602 Chapter 558: Strong Wrist (Seeking Monthly Ticket)_1
Zhao Fei's words brought a silence over the entire eting room. It's not that different opinions weren't allowed at etings. But ever since Li Taishi assud the position of secretary of the Wanghai Municipal Party Committee and the new standing committee was established, they'd been getting along harmoniously, making it a model of harmony among national party and governnt cadres.
Now, suddenly there was a different voice. It was naturally startling. Although Zhao Fei's words didn't clearly express his thoughts, the implied depth conveyed so aning. In regard to the issue of public spending, Zhao Fei felt that the asures were overly strict, indicating his disagreent with the plan.
Nie Zhenbang did not get angry, as disagreents within the standing committee were common. Even siblings raised by the sa parents had conflicts and argunts, let alone mbers of the standing committee.
Besides, Zhao Fei's relationship with Nie had been lukewarm since the era of Shi Yiwu. His current attitude was in line with their past.
He didn't resent it. Nie Zhenbang responded with a mild smile, "Comrade Zhao Fei, do you have any suggestions? Feel free to share."
Hearing Nie Zhenbang's words, Zhao Fei didn't hesitate. Since he had already expressed a different opinion, even without a reason, he needed to speak. Otherwise, wouldn't he be seen as a person without credibility? In the officialdom, reputation is crucial; it's the basis for others to trust and collaborate with you. Then he nodded and said, "Mayor Nie, I have carefully studied the implentation details of public spending. In terms of the standard for official receptions, isn't it overly stringent? As all leaders are aware, it's difficult to control official receptions. When the proceeding gets rry, a superior might request an additional dish or a bottle of wine, causing the budget to exceed its limit. If individuals have to cover the excess from their own pockets, it will seriously hinder the enthusiasm of most cadres for their work."
After saying this, Zhao Fei paused deliberately to give the standing committee mbers so ti to think. Then he added, "Leaders, you can imagine, if a cadre has to not only work hard but also subsidize money from his own pocket for work-related matters, I think, very few people are willing to do that."
As soon as Zhao Fei finished speaking, Jiang Li, the only female mber of the Standing Committee and the Minister of the United Front Work Departnt, raised her hand. Normally, she would not express any opinions.
However, this matter affected her own interests—particularly concerning the private use of official cars. Which leader is not using an official car for personal use? It's only a matter of degree.
Jiang Li's hotown is in the countryside of Quanhai City. A visit there can be quite challenging. If she were to use a public bus, it would take at least an entire afternoon with all the bus changes.
Forbidding private use of official cars was sothing Jiang Li simply could not accept. After pondering for a while, Jiang Li spoke, "I also feel that this regulation lacks compassion. The lines drawn around using a public vehicle for private purposes are blurry. For example, in my United Front Work Departnt, our Wanghai City is a hotown to overseas Chinese. Sotis work is very uncertain. Considering the living conditions of returnee old overseas Chinese, I have to visit them outside of working hours. If the private use of official cars is prohibited, and all official cars are sealed off after work hours, my work cannot be carried out."
Jiang Li didn't express support or opposition. She simply took herself as an example, wearing the look of a victim. As she spoke, the eting room fell silent again.
At this mont, Li Taishi looked calm, neither warm nor cold. He glanced at Nie Zhenbang beside him. He had anticipated the opposition to this plan long ago because it affected the interests of each leader. The opposition was only to be expected.
The executive vice mayor, Li Xiangtian, interjected, "I think there's no harm in trial implentation. As far as I know, Lizhou City in the Xibei Autonomous Region, forrly Bazhou City and New Li City, as well as Liangxi City in Jiangbei Province, are all experinting with regulations on official receptions. The standard for official receptions in Liangxi City is even linked with the Organization Departnt for specific data evaluation, incorporated into the annual cadre evaluation system of the Organization Departnt, directly affecting cadre promotions and training."
Based on the implentation in the two cities, the results seed positive. According to statistics, the two cities saved at least five million each year in public expenditure after implenting the standard. For a nationally renowned economic powerhouse like Liangxi City, just last year's fiscal expenditure was reduced by more than 19 million compared to the sa period the year before. I think, since other tropolises can implent it, our Wanghai City can do the sa. After all, Mayor Nie is the initiator of the regulation."
Li Taishi was not at all surprised by Li Xiangtian's support. Li Xiangtian had been promoted to his current position of executive vice mayor primarily due to Nie Zhenbang's support. This relationship determined Li Xiangtian's factional identity. It was impossible that he wouldn't support Nie Zhenbang.
