Comrade Li Guifu concurrently holds the posts of secretary of the county party committee and chairman of the Supervision and Judicial Committee of the Municipal People's Congress, which has aroused all kinds of speculation about the operation of his power. As the secretary of the county party committee, he holds important leadership of the local government; As the director of the special committee of the Municipal People's Congress, he is also in charge of supervision and judicial resources. This kind of dual identity and concentration of power is indeed easy to give people the feeling of "holding a whip and beating yourself" when dealing with problems.
However, we need to think more rationally and comprehensively when judging this event. Is Secretary Li sure to use the power and resources in his hands to suppress others? It is certainly easy to judge what he has done from the perspective of morality and emotion, but we must consider the complex institutional background.
First, under the current socialist political system with Chinese characteristics, the setting up of the leadership congress of the party committee is reasonable to a certain extent, which can enable local hippos to better coordinate all work in the region. We cannot simply dismiss this institutional arrangement.
Second, the secretary of the county party committee and the chairman of the special committee of the municipal people's congress are two different positions in legal theory, and they are not completely identical. Even if there is an overlap of responsibilities, they should perform their respective duties in accordance with the system and legal provisions.
Third, on a case-by-case basis, it is difficult for the outside world to determine the true motive for the secretary's actions. The exercise of public power is often a complex game of interests, which requires relevant departments to conduct investigations and secure evidence. We should not preconceive and make positive or negative conclusions.
In my opinion, the core of this incident is how to view power, and on this basis, improve the power check mechanism. On the one hand, power can allow conscientious officials to govern effectively, but it can also be abused by bad officials.
How to establish a power supervision mechanism to ensure that public power cannot operate in violation of laws and regulations is the key to our thinking. On the other hand, questioned officials also need to take the initiative to accept supervision and prove their innocence with practical actions, rather than using public power to fight back.
At present, China is in a critical period of rule of law construction, and how to build a power structure with clear rights and responsibilities, mutual constraints, and in line with the requirements of the rule of law requires the joint efforts of all sectors of society. Let us look at the current difficulties with a rational and open attitude, and maintain confidence and expectation in the future of China's rule of law.
At present, China is in an important period of comprehensively governing the country according to law and speeding up the building of the rule of law, and how to correctly handle the relationship between power and the rule of law has set higher demands on leading cadres at all levels.
First, we must firmly establish the rule of law mentality. Leading cadres at all levels must internalize the concept of "equality before the law" and earnestly enhance their ability to use the rule of law thinking and methods to solve problems. Power is not beyond the law, power must operate on the track of the rule of law. No one is allowed to be placed above the law, and abuse of power by the law must be severely punished.
Second, we must adhere to the combination of rights and responsibilities. The magnitude of power must be commensurate with responsibility. With greater power comes great responsibility. If power is not checked, corruption will breed, and it is necessary to establish an effective mechanism to check the operation of power. The exercise of power must be transparent and subject to scrutiny. Accountability commensurate with power must be strictly pursued.
Thirdly, the impartiality of the administration of justice must be guaranteed. Legitimate power comes from the law, and an impartial and independent judiciary is an important way to curb the annotation of power. Abuse of power, dereliction of duty, and bending the law for personal gain must be punished in accordance with the law, so that the judicial outcome can fully reflect fairness and justice.
Fourth, we must improve the rule of law system. The lawful and rational exercise of power requires the full support of the rule of law system. It is necessary to improve legislation to ensure that the law is scientific, systematic and operable; It is necessary to strengthen the publicity of the rule of law and enhance the awareness of the rule of law in the whole society; It is necessary to improve the construction of the rule of law team, so that people who truly understand the law and respect the law can run the country.
It can be said that Li Guifu's dual status as secretary of the county party committee and director of the municipal people's congress committee has tested his understanding of power and the rule of law to a certain extent. We should not make a simple judgment on each case, but should focus on improving the system and the rule of law.
Only by truly establishing a mechanism for the operation of power with clear powers and responsibilities, open procedures, and effective supervision, and persisting in governing power according to law and using power to promote the rule of law, can we prevent and punish corruption on the subject of abuse of power and ensure that the rights and interests of the people are not infringed upon.
Let us join hands and work together to advance the construction of socialist rule of law with Chinese characteristics!