We also need to manage it!, Central Commission for Discipline Inspection website: "Eight hours away"

Let's first take a look at four cases:

One evening in January this year, four people were playing mahjong on Wu'er Road in Majiadian Street, Zhijiang City, Hubei Province.

Around 19:00, they were arrested on the spot by the pre holiday "Four Winds" special inspection team of the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection and Supervision in conjunction with the Municipal Public Security Bureau. After on-site comparison, the four individuals were young cadres from the Municipal Agricultural Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Service Center, involving a gambling investment of 4370 yuan.

They explain their behavior:

"The work is too stressful, I finally look forward to Friday, so I'll find a place to gather."

"Before serving, I saw a mahjong machine in the restaurant and thought about playing around and having fun. It shouldn't be a big problem..."

I thought it wasn't a big problem, but in fact, it's a big problem. Four people were warned and punished within the party for gambling.

In April 2023, the Xiuyu District Supervision Committee of Putian City, Fujian Province, imposed a disciplinary action of expelling Wu from public office.

One night, Wu Mouqing, a cadre of the People's Government of Dongqiao Town in Xiuyu District, drank alcohol and drove on the village road in the early hours of the morning. He thought it was difficult to be caught at this time, but was caught by the police. After appraisal, Wu Mouqing was found to have drunk and driven a motor vehicle, and was ultimately sentenced to detention for committing the crime of dangerous driving. Wei Jinfeng, Director of the Case Trial Office of the Xiuyu District Commission for Discipline Inspection and Supervision, believes that "eight hours away" is a high-risk period for drunk driving behavior. Some cadres have weak disciplinary awareness and mistakenly believe that by concealing the identity of party members and cadres and concealing records of drunk driving from the unit when they are caught, they can "avoid" accountability... This kind of luck taking and trying the law is unacceptable.

Chen Bing'an, former Secretary of the Party Committee and Director of the Water Resources Bureau of Hechuan District, Chongqing, invests in shares and conducts business in his spare time. He often uses his position influence outside of work to facilitate his business relationships.

Chen Bing'an also loves fishing. Boss Li caters to his preferences and often invites him to fish ponds on weekends to enjoy free fishing and meals. He not only accompanies him throughout the journey, but also gives him red envelopes and high-end tea before leaving.

In the fishing and banquet activities, Chen Bing'an and Li got closer and closer, and they did not refuse his requests, providing assistance for him to successfully undertake water conservancy projects. They received a reward of 80000 yuan and 50g of gold worth 18700 yuan from Li six times.

"I will accept any amount of money, whether it is more or less..." Yang Haiping, former director of the funeral home in Luzhou City, Sichuan Province, wrote in his confession. He has collected money more than 130 times, and the collection locations are diverse. Apart from the office, he collects money in restaurants, coffee bars, roadside areas, hotel lobbies, near his residential area, and even across from the court.

These four cases all have one commonality:

The violation of discipline and law occurred "eight hours away".

Some people may feel that following the rules and working diligently during work hours is considered personal time, allowing them to relax their demands and even temporarily abandon their party membership.

A very small number of party members and cadres engage in small circles, gain connections, play cards and gamble, become addicted to video games, indulge in extravagant eating and drinking, indulge in extravagant activities, drive under the influence of alcohol, and even collect money and goods to seek illegal benefits within eight hours

In fact, compared to working hours, the life circle, social circle, and entertainment circle of public officials outside of eight hours are more complex and difficult to regulate. Many issues of power violations and misconduct occur outside of eight hours, and violations of discipline and law are more likely to occur.

We must manage "eight hours away".

At present, many places have introduced "eight hour supervision and management measures".

For example, recently Guangxi Guilin Investment Holding Group Co., Ltd. issued the "Measures for the Supervision and Management of Party Members, Cadres, and Public Officials' Behavior beyond Eight Hours"; The Chengdu Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection and Supervision has issued the "Interim Provisions on Strengthening the Supervision and Management of Discipline Inspection and Supervision Cadres Outside of Eight Hours", which extends the supervision of cadres from the "work circle" to the "life circle", and from "within eight hours" to "outside of eight hours"

Focus on key points and milestones, and carry out regular supervision and inspection beyond eight hours.

For example, Daqingshan County in Heilongjiang Province has adopted the "four no's and two no's" approach to carry out supervision and inspection more than 20 times irregularly, focusing on inspecting places such as catering, tobacco and alcohol, and promptly investigating and punishing any problems found. Each disciplinary inspection and supervision team dispatched by the Discipline Inspection Commission and Supervision Commission of Songtao County, Tongren City, Guizhou Province, conducts regular supervision and inspection through surprise inspections, random inspections, and regular spot checks on party member and cadre declaration matters during key periods such as holidays and in key places that are prone to violations of law and discipline.

In addition to the specialized supervision of the disciplinary inspection and supervision organs, the departments where public officials work are also responsible. Dunhua City, Yanbian Prefecture, Jilin Province will notify and criticize the units and departments that have encountered problems, and interview the unit leaders to strengthen their supervision and management responsibilities.

In many places, family members are also mobilized to play a special role in "eight hours away" supervision——

Xiangyang City, Hubei Province, has sent a "Ten Must Ask" supervision reminder card to every party member, cadre, and family member: "If you often return late, you should ask questions, and any negative signs should be curbed early; if you spend money generously, you should ask questions; if you don't match your income and expenses, you should ask questions, and there is no way to cross the red line; if you invest heavily, you should ask questions, and where the funds come from; if you have extra income, you should ask questions, and unjust gains can cause trouble..." Guide family members to often play the "pillow side" and raise the family's "warning line.".

Zhijiang City in Hubei Province focuses its supervision on young cadres.

In the past two years, there have been a series of typical cases of young cadres under the age of 35 violating discipline and law in Zhijiang City. The parties involved in the case were the backbone of the work unit during the day, but at night they changed their appearance and became addicted to bad habits such as gambling and gambling.

In this regard, the Discipline Inspection Commission and Supervision Commission of Zhijiang City have explored how to weave a "eight hour external supervision network" for young party members and cadres. For example, key supervision should be carried out on young party members and cadres who are "eight hours away", and any signs or tendencies should be promptly reminded, corrected, and reported. Integrating disciplinary education with family ethics and family education, compiling and printing the "Handbook of Young Cadres' Conduct and Discipline" every year, inviting family members of cadres to carry out a series of activities on "Inheriting Clean Breeze and Adhering to Integrity with One Heart" at critical time points, conducting anti-corruption home visits, and expanding "eight hour supervision" from "government compound" to "family backyard".

Supervision outside, self-cultivation inside. The cultivation beyond eight hours ultimately relies on party members and cadres themselves, always remembering their identity, establishing correct values, and cultivating a healthy lifestyle. Regardless of whether a person is at work or off duty, the discipline and rules will never leave work.

Finally, I would like to remind party members and cadres that the Mid Autumn Festival and National Day holiday are coming soon. "Eight hours away," they must be refreshing and refreshing.