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Heung Yee Kuk to draw benefit from the talent of individuals of high calibre. However, it is necessary that these co-opted councillors should have certain links with the local community in
the New Territories.
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As regards the introduction of the offices of non-voting permanent Advisers and the new provision to disqualify members who fail to regularly attend the Kuk's meetings, these
are considered as tangible measures to enhance the Kuk's efficiency aiming at fostering a better sense of responsibility among members in a bid to prevent members from holding their positions merely in name. Such pragmatic attitude is indeed
commendable.
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Consequential upon the expansion of membership by 15 co-opted councillors, amendments to the provisions regarding the Kuk's meetings and its election procedures are also necessary. I, therefore, shall move some amendments to this bill at the Committee stage to ensure that these procedures will be clearly
provided in law.
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Sir, with these remarks, I fully support the motion.
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