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persons so elected would be formally appointed by the Central
Government. They could be removed from office prematurely only on
grounds of misbehaviour or infirmity and by a resolution of the
Legislative Council.
11.
Membership of the Executive Council and the Legislative Council would be selected by an elective process.
12.
The Executive Council would decide all important matters of
policy within the competence of the SAR as laid down by the Basic
Law. The Chief Executive would preside at its meetings.
13. The Legislative Council, as the supreme organ of the SAR, would
make laws within the competence of the SAR as laid down by the Basic
All proposals entailing the expenditure of public funds would
require its approval.
Law.
14. Regional Councils would be concerned with the provision of
local services. District Boards would provide a forum for public
consultation and dicussion at the district level, and would also
have certain local executive functions.
15.
The exact composition, functions, procedures, powers and duties
and methods of appointment of all the above institutions would
depend upon the evolution of Hong Kong Government structures in the
period prior to 1 July 1997. They would remain unchanged on this date, except where changes were necessary as a result of the removal
of constitutional links with the UK.
16.
There would be a central secretariat together with departments and agencies with executive responsibilities. The secretariat, departments and agencies would continue to be staffed by members of
the public service, who would, apart from any changes necessary as a
result of the removal of any constitutional links with the UK, be appointed by the Government of the SAR according to the procedures in force immediately prior to 1 July 1997. All heads of departments
and agencies would be responsible to the Chief Secretary for the
efficient implementation of policy laid down by the Executive
Council.
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