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"We welcome the additional move announced by the Prime Minister to respond to their specific concerns and to seek to reassure them about their future in Hong Kong," the spokesman said.
Copies of the Committee's observations (English only) are now available at the Marketing Office of Government Information Services on 17th floor, Siu On Centre, 176-192 Lockhart Road, Wan Chai.
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HAD plays important role in owners' corporations formation
The Home Affairs Department (HAD) plays an important role in facilitating the formation of owners' corporations (OCs) among building owners by providing them with procedural and technical advice, the Secretary for Home Affairs, Mr Michael Suen, said today (Friday).
Speaking at a luncheon meeting of the Lions Club of Metropolitan Hong Kong, Mr Suen said HAD had been providing a wide variety of services to encourage and facilitate owners to incorporate themselves.
"For example, the liaison staff of district offices will explain the formation procedures to the owners, such as obtaining sufficient quorum and giving sufficient notice for the formation meeting," he said.
"And after the formation of OCs, the liaison officers will maintain contact with them by attending their annual meetings and functions.
"They will also give advice to the OCs whenever they encounter problems in managing the buildings."
Up to the end of last year, there were over 4,500 OCs in Hong Kong, of which about 75% were established with the assistance of HAD staff.
Noting that the Building Management Ordinance provided a comprehensive framework for the formation and effective operation of OCs, Mr Suen said OCs, individual owners and residents should seek legal advice from professionals in case of legal arguments.