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THE CONSTITUTIONAL STATUS OF HONG KONG
In accordance with the powers vested in him by the. Letters Patent and Royal Instructions, the Governor administers the Colony assisted by an Executive Council and a Legislative Council.
The Executive Council consists of 5 ex-Officio, 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 con- trary to the advice given by the Council but any such cases must be reported fully to the Secretary of State.
The Legislative Council consists of 4 ex-officio, 10 Official and 15 Unofficial Members (all nominated). The Governor, 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 pouce, order and good government of the Colony.
Hong Kong & Indian Ocean Department
May 1973
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