中华人民共和国城市居民委员会组织法

Core Points - The law aims to enhance grassroots self-governance, develop grassroots democracy, protect residents' rights, and modernize governance capabilities at the community level [2][3] - The residents' committee is a grassroots self-governing organization that operates under democratic principles, including elections, consultations, decision-making, management, and supervision [2][3] Chapter Summaries Chapter 1: General Principles - The law establishes the framework for residents to manage their own affairs and promotes grassroots democracy [2] - Residents' committees are responsible to residents' meetings and representatives [2] Chapter 2: Composition and Responsibilities of Residents' Committees - Residents' committees consist of 5 to 9 members, including women, and must avoid conflicts of interest among relatives [4][5] - The committees have various responsibilities, including promoting laws and policies, managing public affairs, mediating disputes, and assisting in community safety [6][7] Chapter 3: Elections of Residents' Committees - Elections for committee members are conducted by all eligible residents or their representatives, with a term of five years [10][11] - The election process includes provisions for candidate nominations, voting methods, and the validity of elections [15][16] Chapter 4: Residents' Meetings and Representative Meetings - Residents' meetings consist of all residents aged 18 and above and can be convened by the committee [26][27] - Decisions made in these meetings require a majority vote and can involve significant community issues [30][31] Chapter 5: Democratic Management and Supervision - The committees must implement a democratic decision-making process and maintain transparency in their operations [33][34] - A supervisory committee is established to oversee the residents' committee, ensuring accountability and adherence to regulations [28][29] Chapter 6: Support for Residents' Committees - The law outlines financial support for the daily operations of residents' committees from local governments [41][42] - Community service projects can receive funding from various sources, including government and charitable organizations [42][43] Chapter 7: Supplementary Provisions - The law applies to various administrative regions and mandates local governments to ensure its implementation [47][48] - The law will take effect on January 1, 2026 [50]