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14.
There are other key questions to be tackled.
Our
electoral rules are now scattered throughout a variety of
Ordinances. We need a cohesive framework of electoral
legislation. Decisions are also needed on such important
issues as fixing electoral boundaries and the age at which
young people should
Later, be given the right to vote.
have built up experience of how the Council in its
new form operates, we should consider whether to discuss
further with China the precise composition of the different
elected elements in 1995.
when we
15.
Most of the meetings of this Council over the next
four years will take place under the
chairmanship
of
ever to be
important
Mr John Swaine, the first Deputy President
appointed.
responsibility of ensuring that the Council's business is
conducted impartially and efficiently. His appointment is
significant step in our evolution towards a
wholly-elected Council in 1995. It underlines the distinct
and independent role which this Council will play in the
partnership with the
MI Swaine's
Mr Swaine will have the
administration.
distinguished record of public service, coupled with his
experience
as
Member of this Council, make him
/particularly