Creating a legal framework and spreading the determination to strive forward.

Serious, intelligent, and genuinely democratic, the 24th session of the 18th Provincial People's Council discussed and decided on many mechanisms and policies, resolving obstacles and shortcomings in practice, creating a legal framework for development. The session also spread the determination to break through the "threshold" of 2025, joining the rest of the country in entering a new era – the era of Vietnam's national progress.

Provincial People's Council delegates pass a resolution at the 24th session. (Photo: Minh Hieu).

Science and flexibility

As the highest state power body at the local level, representing the will, aspirations, and right to self-governance of the people, the Thanh Hoa Provincial People's Council meticulously prepares each session, focusing on innovation to continuously improve the quality of its content and agenda. The success of a session is a combination of many factors, but it must be affirmed that the scientific organization and management by the presiding officer is the decisive factor. To ensure the session stays on track with the prepared agenda, the presiding officer must conduct the session in a scientific, systematic, and flexible manner. This not only helps complete the entire session program with its large workload but also opens the way for delegates to comprehensively discuss issues, question, and debate with a focused and targeted approach, satisfying the expectations of voters and the people. This was emphasized by Comrade Lai The Nguyen, Standing Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Council, and Head of the Provincial National Assembly Delegation, in his opening remarks at the session.

The 2.5 days of the 24th Session of the 18th Provincial People's Council showed that the flexible management of the presiding officer played a crucial role in guiding and leading the discussion to a high level of consensus. For example, during the discussion session, the presiding officer consistently encouraged delegates to objectively and comprehensively assess the socio -economic development achievements of 2024, while also focusing on planning new directions for 2025. Similarly, during the question-and-answer session, the presiding officer guided the delegates to ask concise questions, focusing on the content of the question, and requested that those answering the questions directly address the core of the delegate's question, clarifying the current situation, causes, responsibilities, and the roadmap for overcoming existing shortcomings and limitations.

Provincial People's Council delegates attend the session. (Photo: Minh Hieu)

Another highlight in the organizational innovation is that this session of the Provincial People's Council continues to apply information technology, conducting a paperless session through the use of VNPT e-Cabinet software. Therefore, reports and proposals are presented concisely and briefly, allowing delegates more time to study, discuss, and propose solutions to promote socio-economic development in 2025.

Avoid exaggerating achievements and downplaying limitations.

In keeping with the spirit expressed by Comrade Lai The Nguyen, Standing Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People's Council, at the opening session of the meeting, during the discussion, the delegates of the Provincial People's Council demonstrated a high sense of responsibility and actively participated in the discussion, contributing many heartfelt, insightful, and intelligent opinions, focusing on the report on the socio-economic development and national defense and security of the province, in a way that neither "sugarcoated" achievements nor "darkened" limitations.

In 2024, overcoming numerous difficulties and challenges, Thanh Hoa achieved extremely impressive results in socio-economic development and national defense and security, with many important indicators far exceeding the plan and ranking among the leading provinces nationwide. Most notably, the Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) growth rate reached 12.16%, exceeding the target and ranking second nationwide; state budget revenue reached VND 54,341 billion, the highest ever, ranking first in the North Central region and among the top 10 localities with the highest revenue nationwide... Along with the "three pillars" of industry, agriculture, and tourism, many economic, cultural, and social indicators also established very positive figures. Expressing enthusiasm for these results, many delegates believe that these achievements will create a solid foundation for Thanh Hoa to realize the province's socio-economic development goals in 2025 - the year of achieving many important targets of the 5-year socio-economic development plan (2021-2025) and the Resolution of the 19th Provincial Party Congress, term 2020-2025.

The Presidium of the session. (Photo: Minh Hieu)

The session acknowledged the frankness, objectivity, and impartiality of many delegates who spoke directly and truthfully about existing shortcomings and weaknesses that need to be addressed promptly. Regarding the industrial sector, delegates Le Minh Nghia, Director of the Department of Planning and Investment, and Ngo Dinh Hung, Director of the Thanh Hoa Tax Department, mentioned the slow progress of implementation, leading to an incomplete picture of industrial park and cluster infrastructure in the province, lacking land to attract investment projects. Delegate Cao Tien Doan, Chairman of the Thanh Hoa Provincial Business Association, highlighted the "hot spot" and the biggest concern for businesses and investors today: the serious shortage of raw materials, causing difficulties for construction investment projects in the province. Regarding the education sector, delegate Ha Thi Huong, Secretary of the Quan Hoa District Party Committee, delved into the difficulties in attracting teachers and workers to work in mountainous districts and ethnic minority areas, especially in mountainous districts where there are no longer any communes classified as Category III (especially difficult communes). Once removed from these categories, teachers and staff no longer receive preferential treatment from the State, impacting their lives and income. As a result, many long-serving teachers and staff have requested transfers to lowland areas, or even resigned from the profession. This situation has led to a localized teacher shortage in mountainous districts for the 2024-2025 school year... From this, the delegate proposed solutions to address the problem.

