Village Chief

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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Reader with email thaingoxxx@gmail.com asked: How is the term of office of the Village Chief regulated?

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?

The village chief is authorized to sign contracts for construction projects funded by the villagers and residential groups, which have been approved by the village and residential group conferences and ensure compliance with relevant regulations of authorities at all levels. Photo: Phan Anh

What powers does the village chief have?

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Reader with email ductaixxx@gmail.com asked: How are the village chief's powers regulated?

The village chief must be a person with a permanent household registration and a permanent resident in the village or residential group; 21 years of age or older. Photo: VGP

Criteria to become village chief

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Readers with email khanhlaixxx@gmail.com asked: What standards must be met to become a village chief?