Decision 557/QD-TTg

DECISION No. 557/QD-TTg of May 18, 1999 on the replacement of members of the Central Steering Board for Flood and Storm Prevention and Combat

This Decision replaces Decision No.354/QD-TTg of April 25, 1998 of the Prime Minister.

The Central Steering Board for Flood and Storm Prevention and Combat is composed of its head being the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, 5 deputy heads and 17 members being representatives of the concerned ministries and branches.

The Central Steering Board for Flood and Storm Prevention and Combat is tasked to assist the Government in:

- Urging and inspecting branches and localities in the elaboration and implementation of the annual projects and plans for flood and storm prevention and combat.

- Issuing orders to mobilize personnel and means for timely response to emergency cases that fall beyond the capability of branches and localities.

- Directing localities to overcome consequences caused by floods and/or storms.

- Organizing the review of the work of flood and storm prevention and combat, disseminating experiences therefrom as well as scientific and technical advances in flood and storm prevention and combat for branches and localities.-