These are very legitimate opinions and suggestions, aimed at addressing practical needs, ensuring both the promotion of the province's socio-economic development and better serving the lives and livelihoods of the people.

Comrade Do Minh Tuan, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee.

With thorough preparation, dedication, and responsibility, the provincial People's Council delegates brought to the session a wealth of practical information, drawn from the actual operation, movement, and development of their respective sectors and localities.

Success in many aspects

Another notable success of the 24th Session of the 18th Provincial People's Council was the question-and-answer session, which received widespread approval from delegates and high praise from voters and the public. At this session, the Provincial People's Council questioned the Director of the Department of Planning and Investment regarding the progress of several direct investment projects, especially large-scale and key projects of the province, which were slow and not meeting the set deadlines; questioned the Director of the Department of Natural Resources and Environment about environmental pollution caused by production and livestock farming in some localities; the overload at many landfills in the province; the slow progress of implementing solid waste treatment projects; and questioned Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Mai Xuan Liem on several issues related to digital transformation and handling misinformation and fake news in the media. These are pressing issues that have been raised by a large number of voters and the public during voter outreach meetings, and they need to be thoroughly examined by the relevant authorities.

With a high sense of responsibility towards voters and the people, the provincial People's Council representatives asked many in-depth questions to clarify existing shortcomings, limitations, causes, and the core nature of these issues, providing a basis for fundamental solutions to the problems raised during the questioning. Among these, the issues of delays in some direct investment projects, especially large-scale and key projects in the province, and the ongoing environmental pollution caused by production and livestock farming in some localities, as well as the slow progress in implementing solid waste treatment projects, attracted the most questions from the representatives.

Delving into existing shortcomings and inadequacies, delegates requested that the "commanders" of each sector clarify the responsibilities of each sector, locality, and relevant unit. For example, regarding the issue of assigning agencies to oversee the implementation of several large projects, delegate Do Ngoc Duy (from the Thieu Hoa district delegation) questioned the Director of the Department of Planning and Investment, Le Minh Nghia, asking: To what extent are the agencies and units responsible for these projects accountable, and is the solution of assigning relevant departments and sectors to oversee project progress still appropriate in practice? Similarly, concerning environmental pollution, many delegates frankly questioned the situation regarding the years of delays in waste treatment plant projects in Dong Son district and Bim Son town... The questioning session also received numerous questions from voters and citizens submitted to the meeting. As voters in Nong Cong district have requested, the Director of the Department of Natural Resources and Environment should clarify the handling of environmental pollution issues related to the dairy farm in Yen My commune...

The question-and-answer session of the 18th Provincial People's Council at its 24th meeting was successful in many aspects. The issues selected for questioning were all prominent matters of public and voter concern. The questions from the delegates were focused and relevant. Those answering the questions addressed the core issues directly, without shirking or avoiding responsibility. The moderation by the presiding committee was flexible, creating a close relationship between the delegates, those answering the questions, and the moderators.

Mr. Dinh Viet Ba, Vice Chairman of Ham Rong Club

In their responses to the questions, the directors of the departments and the Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, with a frank and responsible spirit, without shirking or avoiding responsibility, answered clearly and directly to the point. They thoroughly analyzed the causes, clarified the responsibilities of the relevant departments, agencies, and localities, and acknowledged their own responsibilities. They also proposed solutions and recommended the consensus and involvement of departments, agencies, localities, and the people of the province to thoroughly address the issues raised.

In addition to the responses from the directors of the departments, the chairman of the session requested the leaders of several relevant departments, sectors, and localities to provide further clarification on the questions raised by the provincial People's Council delegates in the assembly hall, as well as the opinions of voters and the people of the province submitted to the session.

Comrade Do Minh Tuan, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, delivered a speech explaining and responding to the opinions of delegates, voters, and the people.

According to Mr. Dinh Viet Ba, Vice Chairman of the Ham Rong Club: The question-and-answer session of the 18th Provincial People's Council at its 24th meeting was successful in many aspects. The issues selected for questioning were all prominent issues of public and voter concern. The questions from the delegates were focused on the issues. The respondents addressed the core content of the questions, without shirking or avoiding responsibility. The way the Presiding Committee conducted the session was flexible, creating a close relationship between the delegates, the respondents, and the moderators. All efforts focused on thoroughly clarifying and resolving the issues raised, meeting the expectations of the voters and people of the province.

