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79.

With regard to the form of administration and consultation

in the urbanised arcas I am impressed by the success of the pilot scheme

in Tsuen Wan, which has proved itself to be effective, stimulative,

and locally popular.

60.

I think this success is because the inhabitants of theore

expanding towns, whether old or new, are interested in either the

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administration of Hong Kong as a whole for obvious reasons

Or,

after that, in the impact of territory-wide programmes and policies on

their cwn town or locality, and in what can be done to improve local

amenities.

81.

We therefore propose to build on this local focus of interest,

and to set up as soon as possible advisory boards in all New Territories

districts under the chairmanship of the Town Manager or District Officer

as the case may be, to advise on matters affecting the well-being of the

inhabitants of the district, including the local impact of territority-wide

policies of central departments, the development of local amenities and

recreation, and the use in the district of funds available under the

Local Public Works Vote.

82.

Development programmes will continue to be funded and directed

by central government departments, but I envisage arrangements being made

so that what is proposed for each District each year is explained and

discussed with the District Boards before estimates are finalised. The

Boards will also be provided with funds to enable them to promote and

support local activities, and make minor environmental improvements, in

addition to the central government programmes.

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