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As from say 1992, it is proposed that the post of Governor, or Chief Executive, should be filled through consultative process, confirmed by some form of election; but again on an electoral college basis. Until 1997 the Governor would still be actually appointed by the Queen. He would still chair the Executive Council but, as Chief Executive of the Government, he would be bound to accept and implement the Council's decisions, unless there were areas reserved for his personal decisions, unless there were areas reserved for his personal decision by law. He would by then have ceased to be President of the Legislative Council.
Timing of announcement
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There will be increasing pressure on the government to reveal its plans for extending the elective process to the Legislative Council and it would not be practicable to remain silent on the point when the proposed draft agreement on the future of Hong Kong is published probably in the autumn. This suggests that a Green Paper containing the proposals should be published during the course of the summer.
Advice sought
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Members will be asked to advise whether the proposals described in paragraphs 10 to 25 above are acceptable in principle, subject to their being further consulted, in due course, on the terms of a Green Paper and on the details of implementation. It is also proposed, subject to Members' concurrence in the proposals, to consult Members of the Legislative Council in confidence before any Green Paper is published.
(The Law Draftsman, Mr G.P. NAZARETH, to attend before the Council for the discussion of this item.)
26 March 1984
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