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Chapter II

The Present System of Representative Government

The present

system of

representative

government has evolved gradually over

the years.

consists of three separate but inter-connected tiers

at district, regional and central level.

It

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Each tier has its own role.

At district

level, the 19 District Boards are advisory bodies

concerned with local matters affecting the daily lives

of the residents of their districts. At the regional

level, the Urban and Regional Councils (the two

are statutory, financially

"Municipal Councils")

autonomous bodies with executive responsibility for

providing public health, cultural and recreation

services in their regions. At the central level, the

Legislative Council enacts laws,

and controls public expenditure.

debates policy issues

The Administration is

accountable to the Council for the implementation of

Government policy and the expenditure of public funds.

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The District Boards consist mainly of members

directly elected by constituencies with about 25,000

residents for each member. About one third of their

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