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some changes would be necessary as a result of the removal of
constitutional links with the UK.
10. The Chief Executive and his Deputy would be elected in
accordance with procedures approved by the Legislative Council. The
persons so elected would be formally appointed by the Central
People's Government. They could be removed from office prematurely
only on grounds of misbehaviour or infirmity and by a resolution of
the Legislative Council.
11.
Membership of the Executive Council and the Legislative Council would be selected by an elective process.
12. The Executive Council would decide all important matters of
policy within the competence of the SAR as laid down by the Basic
Law.
The Chief Executive would preside at its meetings.
13. The Legislative Council, as the supreme organ of the SAR, would make laws within the competence of the SAR as laid down by the Basic
Law. All proposals entailing the expenditure of public funds would
require its approval.
14.
local
Regional Councils would be concerned with the provision of
services.
15. District Boards would provide a forum for public consultation
and dicussion at the district level, and would also have certain
Local executive functions.
16. The detailed composition, functions, procedures, powers and duties and methods of appointment of all the above institutions would depend upon the evolution of Hong Kong Government structures in the period prior to 1 July 1997. They would remain unchanged on this date, except where any changes were necessary as a result of the removal of constitutional links with the UK.
17.
There would be a central secretariat together with departments and agencies with executive responsibilities. The secretariat, departments and agencies would continue to be staffed by members of
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