WEDNESDAY, MAY 12, 1993
ARE ADVISED TO
IN THE EVENT OF A 'BLACK' WARNING, THE PUBLIC STAY HOME OR TO TAKE SHELTER IN A SAFE PLACE, AS THE WEATHER HAS CAUSED SERIOUS FLOODING.
DEBATE ON THE BILL WAS ADJOURNED.
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BUILDINGS (AMENDMENT) BILL
A BILL THAT SEEKS TO BETTER DEFINE THE POWERS OF THE BUILDING AUTHORITY AND STREAMLINE EXISTING PROCEDURES IS INTRODUCED INTO THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL TODAY (WEDNESDAY).
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MOVING THE SECOND READING OF THE BUILDINGS (AMENDMENT) 1993. THE SECRETARY FOR PLANNING, ENVIRONMENT AND LANDS, MR TONY EASON, SAID THE BILL PROPOSED TO TRANSFER THE REGULATION-MAKING POWER FOR TECHNICAL AND PROCEDURAL MATTERS FROM THE GOVERNOR IN COUNCIL ΤΟ THE SECRETARY FOR PLANNING, ENVIRONMENT AND LANDS.
IN VIEW OF THE INCREASINGLY COMPLEX NATURE OF BUILDING PROJECTS AND THE INCREASED CASELOAD DUE TO STEPPED-UP PROSECUTION, MORE TIME IS GENERALLY REQUIRED FOR THE INVESTIGATION OF POSSIBLE OFFENCES UNDER THE BUILDINGS ORDINANCE.
THE TIME LIMIT FOR COMMENCING PROSECUTION IS PROPOSED то BE EXTENDED FROM SIX MONTHS TO 12 MONTHS.
THE BILL ALSO SEEKS TO DELETE PRESCRIBED FORMS IN THE BUILDINGS ORDINANCE OF WHICH MOST ARE ADMINISTRATIVE IN NATURE AND IMPOSE ADDITIONAL GEOTECHNICAL CONTROL ON BUILDING WORKS IN AN AREA IN MA SHAN.
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THE BILL ALSO PROPOSES ΤΟ LOCALISE THE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR PROFESSIONALS TO MEET HONG KONG'S OBLIGATION IN THE CURRENT URUGUAY ROUND OF MULTILATERAL NEGOTIATIONS ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN SERVICES OF THE GENERAL AGREEMENT ON TARIFFS AND TRADE.
DEBATE ON THE BILL WAS ADJOURNED.
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