Are commune-level civil servants holding concurrent positions entitled to allowances?

Civil servants of Thach Giam commune, Tuong Duong district (Nghe An) handle procedures for people. Photo: Nguyen Nguyen

This is a matter of concern for commune and ward level officials and civil servants in many localities. However, the solution is being handled flexibly in each specific case in each locality.

Because according to the regulations atClause 1, Article 10 of Decree No.92/2009/ND-CP dated October 22, 2009 of the GovernmentRegarding the regulations on titles, numbers, some regimes and policies for cadres and civil servants in communes, wards and towns and non-professional workers at the commune level: Cadres and civil servants at the commune level who hold concurrent positions and reduce the number of people by 01 person from the maximum number prescribed in Clause 1, Article 4 of this Decree, from the date the competent authority decides on the concurrent position, shall be entitled to a concurrent allowance equal to 20% of the current salary plus the leadership position allowance, seniority allowance exceeding the framework and the reserved difference coefficient (if any). In the case of holding multiple positions concurrently (including the case where the Party Committee Secretary is also the Chairman of the People's Committee), they shall only be entitled to a concurrent allowance equal to 20%.

Allowance for holding concurrent positions is not used to calculate social insurance and health insurance contributions and benefits.

Number of commune-level officials and civil servants(Article 4 -Decree No. 92/2009/ND-CP dated October 22, 2009 of the Government)

1. The number of commune-level cadres and civil servants is arranged according to the type of commune-level administrative unit; specifically as follows:

a) Commune level type 1: no more than 25 people;

b) Commune level 2: no more than 23 people;

c) Commune level 3: no more than 21 people.

The classification of commune-level administrative units is implemented according to the provisions of Decree No. 159/2005/ND-CP dated December 27, 2005 of the Government on the classification of commune, ward and town administrative units.

2. The number of commune-level cadres and civil servants specified in Clause 1 of this Article includes cadres and civil servants rotated, transferred, or seconded to the commune level.

Thus, the settlement of allowances will be compared with the above regulations. If qualified, the competent authority will be requested to consider implementing according to the regulations.

Download the full content of Decree 92/2009 of the Government here.