Chapter 543

Finally, Lu Fan said: "Comrades, there are always more solutions than difficulties; the people of Nanyuan have long suffered from stalled buildings!"

The people's wishes are simple; I hope that within the designated time you can resolve all issues in one go, allowing homeowners to move into their homes and obtain their certificates.

In the process of solving the problem, it involves not only judicial issues but also further demolition, project safety acceptance, etc. No matter how great the difficulty, the promotion of rectifying problematic housing estates is urgent; it also needs more information disclosure, so that homeowners know: the pit they fell into years ago, now shedding tears, when will it be filled, when will there be an end. Let homeless displaced households know how long it will be before their own homes arrive.

Finally, I emphasize one point: corruption! According to a preliminary investigation by the Discipline Inspection Committee, the director of the Municipal Real Estate Service Center is suspected of serious corruption. For such cadres and phenomena, the Municipal Party Committee's attitude is clear: strike as soon as they appear, investigate to the end, show no leniency, give no quarter; we must achieve full coverage and Zero Tolerance.

After the meeting, Nanyuan City launched a vigorous hundred-day campaign to tackle stalled buildings, with the mayor personally taking charge; the secretaries and chiefs of each county and district are the primary responsible persons, personally handling the stalled buildings assigned by the meeting.

August 15, Municipal Party Secretary Lu Fan went to the Nanyuan City Petitions Bureau to receive petitioners on site and coordinate the hundred-day petition campaign, listening to the people's concerns face to face and genuinely resolving their worries.

"Did you come alone today? What are your demands?" In the reception room of the Municipal Petitions Bureau, Lu Fan solicitously inquired of the visitors, carefully examining their written materials.

"Secretary Lu, my mother bought land in Fangcheng County over ten years ago, but to this day we cannot obtain construction permits." "We are the owners' representatives of the Lijing Park community; the houses have been delayed for more than half a year and still have not been delivered." The petitioners spoke frankly, reflecting the issues.

"Please rest assured, we will definitely safeguard your legitimate rights and interests in accordance with laws and regulations, genuinely relieve your worries and solve your difficulties; the city has already begun concentrated efforts to tackle stalled buildings."

During the on-site reception, Lu Fan patiently listened to the petitioners' demands, solicitously inquired about specific circumstances, carefully verified related issues, and together with the responsible comrades of the relevant counties, districts, and departments on site sorted out and analyzed the crux of the problem, researched and formulated countermeasures, and, in accordance with laws and regulations, proposed an initial solution and issued instructions for handling.

Lu Fan earnestly urged everyone: "First reception and initial visit are key to petition work; we must carry deep feeling for the people, strengthen the implementation of the first reception, first handling responsibility system, and, based on seeking truth from facts and high quality and efficiency, properly settle the reasonable and lawful demands of the masses. Petition work concerns the vital interests of the masses; we must bring genuine feeling and responsibility, understand the actual difficulties of the masses, not betray the trust and heavy responsibility placed in us by the masses, wholeheartedly strive to resolve the masses' urgent, difficult, and anxious problems, and ensure that every problem raised by the masses gets a response and is followed up."

All levels and departments must raise their political stance, keep responsibility in mind and fulfill it in action, coordinate up and down, left and right, and jointly manage, collectively safeguarding the overall social situation and maintaining harmony and stability.

Lu Fan was in the office of the Petitions Bureau chief reviewing and handling letters from the masses when the phone rang.

After checking the number, Lu Fan immediately stood up, gave a glance to a few people in the office, and then answered the call.

"Lu Fan, let's talk about your work issues."

"Please give your instructions, Secretary!"

"Discipline Inspection Committee or Organization Department— which field are you leaning toward?"

Lu Fan blurted out: "I will follow the Secretary's arrangements and obey organizational assignments; no matter what post I hold, I will devote myself with full work enthusiasm and a high sense of responsibility."

Wang Hongtao thought for a moment and said: "A strong organization means strong cadres. Organization building is the foundation of all undertakings; only by doing organization work well can all-level party committees and governments have the strength to fight and strive. Facing the risks and challenges, contradictions and difficulties of the new era, which are more numerous and complex than before, I suggest you go to the Organization Department for some training, to fully and meticulously appreciate the importance and arduousness of cadre operations, laying the groundwork for future work."

Lu Fan said without hesitation: "Thank you for the Secretary's trust and cultivation; I will certainly improve myself, welcome challenges, dare to take responsibility, and carry out organization work with meticulous spirit."

Wang Hongtao earnestly said: "Only by being fair and upright oneself can one employ people fairly; using fair people brings persuasiveness and appeal, thereby earning the trust and respect of cadres."

Upon becoming head of the Organization Department, you must have the quality of selflessness and fearlessness, with a broad-minded and tolerant heart and a capacity to embrace all rivers, to see people clearly, select good people, and employ good people.

I put forward three requirements for you: first, observe the rules and straighten your steel backbone. A virtuous person first cultivates himself; self-cultivation begins with rectifying the heart. As the saying goes, "When one's conduct is correct, orders need not be given and yet they will be followed; when one's conduct is not correct, even if orders are given they will not be obeyed." If you wish to set an example, at work you must consistently uphold high standards and strict requirements; in life you must practice thrift; in conduct you must practice integrity. In the face of sugar-coated bullets, do not be swayed by profit; in the face of difficulties and threats, do not bow to strong authority; keep your spine straight in being a person, bend down in doing things, establish a model for organization workers, and shoulder the heavy responsibility of organization work.

