十六届四中全会通过的《中共中央关于加强党的执政能力建设的决定》正式提出的“和谐社会”的理念,这是党的执政理念的一次飞跃。化解社会矛盾,实现社会和谐,需要制度做保障,需要重视制度建设。目前,“规则至上”意识的普遍缺乏造成现有制度在化解矛盾中没有得到有效发挥。因此,培养“规则至上”的契约精神应该成为我们构建和谐社会的重要内容。 The concept of “harmonious society” formally proposed by the “CPC Central Committee’s Decision on Strengthening the Construction of the Governing Capacity of the Party” adopted by the Fourth Plenary Session of the 16th Central Government is a leap forward in the party’s concept of governance. To resolve social conflicts and achieve social harmony, the system needs to be protected, and system construction needs to be emphasized. At present, the general lack of awareness of the “rules first” has not caused the existing system to effectively play its part in resolving conflicts. Therefore, cultivating the “rule first” spirit of contract should become an important part of building a harmonious society.