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Constitution and Administration
Investigation Committee Established under Rule 49B(2A) of the Rules of Procedure in respect of the Motion to Censure Honourable Kam Nai-wai
This investigation committee was established under Rule 49B(2A) of the Rules of Procedure in respect of the motion to censure Hon Kam Nai-wai moved under Rule 49B(1A) (Disqualification of Member from Office) at the council meeting of 9 December 2009 to determine whether the misbehaviour described in the motion was established and give its views on whether the facts established constituted grounds for censure. The committee comprises a Chairman, Deputy Chairman and five members, all of whom were elected by members in accordance with an election procedure determined by the House Committee, and appointed by the President.
During the 2011-2012 session, the committee held 12 closed meetings and tabled its report at the council meeting of 28 March 2012. The debate on the motion moved on 9 December 2009 to censure Hon Kam Nai-wai was resumed at the council meeting of 18 April 2012, when the motion was defeated.
Redress System
The Legislative Council operates a system which enables members of the public to seek assistance for redress of grievances resulting from Government actions or policies. The redress system also deals with public representations on Government policies and legislation as well as other matters of public concern. In groups of seven, members take turns to be on duty each week to oversee the redress system and to receive representations and complaints made by deputations. Members also take turns to be on 'ward duty' at the Public Complaints Office during their duty week to meet with individual complainants and give guidance to the Public Complaints Office on the processing of cases.
The Legislative Council Commission and Legislative Council Secretariat
The Legislative Council Commission is an independent statutory body, chaired by the President of the Legislative Council, with 11 other members. Its main function is to provide administrative support and services to the Legislative Council through the Legislative Council Secretariat. It employs the Legislative Council Secretariat's staff and oversees its work, determines the organisation and administration of support services and facilities, formulates and executes policies on their effective operation and expends funds in ways it sees fit to support these activities.
The Legislative Council Secretariat is headed by the Secretary General. Its mission is to provide the council and its committees with professional and efficient support and services, enhance community understanding of the council's activities and ensure an effective avenue for redress.
District Administration
Hong Kong comprises 18 districts, each with a District Office, a District Council and a District Management Committee.
The District Offices are each headed by a District Officer, who represents the HKSAR Government at the district level in overseeing the operation of the district administration scheme.
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