全国人民代表大会常务委员会关于修改《中华人民共和国村民委员会组织法》的决定

Core Points - The National People's Congress Standing Committee has decided to amend the "Organic Law of Villagers' Committees of the People's Republic of China" to enhance grassroots self-governance and promote rural revitalization [1] - The amendments emphasize the leadership of the Communist Party of China and the integration of self-governance, rule of law, and moral governance in village committees [1] - New provisions include the establishment of a supervisory body for grassroots self-governance and recognition of contributions by organizations and individuals in this area [1] Summary by Sections Article Modifications - Article 1 is revised to focus on grassroots self-governance and rural revitalization [1] - Article 2 emphasizes democratic processes within villagers' committees [1] - Article 4 highlights the leadership of the Communist Party and the support for villagers' self-governance activities [1] - New Article 5 establishes a supervisory body for grassroots self-governance [1] - New Article 7 introduces recognition for outstanding contributions in self-governance [1] Committee Structure and Responsibilities - Article 8 mandates the inclusion of women in committee membership and allows for cross-appointments between village committees and party organizations [1] - Article 9 outlines the establishment of various sub-committees within the villagers' committee [1] - Article 10 emphasizes the role of villagers' committees in resource management and ecological protection [1] Governance and Community Engagement - Article 11 requires committees to promote legal awareness and support villagers in fulfilling their legal obligations [1] - Article 12 mandates committees to assist in community safety and conflict resolution [2] - Article 13 encourages collaboration with social organizations and volunteers in rural governance [3] - Article 14 promotes unity among multi-ethnic communities [4] Election and Decision-Making Processes - Article 15 outlines the structure of the villagers' election committee [1] - Article 16 specifies eligibility criteria for candidates in village elections [1] - Article 18 details the nomination process for committee candidates [1] - Article 25 requires villagers' meetings to be convened under certain conditions [1] Financial and Operational Support - New provisions ensure financial support for the operation of villagers' committees from local governments [10][11] - Article 42 outlines the funding sources for public welfare projects and committee operations [10] - Article 44 emphasizes the need for comprehensive service facilities in villages [10] Implementation and Compliance - The amendments will take effect on January 1, 2026, and the law will be republished accordingly [15]