Second, cultivate a steady, accurate, far-sighted vision—practice the "thousand-mile eye". Organization work covers a broad scope, complex content, involves many personnel, and the work content is sometimes sensitive; often a small pull moves the whole body. Therefore, you must develop a discerning eye, viewing problems with steadiness, accuracy, and foresight. Considering the overall situation, you must not view things in isolation or generalize from a partial view. Not only must you see the surface, but you must see through the texture, find the vital points and grasp the key points, to relieve worries and solve difficulties for the Provincial Party Committee.

Third, cultivate an ear that catches the wind from all directions—practice the "wind-following ear". The head of the Organization Department must not only observe six directions but also listen to eight. One must be skilled at hearing different voices, especially in cadre management and selection, widely soliciting opinions and suggestions, comprehensively considering the views of superiors, peers, subordinates, and the masses, avoiding partiality and bias, to truly cultivate a high-quality cadre team that is loyal, clean, and responsible. One must attentively listen to the masses' suggestions, repeatedly asking, "Do the masses want it or not? Do they accept it or not? Are they satisfied or not?" to understand what the broad cadres and masses think, wish, and hope for, continually improving methods and approaches to enhance work efficiency and the level of service to the people.

Lu Fan replied in a firm tone: "I will certainly keep your earnest teachings in mind, be grateful and forge ahead, focus on organization work, be at the forefront, dare to strive, and be good at action, absolutely not disappointing the Secretary's expectations and trust."

After hanging up, Lu Fan's emotions surged; it took him more than ten minutes to calm his restless heart.

Gazing out the window, Lu Fan felt the weight of responsibility and the honor of his mission, Organization Department Head! How long ago was it that merely hearing this title inspired awe? The first time I served as secretary was to assist the Organization Department head. Just think about it: the selection and appointment of provincial leaders is absolutely a great power in one's hands.

Although there are still the Secretary and Deputy Secretary above, if the department head does not put the dish on the table, what can the leaders stir-fry? Therefore, the department head's opinion is absolutely not to be ignored; in other words, for important leadership posts, the department head may not be able to promote you, but can definitely block your promotion! As for the promotion of deputy bureau-level leaders, the department head has absolute say.

Moreover, it depends on who holds the position of department head; after Zhao Lingyun served as Organization Department head, his authority surpassed that of his predecessor.

Leaving the Petitions Bureau, Lu Fan was full of vigor, a faint smile on his face, feeling that his vision and breadth had greatly expanded, his gaze already turned toward the Provincial Party Committee.

Secretary Cheng Haohao was very familiar with the leader, felt the leader's subtle changes, and guessed that the overall situation had been settled; he very much wanted to ask the leader where he would go and whether he would take him along, but he couldn't bring himself to speak.

Thinking about his impending departure from the post of Municipal Party Secretary, Lu Fan suddenly felt a sense of urgency, as there were still many things left unresolved.

August 16, Lu Fan, accompanied by Vice Mayor Zhu Xinlan, conducted research on the effectiveness of the stalled building crackdown.

The Platinum Era project showed noticeable progress, with most owners having moved in; the project's self-rescue and promotion have yielded visible results, and the flooring within the community has begun to be improved.

The urban village renovation project, previously stalled because the demolition and resettlement costs for its early stage had not been resolved and the land use nature conditions of the community were inconsistent, causing implementation to be hindered and unable to operate smoothly; Lu Fan conducted on-site office work and directed the Municipal Housing and Urban-Rural Development Bureau to immediately handle the procedures for the project despite missing documents.

Spring View Courtyard, after the main structure of Building 1 had been topped out, the developer's capital chain broke, causing work to stop for many years; Lu Fan personally coordinated, having the Municipal Investment and Development Company take over the project, and personally pushed forward the completion of procedures.

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In just three days, Lu Fan visited twelve stalled buildings, shouting "All the way to the end!" and efficiently and swiftly dealt with the historical legacy problems.

August 17, the Nanyuan City Discipline Inspection Committee reported: Chen Junlong, director of the Municipal Real Estate Service Center, is suspected of serious violations of discipline and law, and is currently undergoing disciplinary review and investigation by the Nanyuan City Discipline Inspection Committee and Supervisory Commission.

In the afternoon, the Municipal Discipline Inspection Committee launched a heavy-handed crackdown, taking the entire leadership team of the Municipal Real Estate Service Center in one swoop; two deputy directors of the Municipal Housing and Urban-Rural Development Bureau were taken away by the Committee from their office; the deputy county chief in charge of urban construction of Nan County was taken away by the Municipal Discipline Inspection Committee...

Within one day, after approval by the Municipal Party Committee, 38 leading cadres of the Nanyuan City Housing and Urban-Rural Development leadership were taken down by the Discipline Inspection Committee and are undergoing investigation; 62 real estate bosses were summoned by the Public Security Bureau... Digging deep to investigate the lax supervision, illegal approvals, and other disciplinary and legal violations behind the stalled buildings, enforcing strict supervision and discipline to hold accountable.

"I spent half my life's savings to buy a house, who would have thought that halfway through construction it would turn into a stalled building! Can't get the house, can't get the keys, let alone how frustrating it is! Now it's good, the house that has been stalled for so many years has finally resumed work; moving into a new home is just around the corner, and it's all thanks to Secretary Lu!" Praise poured in from all sides; the joy of the masses long troubled by stalled buildings overflowed.

August 18 morning, Lu Fan conducted research on the three newly built high schools, gaining a detailed understanding of their teaching staff and enrollment situation, and once again emphasized that these three high schools must be turned into provincial model high schools.

In the afternoon, Lu Fan met with Chairman Pang Xilai, and held a three-way talk with Wanhe Agriculture and Animal Husbandry, reaching a series of cooperation agreements.

These days, the Municipal Party Committee Office is busy as a spinning top, barely able to keep up with the Secretary's pace, and many people realize that the Secretary is about to leave!