village Head due to health reasons or family circumstances. Illustrative photo: VGP

Regulations on dismissal of Village Heads in 2025

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A reader with email phuchaixxx@gmail.com asked: In which cases must the village chief be dismissed?