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Chapter VI

The Presidency of the Legislative Council

59.

The Green Paper raised the question of whether

the Governor should continue to be the President of the

Legislative Council. Nearly 95,000 submission

to the

and 110 public opinion surveys Survey Office, signature campaigns commented on the issue.

two

There was

a clear majority in favour of the Governor remaining as President of the Legislative Council, at least for the

time being. At the same time, there was some support

for the suggestion that the Governor might appoint

over to preside person

another

parts of meetings.

specific meetings

or

60.

In the light of this respe there will be no

change to the Presidency of the Legislative Council in

the immediate future. The Governor will continue to be

President. When he cannot attend the Council a Member

appointed by

by him, or

the

senior Official

present, will preside in his place.

Member

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