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147.
. In this preparatory period many black spots have been cleared
and refuse collection points improved, and 100 more will be constructed
during the campaign. I am sure that those on the operational side are
on their toes. It is now up to the Clean Hong Kong Executivo Committee
and the Clean Hong Kong Campaign Now Territories Advisory Committee and
the many district committees they have set up to encourage the public
to return to the public spirited rectitude of 1972 and 73. I am sure
the response of the vast majority will be excellent. But there are
bound to be some who will be careless and thoughtless, and I appeal to
the courts to bring home to those who commit litter offences that they
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must mend their ways.
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DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION
148.
I attach great importance to the new form of administration
and public participation now being created in each District. Indeed
without it I do not see how the plans for developing, spreading out.
and providing for the needs of Hong Kong that I have described can be.
carried through effectively and in accordance with the wishes of
residents.
149.
In each district, whether in the New Territories or Urban :-
area, the scheme stands on two legs. Firstly there is a District
Management Committee comprised of responsible officials to oversee and
co-ordinate the activities of Government departments within a district,
and where necessary arrange their modification to meet the district
needs.
Secondly there will be a District Board of appointed and elected
unofficials plus the senior officials of the Management Committee.
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