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Copies of the Planning Department's leaflet on the performance pledge for 1996 available from the department's Planning Information and Technical Administration Unit on the 16th floor of Murray Building at Garden Road, District Planning Offices and District Offices.
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Health competition for 18 District Boards
District Board members should live a balanced life in order to set a good example for their constituents, Mrs Shelley Lau, Director of Home Affairs, said at the first ever health competition for the 18 District Boards today (Saturday) at the Harbour Road Indoor Games Hall.
Referring to the results of the questionnaire survey conducted as a prelude to the competition, Mrs Lau expressed appreciation for the devotion of the DB members to serve the community. She noted that some might even be prepared to skip dinner and sacrifice rest.
"I hope District Board members will take the opportunity today to relax and will help with health promotion," she added.
The competition, jointly organised by the Home Affairs Department, Hospital Authority and Department of Health with the assistance of Radio Television Hong Kong, included a number of entertaining games to test the DB members' fitness,
Also speaking at the opening ceremony, the Chief Executive of the Hospital Authority, Dr E K Yeoh, praised the dedication of the DB members: "They have great determination in serving the community and enhancing the well-being of residents."
However, Dr Yeoh called on the DB members to pay more attention to their health. He pointed out that to stay healthy, regular exercise, a balanced diet and sufficient rest were essential.
The Director of Health, Dr Margaret Chan, noted that DB members faced a heavy responsibility of advising on district administration issues.