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(b) advice on any matter may be formulated without

a meeting, but the advice of the Chairman and

any member who considers the matter shall be

recorded in writing and each shall sign his name

to the advice given by him.

(6)

If any appointed member is absent from Hong Kong

or is unable to act, the Governor may appoint another person

to act temporarily as a member.

Certain persons ineligible for appointment as members of Commission.

4.

Any person who

(a) is a member of the Legislative Council; or

(b) holds a pensionable office or post the emoluments

whereof are payable wholly or partly out of public

revenue or out of the revenue or funds of the

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Urban Council, unless he is on leave prior to

retirement and has already received official

notification of the pension which will be payable

to him for service which comprised service in the

office or post of which he is the holder,

shall not be appointed as a member of the Commission.

Secretary to the Commission.

5. (1) The Governor shall appoint an officer in

the public service to act as Secretary to the Commission.

(2) The Secretary shall not be a member of the

Commission nor have a vote in its deliberations.