党的十六届四中全会强调,“必须坚持科学执政、民主执政、依法执政,不断完善党的领导方式和执政方式”。这是我们党加强执政能力建设的新认识新要求。一、不断提高对完善党的领导方式和执政方式的认识领导方式和执政方式是党实行领导、执政掌权的体制、机制、手段、方法的总称 The Fourth Plenary Session of the 16th Central Committee of the Party stressed: “We must uphold scientific and democratic governance, govern by law, and constantly improve the party’s leadership style and governing style.” This is a new understanding new requirement our party has to strengthen its governing capability. I. Constantly Improving Understanding on Improving the Party’s Leading and Governing Methods The style of leadership and governing are the general terms of the system, mechanism, means and methods for the party to exercise leadership and govern power.