Policy digest

Function role to be regulated

The State Council announced on June 5 a decision to regulate function adjustments between old and new government institutions to ensure cohesion and coordination amid a cabinet reshuffle.

According to the decision, new institutions should take up functions and duties stated in the State Council institutional reform plan after their setting up is completed. If the institutions have not been established, original institutions should continue their duties under the current administrative laws. Local administrative institutions should follow the above principle. The principle shall also apply for adjustments in local administrative institutions.