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(e)

(£)

(g)

to appoint and remove Judges in accordance with the procedures laid down in the Joint Declaration;

to deal with external economic, cultural and similar affairs, as authorised by the Central People's Government;

to perform such other statutory functions as may be provided for within Hong Kong law.

At present the Governor enjoys certain specific powers with regard to the legislature both in his capacity as Governor and as President of the Legislative Council. Governor his powers include:

(a) to assent to, or withhold his assent from,

legislation passed by the Council;

As

(b)

to determine whether a sitting be held outside the normal session;

20.

(c)

(a)

to decide whether a petition or motion, which would have implications for taxation or public expenditure, may be presented to or moved in the Council;

to appoint the dates on which the annual session of Council begins and ends;

to address the Council at the first sitting of each session as of right;

(e)

(f)

to require the attendance

(g)

include :

of persons to

give evidence before the Council or a committee; and

to dissolve the Legislative Council.

As President of the Legislative Council his powers

(a)

to

ensure observance of the

the rules of order and of debate in all proceedings;

(b)

to control the agenda;

(a)

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(c)

to nominate members of committees;

to accept a motion to adjourn for the purpose of debate of an urgent public matter;

G.F. 316

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/cont'd.