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They also strengthened channels of communication between Hong Kong
Government and local residents.
In 1973 Urban Council became first government body with elected membership to be given statutory executive responsibilities and financial autonomy.
The six official members were withdrawn from
the Council, and number of members who were not officials was
increased from 20 to 24, of whom 12 were appointed by the Governor
and 12 were directly elected on limited franchise.
System of District Boards, part of whose membership was
directly elected, was introduced in early 1980's.