As regards the 10 or 15 members elected by functional associations, further detailed consideration will need to be given to which interests should be represented, to the balance of representation between them, and to the method of election. It will be desirable to have relatively large functional groups in order to avoid the sort of electioneering malpractices which are more prevalent in the case of closely contested elections among
small groups. A possible spread of representation (for illustrative purposes) would be
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industrialist organisations
labour organisations
financial section
legal profession
~ P
2
3
1
2
1
2
2
2
academics (including education)
1
2
medical profession
1
2
professionals not elsewhere
included
2
2
Total
10
15
The electorate of each of the above constituencies would be relatively large, consisting of several hundred members.
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President of the Legislative Council
themselves.
The President of the Legislative Council is now the Governor, but it is proposed that he should be replaced by a Speaker elected by Legislative Council members from among This not only follows the pattern of constitutional development in other former British dependent territories, but also emphasises the independence of the Legislative Council from the Executive. In order to promote continuity it is suggested that a Speaker be introduced sooner rather than later. Eventually the Speaker should be elected in a Legislative Council election year immediately after elections, but since 1985 will see other major changes in the Legislative Council it suggested that the first Speaker be elected in 1986 for two years.
(£) Possible future developments
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13
The possible sequences suggested in paragraphs and 16 above are based upon an electoral cycle of three years, and a consequent term of office of three years for Unofficial members. Such a term of office is relatively short, given the importance of
the importance of an element of continuity and
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