At this very mont, Nie Zhenbang raises his hand, calmly saying, "Secretary Li Taishi, allow to speak my piece."
At this ti, Nie Zhenbang's expression is very serious, his gaze sharp. He looks around at everyone, and only after his gaze has swept over Jiang Li and Zhao Fei, does he begin to speak: "Regarding the standard for official receptions. This is a situation where everyone has their own justified opinion. Comrades do indeed have so special working ti slots and indeed, so actual difficulties. However, we cannot retreat just because of difficulties."
"Years ago, Taizu once wrote an article called "The Foolish Old Man Moves the Mountain". In that article, Taizu once said that we must not fear sacrifice, overco all difficulties, and strive for victory. Now, we are neither asking comrades to sacrifice themselves nor asking comrades to do any dangerous work, and yet everyone speaks of difficulties as though they are incredibly serious. Is this the standard of a party mber?"
The words of Nie Zhenbang make all the full mbers of the Standing Committee sowhat taken aback. In the committee, Nie Zhenbang has always been an easy-going person. But at this mont, when Nie Zhenbang shows this strong attitude, everyone rembers that Mayor Nie is not Wang Yaguang. He is a strong character.
Nie Zhenbang disregards everyone's astonished expressions, continuing to speak: "As for the issue Minister Jiang Li cares about, with current scientific and technological thods, it is easy to solve. Currently, isn't a GPS positioning system popular abroad? Now, in our country, this technology has already begun to be tried in several big cities. I think we can completely learn from this. The Municipal Party Committee Office and the Municipal Governnt Office can accurately locate vehicles through GPS. This can ensure the convenience of work for leading cadres and also eradicate the unauthorized use of vehicles."
10:45
Of these three aspects, the main disputes are centered on public spending on food and drinks and the private use of official vehicles. As for state-funded trips abroad, for every leader, this is a far-off matter. After all, how many tis can a leader go abroad in a year? Perhaps, in a lifeti, there may only be one or two opportunities. On the other hand, public spending on food and drinks and the unauthorized use of official vehicles are different. These are matters closely related to one's life and involve personal interests. This is the root of the wrangling.
The strong attitude of Nie Zhenbang has made Jiang Li and Zhao Fei wisely shut their mouths. As old Standing Committee mbers of Wanghai City, they have seen the prestige of Mayor Nie. Even when he was just the executive deputy mayor, he dared to challenge the secretary of the municipal party committee at the standing committee eting. Now, offending Mayor Nie would just lead to unpleasantness, wouldn't it?
Besides, on the two issues that everyone cares about, public spending on receptions and unauthorized use of official vehicles, both Li Xiangtian and Nie Zhenbang have given detailed explanations and suitable solutions.
In particular, the words of Li Xiangtian, taking the fruitful achievents obtained in Lizhou and Liangxi as examples, as references, and extensions, if soone disagrees, what are their intentions? The facts prove that it is effective, and pilot work has also been carried out in other places, proving that it is feasible. If Wanghai City alone disagrees, doesn't that an there are ulterior motives?
Qi Siyuan pondered for a mont, then slowly began to speak: "I think this plan is very good. The high level of 'three public' expenditure is indeed a big problem, and this kind of asure serves as a restraint, which is very good. I approve."
"As for this plan, I also think it is a mature one. After the settling down in Xinli City and Liangxi City, I believe that Mayor Nie has fully considered the issues and solutions encountered during the execution of the plan. I suggest that we first implent this in the municipal committee, the municipal governnt, and directly administered organs and bureaus. If the effects turn out to be very good, then we might consider implenting it city-wide, what do you think?" Jiang Huguang, the secretary of the municipal discipline commission, who usually didn't care much about the affairs of the standing committee and didn't express his opinion much, suddenly spoke up in support.
Li Taishi was watching this scene, with the mayor proposing, the deputy secretary of the municipal party committee, the secretary of the municipal discipline commission, and the executive deputy mayor all expressing their support one after another. The main leaders of the municipal party committee have agreed, this kind of clout is incomparable with that of Zhao Fei and Jiang Li.
After a mont of silence, Li Taishi also decided to choose to support it. The harmonious relationship with Nie Zhenbang has not co easily, he worked hard to achieve it. Once this relationship is destroyed, the one who will suffer in the end is likely to be himself.
Having thought of all of this, Li Taishi nods his head and says: "I think this plan is very good. It is well-founded and clear. I also believe that the pros outweigh the cons and it's worth considering. We should try it out for so ti first in the directly administered organs and bureaus and see how it goes."
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