routing of documentation,
of all the current
resolutions,
recommendations, reports, regulations, etc., which may affect
Hong Kong. Secondly, by being invited to attend seminars, Hong
Kong can play an active part in the programme,
of all participants. Thirdly, with
the
being separately considered for the
to the benefit
the Hong Kong authorities
award of
award of ITU Fellowships,
Hong Kong has been able to secure the required number of awards
to meet its specific needs.
Recognised Private Operating Agencies
15.
Commercial telecommunication
services to and from
places outside Hong Kong are operated by Cable & Wireless (Hong
Kong) Ltd. This company has been granted an exclusive licence
by
the
Governor-in-Council
to
telecommunications
services and
is
Operating Agency (RPOA) of the ITU.
operate
external
a Recognised Private
Telephone services within
Hong Kong are operated by the Hong Kong Telephone Company Ltd
as a franchise under the Telephone Ordinance. This company is
also a RPOA. By virtue of the terms of the licence and the
Telephone Ordinance, the Hong Kong authorities ensure that the
RPOAS
observe
the
Convention
and
the
Administrative
Regulations, thus securing compliance with the United Kingdom's
obligations under Article 44 of the Convention.
Financial Contribution
16.
Members of the ITU have to contribute
towards the
expenses of running the Union.
the Article 15 of
Convention
provides that
that the
amount of the
membership contributions is
divided into 19 classes ranging from "1/8-unit" to "40-unit"