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the public service, who would, apart from any changes necessary 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.
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18. The independence of the Audit Department and the Independent Commission Against Corruption would continue to be safeguarded by their Director and Commissioner respectively reporting direct to the
Chief Executive of the SAR Government.
APPOINTMENT OF CHIEF OFFICIALS
19. The chief officials of the Government, eg the Chief Secretary, the Financial Secretary and Attorney-General, would be appointed in accordance with the procedures in force immediately prior to 1 July 1997 apart from any changes necessary as a result of the removal of any constitutional links with the UK. These appointments would be reported to the Central People's Government.
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