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that the office of Chief Executive
shall be selected
In the event that
becomes vacant, a new Chief Executive
within six months, and during the period of
vacancy, his/her duties shall be assumed according to the provisions of the preceding Paragraph.
Article 54
The Executive Council of the Hong Kong SAR is an organ for assisting the Chief Executive in policy-making.
Article 55
Members of the Executive Council of the Hong Kong SAR shall be appointed by the Chief Executive from among the principal officials of the executive authorities, members of the Legislative Council and public figures. Their appointment or removal shall be decided by the Chief Executive. The term of office of members shall not exceed that of the Chief Executive who appoints them.
Members of the Executive Council of the Hong Kong SAR shall be Chinese nationals who are permanent residents of the Region.
The Chief Executive may invite other persons concerned to sit in at Council meetings as he/she deems
necessary.
Article 56
The Executive Council of the Hong Kong SAR shall
be presided over by the Chief Executive.
Except for
the appointment, removal
and
disciplining of public officers and the adoption of
measures in emergencies, the Chief Executive shall consult the Executive Council before making important decisions, introducing a bill to the Legislative Council, en acting subsidiary legislation,
dissolving the Legislative
Council.
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