A renewed focus on working for the people, frugality and improved efficiency were some of the key points of the State Council's work rules for government agencies published on Thursday.

The rules targeted displays of ostentation and reminded officials of the importance of clean governance and accountability.

In the 58-item State Council's Work Rules, the government required its ministries, commissions and affiliated agencies to maintain and improve contact with the public, meet people's requests and adopt a disciplined approach to work.