Chapter 292: The Standing Committee Meeting That Shocked the Whole County

Lu Fan's words made everyone fall into deep thought. How could those present not know the situation in the county? Including themselves, they all had the idea of muddling along, not to mention the people below!

Wang Baoguo couldn't help but say: "Secretary, the work of the Investment Promotion Bureau is indeed ineffective, but they have to correspond to the various work tasks of the Municipal Investment Promotion Bureau and count as a routine department. Should we consider giving them another chance? Shame and then courage, maybe there can be some improvement!" He had been in Ganshui for some years and had close relationships with many department leaders. Regardless of whether it was useful or not, he had to stand up and speak. This was a matter of attitude.

Executive Deputy County Chief Yang Chengyu echoed: "Yes, Secretary, gold is not perfect, and people are not perfect. Some phenomena are widespread problems. If you beat people to death with one stick, it will not be beautiful. You can use criticism and education to 'tighten the spell' and give death orders. If they don't change after repeated education, then there is nothing to say about dealing with them!"

Unexpectedly, there were opposing opinions at the first Standing Committee meeting. Lu Fan had participated in several Municipal Standing Committee meetings, and Secretary Li Mingzhou's words were the final word! It seems that his control over Ganshui is still a bit weak.

Zhang Qianyuan, Secretary of the Discipline Inspection Committee, was deployed by Lu Fan in advance and knew what he should do. He immediately "poked" back: "Last year, the problems of 'not taking responsibility, not acting, acting randomly, and acting falsely' accounted for nearly half of the total number of problems investigated and dealt with for violating the eight-point regulation across the country!

These problems seriously affect economic development and are the formalism and bureaucracy problems of leading cadres in performing their duties and overcoming difficulties. They are perfunctory, lazy, and slack in government, only wanting to be officials and not wanting to do things, only wanting to hold power and not wanting to take responsibility. They are dereliction of duty and responsibility, sorry for the position they are in and the responsibilities they undertake, and even more sorry for the trust of the Party and the people! I firmly support the plan of the Organization Department. Only thunderous means can make the cadres of the whole county take it as a warning!"

Guo Tongyu, Head of the Organization Department, followed up and said: "Everyone knows the problems in Ganshui. Many people 'muddle along' in their posts, are keen on 'playing Tai Chi,' push work if they can, drag it if they can, bypass problems if they can, and hide if they can; they don't solve the problems that should be solved, but suppress and do work that is not practical; they deceive superiors and hide from subordinates, report good news but not bad news, and even fabricate false numbers, false situations, and false political achievements to deceive the organization.

Behind lazy government and slack government is a lack of sense of responsibility and a lack of ability to take responsibility. Such people are not worthy of staying in leadership positions. I agree with the opinion of Secretary Qianyuan and must deal with it seriously to arouse everyone's vigilance!"

Deputy Secretary Wang Zhikun's "online" was the former County Party Secretary and now the Minister of the United Front Work Department of the Municipal Committee, Wu Pengzhang, so he naturally had to support Lu Fan. He said straight to the point: "Some problems really should be rectified, otherwise, more people will rot in the long run. I support the plan of the Organization Department!"

Guo Yimeng, Secretary of the Political and Legal Committee, said: "I have long been unaccustomed to some people's style, and it should be treated! I agree with the opinion of the Organization Department!"

Liu Jingxuan, Minister of Propaganda, and Du Kun, Minister of the United Front, also expressed their support for the Organization Department one after another. They were from the County Committee, and their butts had to be straight, especially the first Standing Committee meeting convened by the Secretary, which must be supported. Anyway, it was not a big deal, and it was not elegant!

Finally, Lu Fan summarized: "Since everyone supports it, then implement it according to the opinion of the Organization Department!

Comrades, I have a few words I want to communicate with everyone. The organization put us in this position, so we must establish a style for one side, protect the people of one side, hold the dignity of the lowest level of people living, and manage the affairs of Ganshui County well!

If you want to improve various tasks, relying on one person's strength is definitely not enough. I hope that the County Committee and County Government team will lead the style with me, take the lead, and call on all Party members and cadres to be public servants of the people, rather than high above, eating, taking, and asking, shirking and shirking, perfunctory, lazy, deceiving superiors and hiding from subordinates!

Power is transparent only when it is placed in the sun, because the sun is the best preservative!"

Then, the Standing Committee also studied key projects and the work of several departments, all of which were routine work.

After the meeting, County Chief Wang Baoguo followed Lu Fan to the office and said with a smile: "Secretary, I have asked for the 220 million back. Fortunately, there were no moths."

Lu Fan was also very happy and said: "County Chief Baoguo, it is not easy to ask for this money. It is finally safely in the pocket! Our Ganshui fiscal revenue is low, so this money must be used on the blade. How much is the government debt at present?"

Do you want to pay off the debt? Lu Fan's idea shocked Wang Baoguo incomparably. "The successor does not manage the predecessor's account" is the norm in officialdom. Shouldn't you engage in big projects if you have money?

Wang Baoguo knew that the 220 million was asked for by Lu Fan. The unwritten rule is that whoever asks for the money leads it, but with such a large sum of money, the Secretary will not "swallow it alone," and at least he will give himself a sip of soup.

