Box 11. Government Bodies in Hoi An
The responsibilities and functions of relevant government
departments and agencies in Hoi An are presented below.
People’s Committees
At the ward level, People’s Committees are in charge of their
own local tourism activities and also work with related offices
to manage tourism, services and trade. They are responsible
for upholding regulations to manage tourism. The Hoi An
People’s Committee both directly runs the World Heritage Site
and manages the town with a view to conserving heritage and
developing its values. Their vision is that heritage preservation
will develop tourism and, in return, tourism will help to preserve
heritage assets.