Summary
(1) The Guangdong Provincial Government has made a decision (document number: 粤府〔2025〕68号) to transfer seven provincial administrative powers to counties (cities) for implementation. This decision aims to promote coordinated regional development, expand county-level development autonomy, and improve county-level coordination capabilities. The powers to be transferred include administrative affairs related to provincial-level departments.
(2) To implement this decision, local governments and relevant departments at the provincial and municipal levels are required to:
(3) 1. Ensure a smooth transition of powers by completing the handover of responsibilities within 30 working days after the decision takes effect. This includes signing written agreements outlining the scope of delegated powers, responsibilities, and supervisory measures.
(4) 2. Strictly adhere to the law when exercising these powers. Counties are required to incorporate the transferred powers into their respective responsibility lists and ensure that corresponding responsibilities are implemented effectively. They must also develop specific implementation measures, simplify procedures, and optimize processes to provide efficient services to enterprises and the public.
(5) 3. Implement effective supervision and guidance. Provincial departments are required to develop standards or operational guidelines for implementing transferred powers, provide on-site guidance and training to county-level units, and help counties improve their capacity to implement transferred powers.
(6) Additionally, the provincial government will conduct regular research and evaluation of the implementation of transferred powers, identify problems, and provide recommendations for improvement. The decision also includes a list of provincial administrative powers to be transferred to counties for implementation.