322P

(h)

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(i)

(ii)

continue to apply the four guidelines adopted in 1988, namely:

FCs should be substantial and importance in the community;

of

any new FC should be clearly defined to avoid difficulties over who qualifies for inclusion and how the electorate prescribed;

is

FCs should not be based on ideology, dogma or religion; and

particular groups or bodies should not be represented in more than one FC;

consider the following factors:

the

with

FC:

the

organisation

of representative bodies concerned should be well-organised

established registration systems that could serve as for development as electoral

a

basis registers;

individual elector: whilst there might be a case for arguing that some preference should be given to FCs which have individuals

electors

as

instead

of

corporate electors, this factor should not be So overwhelming so as to distort proper and fair treatment;

initiative:

the organisations concerned have shown their intention of becoming FCs; and

balanced composition: the allocation of seats among FCs should be balanaced and should take into account interests in the community;

(iii) give special consideration

interest groups.

the different

to special

The voting system for the FCs should be wherever practicable as democratic as

possible,

i.e.

one-man-one-vote.

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