There needs to be a solution to deal with the problem of both a shortage and excess of cultural houses in the neighborhood after the merger.

Participating in the discussion session at Group 4 were elected provincial People's Council delegates from Nam Dan, Hung Nguyen, Nghi Loc districts and representatives of departments, branches and sectors. Comrade Hoang Van Phi - Secretary of the District Party Committee, Chairman of the People's Council of Hung Nguyen district chaired the discussion session. Photo: Thanh Chung

Speed ​​up disbursement of capital for basic construction

At the discussion session of Group 4, delegates agreed and highly appreciated the socio-economic development results of Nghe An province in the first 6 months of 2020. In particular, Nghe An province has 2 great "gains", which are: Covid-19 prevention and control work has achieved good results, there are no infected people in the area. The socio-economy is basically stable, the growth rate and budget revenue are among the good provinces and cities in the country.

In addition to the achievements, the delegates also pointed out the limitations in the implementation of policies, tasks, such as: The implementation of resolutions, mechanisms and policies of the Provincial People's Council still has many shortcomings and limitations. Budget collection has made progress but still cannot balance regular expenditures, there is still a deficit. Environmental treatment is still inadequate. Security and order, especially traffic safety, are not guaranteed. The recovery of slow-progressing projects is not drastic, there are still many suspended projects.

Provincial People's Council delegate Tran Van Huong - Vice Chairman of the Provincial Farmers' Association spoke at the group discussion session. Photo: Thanh Chung

Commenting on the socio-economic development situation of the province in the last 6 months of 2020, many delegates of the Provincial People's Council said: The socio-economic growth situation of the province has taken steady steps but there are no breakthrough solutions; investment attraction is not outstanding; agricultural, forestry and fishery production is facing difficulties due to weather effects; the Covid-19 epidemic has greatly affected the economy, employment and income of people are not stable; administrative procedure reform is not good.

Delegates suggested: In the last 6 months of 2020, Nghe An province and districts, cities and towns need to drastically accelerate the disbursement of capital for basic construction, contributing to creating jobs for people and promoting economic growth. The Provincial People's Committee needs to pay attention to attracting investment to the province, anticipating a new wave of investment when foreign investors move production facilities from epidemic areas to Vietnam.

Hot issues after merger at the grassroots level

Delegate Hoang Nghia Hung suggested that there should be an early solution to the current shortage and surplus of cultural houses and offices. Photo: Thanh Chung

Also according to delegate Hoang Nghia Hung: It is necessary to quickly resolve the regime and policies for officials who are redundant after the merger. It cannot be prolonged from year to year, otherwise it will affect the work of mass mobilization, trust, ideology and politics among the people.

During the group discussion session, the Provincial People's Council delegates also raised the shortcomings at the grassroots level related to the implementation of Decision No. 14/2020/QD-UBND, dated May 27, 2020 of the Provincial People's Committee on the level of allowances and the process of implementing the level of allowances for people directly participating in the work of hamlets, blocks and villages in the province.

Provincial People's Council delegate Dinh Thi An Phong (Nghi Loc) stated: The implementation of Decision 14 is difficult due to cumbersome administrative procedures, causing difficulties for the grassroots. If this decision is applied, the implementation of political tasks of political and social organizations and unions will be reduced and less effective. The province needs to study to continue implementing it effectively.

Delegate Dinh Thi An Phong pointed out shortcomings in the implementation of Decision 14/2020/QD-UBND. Photo: Thanh Chung

Regarding the issue of resolving the regime for redundant staff after the merger, there are still many inconsistent opinions, and the Provincial People's Council needs to soon have direction.