Decree 91/2021/ND-CP prescribing the mechanism on coordination among provinces and cities in the Metropolitan Area in implementing the law on the capital

DECREE

Prescribing the mechanism on coordination among provinces and cities in the Metropolitan Area in implementing the law on the capital^[1]

Pursuant the June 19, 2015 Law on Organization of the Government;

Pursuant to the June 19, 2015 Law on Organization of Local Administration;

Pursuant to the November 22, 2019 Law Amending and Supplementing a Number of Articles of the Law on Organization of the Government and the Law on Organization of Local Administration;

Pursuant to the November 21, 2012 Law on the Capital;

Pursuant to the June 13, 2019 Law on Public Investment;

Pursuant to the November 24, 2017 Planning Law;

At the proposal of the Minister of Planning and Investment;

The Government promulgates the Decree prescribing the mechanism on coordination among provinces and cities in the Metropolitan Area in implementing the law on the capital.

Chapter I

GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article 1. Scope of regulation

1. This Decree prescribes the mechanism on coordination among provinces and cities in the Metropolitan Area, responsibilities of ministries, sectors, agencies and organizations for coordination in implementing provisions of the law on the capital; and mechanisms and policies on prioritizing regional and inter-regional key programs and projects of the Metropolitan Area.  

2. The Metropolitan Area embraces the provinces and cities of Hanoi, Hai Duong, Hung Yen, Vinh Phuc, Bac Ninh, Ha Nam, Hoa Binh, Phu Tho, Bac Giang, and Thai Nguyen.

Article 2. Subjects of application

This Decree applies to agencies, organizations, and individuals involved in coordination activities in implementing the law on the capital in provinces and cities in the Metropolitan Area.

Article 3. Interpretation of terms

Regional and inter-regional key programs and projects of the Metropolitan Area (below referred to as the Metropolitan Area’s key programs and projects) are works and projects for the purpose of socio-economic development that are located in two or more provinces or cities, or are located in a province or city but have impacts on at least another province or city in the Metropolitan Area.

Chapter II

PRINCIPLES, CONTENTS, AND MAJOR FIELDS OF COORDINATION

Article 4. Principles of coordination

1. The coordination must abide by the Constitution, provisions of the Law on the Capital, and relevant laws regarding mechanisms and policies on socio-economic development, and assurance of national defense and security in the Metropolitan Area.

2. The coordination must adhere to the principles of consensus, equality, publicity, and transparency in accordance with law.