On July 1, the People's Councils of communes and wards in Can Tho city simultaneously held their first meeting after the grassroots government apparatus officially came into operation under the new model, after the arrangement and merger of administrative units.

In Tai Van commune, Mr. Dang Thanh Quang - Party Committee Secretary, Chairman of the People's Council of the commune - said that immediately after attending the first session of the People's Council of Can Tho City, 10th term this morning, the Standing Committee and the Executive Committee of the Commune Party Committee held a meeting, agreeing on the policy of holding the first session of the People's Council of the 12th commune at 2:00 p.m. on the same day. 56/56 delegates were present.
This session has 4 important groups of contents related to the organization of the apparatus; on operating regulations, session rules, and plans to organize the remaining regular sessions of the year; on the establishment of People's Council Committees and specialized departments under the People's Committee of the commune. The contents were all discussed carefully and highly unanimously.
Mr. Quang assessed that the session helps the commune apparatus quickly stabilize the organization, issue clear regulations and assign tasks, and improve management and direction efficiency. The session also strengthened coordination between the People's Council, People's Committee, the Front Committee and departments, focusing on directing and creating positive changes in socio-economic development.
"We will continue to reform administration, especially building a Public Administration Service Center to create a favorable environment, promote local strengths, and effectively implement the motto of being close to the people, close to the people, and serving the people," said Mr. Quang.

In Dai Hai commune, Ms. Trinh Thi Bao Khuyen - Party Committee Secretary, Chairman of the People's Council of the commune - said that the 13th session of the People's Council of the commune, term 2021 - 2026, announced the number of delegates and resolutions related to key personnel of the Standing Committee of the People's Council, the People's Committee of the commune and the People's Council committees. In addition, the meeting also approved the plan to organize regular meetings during the year and decided to establish specialized agencies of the Commune People's Committee.
Ms. Khuyen emphasized: "All content is carried out in accordance with legal procedures and regulations, creating a solid legal basis for the operation of the government after the arrangement of administrative units. This is an important first step for a streamlined, effective and efficient government, meeting the requirements of development and serving the people better".

In Dai Thanh ward, the People's Council of Ward I, term 2021 - 2026, also held the first session on the same afternoon with the participation of 74 delegates. The session introduced the Standing Committee of the Ward People's Council with 13 cadres; introduced the Standing Committee of the Ward People's Committee with 7 cadres, marking the beginning of the operation of the local government apparatus under the new model.

In Phong Nam island commune, the first People's Council meeting for the 2021 - 2026 term also took place in a solemn, democratic and determined atmosphere. The meeting fully completed the set out program, agreed on important resolutions, and launched the Standing Committee of the People's Council and People's Committee of the commune for the new term.