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47.

Opinion on the question of the composition of

District Boards was generally against change in 1988,

although there was some support for reducing the number

of appointed members.

48.

District Boards have proved themselves to be a

valuable part of the system of

representative

government in Hong Kong. There is no demand for

fundamental changes to their present role or

composition. There is however clear support for

developing their advisory role. The Government has

decided to do this by requiring Government departments

to consult the Boards about all district matters.

or

Where the advice of the Boards cannot be accepted,

if proposals on which the Boards have given advice

subsequently undergo significant change, the

departments concerned will be required to explain their

reasons to the

the Boards. Furthermore, departments will,

as far as possible, consult District Boards on their

annual programme of work in the district, rather than

piecemeal on

on individual projects, in order to give the

Boards a broad picture within which to advise on

priorities.

G.F. 316

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