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The HKADC will operate as a statutory body starting from June 1 this year. Its second term of office will commence with effect from January 1 next year. At that time, it is intended to include up to nine specified organisations representing each of nine specified categories of arts interests, namely: literary arts, music, dance, drama, visual arts, film arts, arts administration, arts education and arts criticism.
The forum will be held at 4 pm in the Conference Room of the Recreation and Culture Branch, 41st floor, Revenue Tower, 5 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai.
As the venue can only accommodate about 30 people, those interested should contact Mr Saul Ching on 2594 5625 to make reservations. Each organisation may only reserve up to two seats.
End/Monday, May 22, 1995
Reminder to ratepayers
A spokesman for the Rating and Valuation Department today reminded ratepayers that if they wish to make a proposal to alter the rateable value of their property for the financial year commencing April 1, 1995, they must serve a proposal on the Commissioner of Rating and Valuation on or before Wednesday (May 31).
He stressed that under the provisions of the Rating Ordinance, if à proposal is served after May 31, it cannot be accepted as valid. Proposals can be served by post or by hand, but transmission by facsimile is not acceptable.
The spokesman added that the proposal should be made on the specified form (Form R20A) which is obtainable from the department at Hennessy Centre, 17th floor, 500 Hennessy Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, and also from district offices.
For further enquiries ratepayers can telephone the Department on 2805 7666.
End/Monday, May 22, 1995