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10 nominated members (one
public officer and 9 local
citizens).
As the institution responsible for the formulation of
government policy EXCO can be loosely compared with the
Cabinet in the UK although its members do not hold portfolios
comparable to those of Ministers in the UK. The nine
nominated members forming a majority in the Council who
are local citizens are drawn from and represent the people
of Hong Kong. As such they have an effective voice in the
conduct of the government of the colony and in practice
take the lead in discussions. By convention, the Senior
Chinese Unofficial (now Sir S Y Chung) has the ri
right of
direct access to the Governor, and has an important voice
both within EXCO and in the community. The Governor in
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Council is also the statutory authority for making regulations,
rules and orders under a number of Ordinances.
considers appeals, petitions and objections.
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Legislative Council (LEGCO)
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This is a Parliamentary assembly which conducts its
proceedings under rules of procedure similar to those of the
House of Commons with the Governor or his Deputy presiding.
Nominated members are appointed by HMG by instructions as
in paragraph 6 above.
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