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47.
Opinion on the question of the composition of
District Boards was generally against change in 1988,
although there was some support for reducing the number
of appointed members.
48.
District Boards have proved themselves to be a
valuable part of the system of
representative
government in Hong Kong. There is no demand for
fundamental changes to their present role or
composition. There is however clear support for
developing their advisory role. The Government has
decided to do this by requiring Government departments
to consult the Boards about all district matters.
or
Where the advice of the Boards cannot be accepted,
if proposals on which the Boards have given advice
subsequently undergo significant change, the
departments concerned will be required to explain their
reasons to the
the Boards. Furthermore, departments will,
as far as possible, consult District Boards on their
annual programme of work in the district, rather than
piecemeal on
on individual projects, in order to give the
Boards a broad picture within which to advise on
priorities.
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