What powers does the village chief have?

Lao Dong Newspaper Legal Consulting Office replied:

Clause 2, Article 10, consolidated text of Circular 08/VBHN-BNV dated October 27, 2022 of the Ministry of Home Affairs guiding the organization and operation of villages and residential groups, stipulates the powers of the village chief as follows:

a) Signing contracts for construction works with investment funds contributed by people in the village or residential group, approved by the village or residential group conference and ensuring relevant regulations of authorities at all levels;

b) Assigned tasks to handle work for Deputy Village Heads and Deputy Heads of Residential Groups; invited to meetings by commune-level authorities and provided with information and documents related to the management and operations of villages and residential groups; trained in the organization and operations of villages and residential groups.

Thus, the village chief has the powers prescribed above.