Shangguan Jiqing, NPC deputy and mayor of Xi’an, Shaanxi province

There should be a comprehensive national law for urban management, and guidelines to streamline the process for officials. Many provinces and cities have issued local regulations, but some do not mesh with other laws and regulations or with other government departments. Urban management involves various fields, such as urban planning, environmental protection, transport and civil facilities, thus making rules at the national level necessary.