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the Chief Minister; and the Heads of the Foreign Affairs,
Security, Civil Service, Police and Anti-Corruption
Departments.
Conclusion
52.
It
There is enough time for a Basic Law drawn up in
accordance with the above roposals to be amalgamated
with the existing system so as to avoid sudden changes.
is consistent with the terms of the Joint Declaration and
provides a careful balance. Two-thirds of the elected
members of the Legislative Council will definitely consist
mainly of the representatives of the new-born political
power. In such circumstances, it is necessary to build-in
experience and continuity through special, arrangements.
injection of a proportion of Advisers into the Legislative
Council would not make the Legislative Council more
complicated and would not have the disadvantages of a
bicameral system.
The
53.
This political structure will enable important internal
administrative functions to be performed under the guidance
of a highly autonomous Executive Council. Furthermore, the
Chief Minister will have to be an elected member of the
Legislative Council.
54.
The authority of the present (British) Governor
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