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Mutual Aid Committees (MACS) are not bodies

corporate. They are not therefore capable of being sued

independently of their office-bearers, who may be jointly

and severally liable for acts purported to be made on behalf

of the MAC. But in normal circumstances, so long as they

act in good faith and exercise reasonable diligence, MAC

office-bearers should not incur legal liabilities in

discharging their duties.

5.

As regards Mr. POON Chi-fi's second question,

an explanatory pamphlet printed in English and Chinese is l.c

c. freely available at all District offices to those interested

in the work of OCs and how they are formed. This pamphlet

sets out in layman's terms the main provisions of the Multi- Storey Buildings (Owners Incorporation) Ordinance, including

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l.c those relating to the appointment of a Management Committ l.c.

and to its powers and duties. From time to time, many district l.c. Offices organise building management seminars for OCs and MACS.

· Various aspects of building management are covered in these seminars, including the obligations of OC and MAC office-bearers. Where there are doubts on specific legal points, individual

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OCs or MACS are advised to seek legal advice.

connection, a total of 106 inquiries were referred by the C_District offices in 1987 to the Free Legal Advice Scheme.

operated by the Law Society of Hong Kong.

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