Village Chief

The Chairman of the Commune People's Committee is responsible for issuing decisions on the organization of village heads and head groups of residential groups. Illustrative photo: VGP

Responsibilities of the Chairman of the Commune People's Committee when preparing to elect a village chief

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A reader with email dungnguyenxxx@gmail.com asked: How are the responsibilities of the Chairman of the Commune People's Committee when preparing to elect a village chief regulated?

How many years is the term of the village chief and the head of the residential group?

How many years is the term of the village chief and the head of the residential group

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The term of office of the village chief and the head of the residential group is stipulated in Clause 2, Article 12 of Circular 04/2012/TT-BNV (amended by Clause 9, Article 1 of Circular 14/2018/TT-BNV).

The termination of the position of Village Head or Head of Residential Group shall be decided at a meeting of the residential community in cases where a person applies to terminate the position of Village Head or Head of Residential Group due to health reasons or family circumstances. Illustrative photo: Khanh Linh

Procedure for removing the position of Village Head and Head of Residential Group

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A reader with email phucchanxxx@gmail.com asked: How is the procedure for removing Village Heads and Heads of Residential Groups regulated?

Cases of dismissal from the position of Village Head and Head of Residential Group in 2025.

Cases of dismissal of village heads and heads of residential groups in 2025

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The dismissal of village heads and residential group heads is stipulated in Clause 1, Article 9 of Decree 59/2023/ND-CP.

Standards to become Village Heads and Residential Group Heads in 2025

Standards to become Village Heads and Residential Group Heads in 2025

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Decision No. 759-QD/TTg stated that for now, the village and residential group will be kept intact. So how is the standard for becoming a Village Chief regulated?

Mong Cai City conducts training on election of Village and Ward Chiefs for the 2025-2027 term. Photo: Mong Cai Information Portal

Quang Ninh shares experience in electing Village Chiefs

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Quang Ninh province has successfully implemented the model "People trust - Party elects" for 3 terms with 100% of Party cell secretaries also being Village Chiefs.

The redundant village chief who resigned due to administrative reorganization in Lang Son received one-time support. Photo:

Level of support for redundant village chiefs due to arrangement in Lang Son

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The redundant village chief who quits his job due to reorganization in Lang Son will receive one-time support according to the Resolution of the Provincial People's Council.

The Head of the Front Working Committee in the village or residential group has the right to convene and chair a meeting of the residential community to dismiss the Head of the village. In case the Head of the village is also the Head of the Front Working Committee, the Chairman of the People's Committee at the commune level shall convene and chair the meeting after reaching an agreement with the Chairman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee at the commune level. Photo: Mong Cai Electronic Information Portal.

Who was called to the meeting to remove him from the position of Village Chief?

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Reader levyxxx@gmail.com asked: Who has the right to convene a meeting to remove the Village Chief?

Mong Cai City conducts training on election of Village and Ward Chiefs for the 2025-2027 term. Photo: Mong Cai Information Portal

Can the elderly be village chief?

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Reader trongdoanxxx@gmail.com asked: Can the elderly be village chiefs?

The election of the Village Chief is carried out in the following order: The head of the election team reads the decision announcing the election date; the decision to establish the Election Team, the duties and powers of the Election Team; and the decision on the composition of voters participating in the election. Photo: VGP

How is the village chief elected?

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Reader thanhthuyxxx@gmail.com asked: How is the village chief elected?

Current law only limits the minimum age, not the maximum age, to become a village chief. Illustration photo: VGP

How old do you have to be to be village chief anymore?

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Reader huutrongxxx@gmail.com asked: My hometown only recommends people over 60 years old to be village chief. At what age can one no longer be a village chief?

Article 6 of Decree 59 clearly states the preparation for the election of Village Chief and Head of Residential Group. Illustration photo: Pham Dong

Ministry of Home Affairs informs about the election of Village Chief and Head of Residential Group

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Currently, the process of electing Village Chiefs and Heads of Residential Groups is implemented according to the provisions of Decree No. 59/2023/ND-CP of the Government.

The term of office of the village chief is 2.5 years or 5 years, as determined by the provincial People's Committee and consistent with specific local conditions. Photo: Khanh Linh

How long is the term of the village chief?

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Based on the agreement with the Party Cell Executive Committee, the Village Front Working Committee, the residential group nominates a list for the Village Conference, the residential group elects the Village Chief. Illustration photo: VGP

Procedure for electing, dismissing and removing village chief

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Reader with email laixexxx@gmail.com asked: What are the regulations for the election, dismissal, and removal of Village Chiefs?

The village chief is responsible for convening and chairing village and residential group meetings; organizing the implementation of tasks within the scope of the village and residential group that have been discussed and decided by the people; and ensuring the activities of the village and residential group. Illustrative photo VGP.

Regulations on the duties of the village chief

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Reader with email nhiduxxx@gmail.com asked: What are the duties of the village chief?