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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.

demand for

or

District Boards have proved themselves to be a

valuable part of the system of representative

in Hong Kong. There is no government

fundamental changes to their present role or

There is however clear support For composition.

developing their advisory role. The Government has

decided to do this by requiring Government departments

to consult the Boards about all district matters.

Where the advice of the Boards cannot be accepted,

if proposals on which the Boards have given advice

subsequently undergo significant change,

departments concerned will be required to explain their

reasons to the Boards. Furthermore, departments will;

District Boards as possible, consult

annual programme of work in the district, rather than

piecemeal on individual projects, in order to give the

advise Boards

as

far

broad picture within which a

to

priorities.

the

on their

on

G.F. 316

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