Central direction: Do not lower the standards of National Assembly deputies for the sake of structure

Strive to introduce and select to elect truly exemplary National Assembly and People's Council deputies who are worthy of representing the will, aspirations and mastery of the people; ensure the correct standards, sufficient quantity, and reasonable structure, in which the standards and quality of deputies are the top priority, not lowering standards for the sake of structure.

General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong said that based on the Resolution of the 12th Central Conference, the Politburo will issue a directive on directions and preparations for the election of deputies to the National Assembly and People's Councils at all levels for the next term.

General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong emphasized the above viewpoint when delivering his closing speech at the 12th Conference of the Party Central Committee this afternoon (October 11) when talking about the direction of the election of National Assembly and People's Council deputies at all levels in the next term.

General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong said that the Central Executive Committee acknowledged and commended the efforts of the National Assembly Party Delegation and relevant agencies and units in urgently researching, summarizing, and developing the Project for the election of deputies to the 14th National Assembly and the election of deputies to People's Councils at all levels for the 2016-2021 term.

In basic agreement with the proposals stated in the Report of the National Assembly Party Delegation, the Conference emphasized that the election of National Assembly deputies and People's Council deputies at all levels this time will continue to be held on the same day nationwide, in the context of the entire Party, people and army actively implementing the Resolution of the 12th National Party Congress, continuing to promote comprehensive and synchronous innovation, building and perfecting the socialist rule-of-law State according to the provisions of the 2013 Constitution and newly promulgated laws on the organization of the state apparatus.

To ensure the successful organization of the election, meeting the set goals and requirements, making the election day truly a festival for all people, General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong stated that it is necessary to promote the leadership, direction and implementation role of Party committees, authorities and the entire political system from the central to grassroots levels; the response, active participation, and full promotion of the rights and obligations of citizens of voters nationwide.

Strive to introduce and select to elect truly representative National Assembly and People's Council deputies who are worthy of representing the will, aspirations and mastery of the people; ensure the correct standards, sufficient quantity, and reasonable structure, in which the standards and quality of deputies are the top priority, not lowering the standards for the sake of structure. Strive to elect enough 500 National Assembly deputies and achieve the ratio of full-time National Assembly deputies in accordance with the provisions of the Law on Election of National Assembly Deputies and People's Council Deputies.

General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong also emphasized that during the preparation and conduct of the election, it is necessary to thoroughly and seriously implement the Party's policy on arranging and organizing the staff in state agencies at the central and local levels; linking the personnel results of Party congresses at all levels and personnel planning with the work of preparing personnel for National Assembly deputies and People's Council deputies at all levels.

The criteria for candidates and nominees for election as National Assembly deputies and People's Council deputies must be based on the criteria prescribed in the Law on Organization of the National Assembly, the Law on Organization of Local Government, and the criteria for cadres prescribed in the Party's Cadre Work Strategy. In addition to the general criteria, candidates for election as full-time National Assembly deputies and People's Council deputies must also meet specific requirements on political qualities, moral qualities, educational level, professional field, work position, and age according to the provisions of the law on civil servants and public employees. In particular, candidates for National Assembly deputies must meet high requirements on political qualities, a firm grasp of the Party's guidelines and viewpoints; a good understanding of the law and the capacity to develop laws; and in-depth professional qualifications and practical knowledge.

Based on the summary and experience of organizing the election of National Assembly deputies and People's Council deputies in recent terms and the Central Committee's comments, especially on limitations and shortcomings, it is necessary to have specific and strict adjustments and supplements to the regulations on responsibilities, powers and coordination of agencies and units in charge of organizing elections; nomination and candidacy procedures; allocation of candidates for National Assembly deputies introduced by the Central Committee; appraisal of dossiers of self-nominated candidates for National Assembly deputies and People's Council deputies; election propaganda and campaigning; handling of complaints and denunciations... For self-nominated candidates, there must also be a strict process, in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution and the law. Clearly define what can be done and what cannot be done in election campaigns; avoid unhealthy "campaigning".

“Based on the Resolution of this Central Conference, the Politburo will issue a Directive on this issue; direct the National Assembly Party Delegation to urgently complete the Project for implementation, ensuring preparation and successful organization of the election of National Assembly deputies and People's Council deputies at all levels for the 2016-2021 term,” said General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.

According to Chinhphu.vn