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(a) The office of the unofficial members of the

Executive and Legislative Councils (UMELCO

This is an office through which members of the public can bring their views and complaints to the notice of unofficial members of the two Councils, In accordance with the policy described in paragraph 8 above, the Hong Kong Government have very recently appointed an experienced Administrative Secretary to the UMELCO Office. This officer acts as a receiving point for representations from the public and makes any necessary enquiries from the relevant departments of Government. There has not, as yet, been sufficient time to assess the efficacy of this arrangement.

(b) The "ward" system of the Urban Council

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Under this system, members of the Council set aside specified periods during which they receive complaints from members of the public.

(c) The City District Officer Scheme

This scheme was introduced at the beginning of 1968. It is based on ten offices in urban areas, staffed by district officers with supporting staff. The district officers make themselves accessible to those living within their districts with the object of providing a two-way channel of communication between the people and the Government. The scheme has proved most popular and is providing a useful avenue rod the ventilation of grievances.

10. Notes for Supplementaries are attached.

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