"Unleash" the obstacles to enter a new era.

At the session, with a spirit of openness and high responsibility towards the voters and people of the province, Comrade Do Minh Tuan, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, delivered a speech explaining and clarifying some of the suggestions and recommendations that delegates had raised at the session. He emphasized: "These are very legitimate opinions and recommendations, aimed at addressing practical needs, ensuring both the promotion of the province's socio-economic development and better serving the lives and livelihoods of the people."

On behalf of the Provincial People's Committee, Chairman Do Minh Tuan seriously and fully accepted the opinions and suggestions of the delegates, voters, and people in the province.

Scenes from the meeting.

Reporting to the Provincial People's Council on eight key tasks in directing and managing the work, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Do Minh Tuan clearly stated: The tasks set for 2025 are extremely challenging and of great importance, requiring all levels, sectors, and localities to continue to promote the spirit of solidarity, cooperation, dynamism, innovation, and creativity, not backing down in the face of difficulties and challenges, with higher determination, greater effort, and more decisive action, ensuring focus and priorities; striving to comprehensively achieve all planned goals and tasks, and steadily moving forward with the whole country into a new era.

At its 24th session, the 18th Provincial People's Council discussed and approved 38 resolutions, creating a foundation of mechanisms and legal frameworks for the province to accelerate its development in 2025 and subsequent years. Among these, some resolutions have promptly addressed difficulties and obstacles hindering local development. One example is the resolution on adjusting the land price list for the period 2020-2024, or the resolution on the list of land plots for bidding on investment projects using land in the province... Because, after the Land Law 2024 came into effect (from July 1st), the old land price list was no longer suitable, causing legal obstacles in the auctioning of land use rights in many localities. Many planned land plots with completed infrastructure could not be auctioned due to difficulties in determining land prices. Specifically, Thach Thanh district has 3 planned land plots, Thuong Xuan district has 2 planned land plots... These resolutions not only alleviate difficulties in revenue collection but also boost the real estate market and increase the province's budget revenue.

Comrade Lai The Nguyen, Standing Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Council, and Head of the Provincial Delegation of National Assembly Deputies, delivered the closing remarks at the session.

In addition, the Provincial People's Council has amended, supplemented, and repealed several resolutions that are no longer appropriate. For example, it amended several articles of Resolution No. 17/2024/NQ-HĐND regulating the policy on additional meal allowances for certain groups of people being cared for and nurtured at units managed by the Department of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs; and added regulations and policies for children being cared for and nurtured at the SOS Children's Village in Thanh Hoa. It also repealed Resolution No. 26/NQ-HĐND regulating the prices of medical examination and treatment services not covered by the Health Insurance Fund and not on-demand medical examination and treatment services at state-owned medical facilities under the management of Thanh Hoa province...

All cadres, soldiers, and people of all ethnic groups in the province should further promote the tradition of unity, proactiveness, creativity, and strive to overcome all difficulties and challenges, achieving the highest possible results in the goals and tasks of 2025 and the 5-year socio-economic development plan (2021-2025), contributing to the country's entry into a new era, an era of national progress.

Comrade Lai The Nguyen, Standing Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Council, and Head of the Provincial Delegation of National Assembly Deputies.

The 24th session of the Provincial People's Council was successful in many aspects, both in terms of content and the flexible, creative, intelligent, and responsible organization and management of the delegates in response to the practical demands of the province's development. This direct oversight affirmed the role of the highest state power organ of the province, the rights and responsibilities of each delegate of the Provincial People's Council, as well as the responsibility of leaders of administrative agencies regarding issues of concern to voters and the people.

2025 is the year to achieve breakthroughs in fulfilling the goals and tasks set forth in the Resolution of the 19th Provincial Party Congress and the 2021-2025 Five-Year Socio-Economic Development Plan. The 24th session of the Provincial People's Council has created a wide-open space. The remaining issue lies in the determination to move forward, to act decisively, with the spirit of "only discussing action, not retreating."

In his closing remarks at the session, Comrade Lai The Nguyen, Standing Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Council, and Head of the Provincial National Assembly Delegation, called on all cadres, soldiers, and people of all ethnic groups in the province to further promote the tradition of unity, proactiveness, creativity, and strive to overcome all difficulties and challenges, achieving the highest possible results in the goals and tasks of 2025 and the 5-year socio-economic development plan (2021-2025), contributing to the country's entry into a new era, an era of national progress.

Thu Vui - Do Duc

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