CONSTITUTION OF COUNCILS-HONGKONG

THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL

At present (1928) the Executive Council consists of

The Governor (ex-officio).

The Senior Military Officer in Command (ex-officio). The Colonial Secretary (ex-officio).

The Attorney-General (ex-officio). The Colonial Treasurer (ex-officio).

Hon. Mr. E. R. Hallifax, C.M.G. Hon. Mr. H. T. Creasy.

Hon. Sir H. E. Pollock, Kt., K.C.

Hon. Sir Shou-son Chow, Kt.

Hon. Mr. D. G. M. Bernard.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

The following are the members of the Legislative Council :-

The Governor.

The Senior Military Officer in Command.

The Colonial Secretary.

The Attorney-General.

The Colonial Treasurer.

Official Members.

The Director of Public Works.

The Secretary for Chinese Affairs.

The Captain Superintendent of Police.

Hon. Sir H. E. Pollock, Kt., K.C.

Hon. Sir Shou-son Chow, Kt.,

Hon. Mr. R. H. Kotewall, C.M.G., LL.D.

Unofficial Members.

Hon. Mr. D. G. M. Bernard.

Hon. Mr. A. C. Hynes.

Hon. Mr. J. Owen Hughes.

APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

By a Despatch from the Secretary of State, the following course is followed in the appointment of unofficial members:—

Appointed by the Governor (one at least of whom being a member of the Chinese community)

Elected by the Chamber of Commerce Elected by the Justices of the Peace

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