Serial
No.
1.
Subject
District Boards (Cont'd)
iv) Review of role.
and functions of DBS
DB/MC Chairman who may
raise the subject
Mr Raymond CHOY Wai-shek, Chairman of Sham Shui Po DB
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Background
Background/Line to take
Mr CHOY's view is that DBs have matured over the years and should be given executive responsi- bilities in district affairs. He is however aware that most of the activities which could be taken up by the DBS are now within the purview of the Municipal Councils.
Line to take
The relationship between DBS and the two MCs is being reviewed.
v) Other issues
related to the review of DB
Mr Alex CHOY Kan-pui, Chairman of Sha Tin DB
Background
Mr CHOY might urge the government to merge the two-tier system of local government in Hong Kong to one tier similar to the UK system.
Line to take
All these matters are under review by HKG.