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administers the Colony assisted by an Executive Council and
a Legislative Council. ·
The Executive Council consists of 5 ex-Officio,
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1 Official and 8 Nominated Unofficial Members. The Governor
is required to consult the Executive Council save where
matters are unimportant or too urgent. He may act contrary
to the advice given by the Commeil but any such cases must
be reported fully to the Secretary of State.
The Legislative Council consists of 4 ex-Officio,
The Governor,
8 Official and 13 Unofficial (all nominated).
as President of the Council, has an original and a casting
vote.
The power to legislate rests with the Governor "by and
with the advice and consent of the Legislative Council".
The Crown however reserves the power of disallowance and
the power to legislate by Order in Council for the peace,
order and good government of the Colony.
Hong Kong Department
9 October. 1970.
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