Wang Baoguo is not greedy. He would be satisfied if he could leave him a few tens of millions, so that he could implement two big projects. But now Lu Fan actually wants to pay off the debt. Is he a fool? Who would do this?

But he answered every question. Wang Baoguo replied: "Our government debt is not small. There are more than 500 million in arrears for project payments and procurement payments, more than 400 million in misappropriated special funds at all levels, more than 300 million in bank loans, and more than 700 million in various types of bonds. Does the Secretary intend to use this money to pay off the debt?"

Lu Fan nodded and said: "I have this intention. I think you don't want to face creditors coming to the door every day, right?

I know that the causes of government debt are complex and the difficulty of repayment is great, involving all aspects of government project units. The causes are intricate and have already affected our government image. Many foremen are scolding us as 'old Lai,' and county-level projects have reached the point where no one undertakes them, because they all have to advance money, and payment is far away!

County Chief Baoguo, we should learn from Secretary Wang Hongtao. Look at Zhenbei District, debt-free, and it is very easy to do any work! My idea is to use all this 220 million to repay the debt, focusing on the more than 500 million in project payments and procurement payments, and the more than 400 million in misappropriated special funds. These are real debts owed to enterprises. As for the debts owed to banks, don't consider them for the time being, and wait until there is financial strength!"

To be honest, Wang Baoguo was indeed scared by the debt. Creditors came to the office every day, and they couldn't be beaten or scolded! And many debts were owed by him, and his own projects couldn't pay the accounts! If the Secretary can help pay them off, it is also a great thing. Some money will naturally flow into his pocket, which is also excellent!

He immediately said: "Secretary, I agree with your opinion, but the two items you mentioned add up to 1 billion, and 220 million can only pay off a small part."

Lu Fan laughed and said: "The family's account is just here. The feeling of owing 1,000 items and owing 100 items is very different. You first let the Finance Bureau organize the debt. My opinion is that this clearing work must be fair, just, and open, so that enterprises can see our determination to deal with debt! First clear the debt within 1 million. If the funds are enough, it can be increased to 1.5 million or 2 million. In general, that's the meaning."

Confirming that Lu Fan had no selfishness, Wang Baoguo had nothing to say, so he agreed. He felt admiration for Lu Fan for the first time. How much determination does it take to not be tempted by 220 million in funds!

At this time, the whole county compound was restless, and the news of the Standing Committee meeting had spread.

No one expected that the first fire of Secretary Lu coming to Ganshui was to directly abolish two units. The reason why the Investment Promotion Bureau was abolished was actually ineffective work!

"Have you heard? The Investment Promotion Bureau is going to be abolished!"

"I'm not deaf! I didn't expect Secretary Lu to be so powerful, not rubbing sand in his eyes, and abolishing the unit if he disagrees!"

"That's also a garbage unit. Haven't introduced an enterprise for six or seven years. If you ask me, it's good to abolish it!"

Someone retorted: "Then what did our unit do? I feel it's no different from the Investment Promotion Bureau!"

"Haha, then you go and tell Secretary Lu to abolish our unit too, anyway, it will be merged into a good unit, and we can 'turn the door to make a fortune'!"

"It doesn't matter to us, but it matters to the leaders! Look, they have been in the office for several days and started to study work!"

"Sigh, follow a good person to be a good person, follow a godmother to jump rope! The leader doesn't act, what can we do? If you ask me, it should have been rectified long ago. If it continues like this, I'm worried!"

"You worry about a fart! As long as the salary arrives every month, why care about him!"

"Sigh, you damn it, don't think about it. If it continues like this, where does the money for wages come from? Some places have already started to owe wages. Can you resign?"

"I think this Secretary Lu seems reliable, at least he has courage, dares to do things, maybe he can really bring Ganshui to life! I heard he doesn't accept any gifts!"

"Just arrived, still need to pretend to be a person! If he doesn't accept money or gifts by next year or the year after, I will admit he is a man!"

"Anyway, I feel that I won't be able to muddle along in the future. There is one and there are two. You watch, there will definitely be units abolished within three months!"

Many leaders also discussed in private, full of worries about the future.

In the afternoon, the County Chief called the Director of the Finance Bureau to the office and conveyed the Secretary's instructions, asking him to organize the debt by category.

This unusual move made many people active. This is the rhythm of paying off accounts, otherwise, why organize it if you are idle and have nothing to do?

These bosses have energy and soon heard from the city that the county actually fought for 200 million in funds!

No need to think, this must be the money Secretary Lu asked for, because the County Chief doesn't have this ability!

Therefore, the foremen began to attack Lu Fan. They understand the system and know that the right to control this money is with the County Party Secretary. Of course, there are also those who go to the County Chief to operate.

Therefore, Lu Fan has three significant labels in Ganshui: "capable," "can ask for money," and "has courage"!

The cadres and masses of Ganshui initially recognized Lu Fan and won some praise. People talked about this young County Party Secretary, full of curiosity about him, and pinned high hopes on him. Who doesn't love their hometown? Who doesn't want their hometown to have a County Party Secretary like Wang Hongtao? ===== CHAPTER 293 =====