The Ministry of Home Affairs in Vietnam has recently addressed the situation concerning village party secretaries seeking to resign after the merger of several villages into a new administrative unit. This guidance is particularly relevant for those who may be affected by the restructuring of local governance.

In a specific case, a party secretary named Nguyen Duc, born in 1992, who was serving in a non-professional capacity at the commune level, raised questions regarding his employment status after the merger of three villages into one. Following this merger, out of eight non-professional positions from the previous villages, only two individuals, including Nguyen, met the qualifications required for the new village structure as per the regulations outlined in Decree 185/2026/ND-CP and the provincial People's Council's resolutions.

Nguyen sought clarification on whether he would be eligible for benefits under Decree 154/2025/ND-CP if he voluntarily resigned. In response, the Ministry of Home Affairs clarified that both Decrees 154/2025 and 185/2026 specify the eligibility criteria for non-professional village officials who resign due to administrative restructuring.

Moreover, the Ministry emphasized that local authorities are responsible for implementing policies related to the streamlining of personnel for civil servants and workers under their jurisdiction. Therefore, Nguyen was advised to contact the appropriate local authority for further assistance regarding his resignation and any applicable benefits.

This situation highlights the ongoing administrative changes in Vietnam as local governance structures are being reformed to improve efficiency and effectiveness in public service delivery.