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Article 70

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The

President of the

Legislative Council of the

from among the members of

Hong Kong SAR shall be elected

the Legislative Council.

The President of the Legislative Council of the

Hong Kong SAR shall be a Chinese national of no less than

40 years of age, who is a permanent resident of the Region

and has ordinarily resided in Hong Kong for a continuous

period of 20 years.

Article 71

The President

of the

Hong Kong SAR shall exercise

functions:

(2)

Legislative Council of the

the follow ing powers and

Items proposed by the

(1) To preside over meetings;

To decide on the agenda.

government shall be given priority;

To decide on the time and duration of meetings;

To call special meetings during the recess; and

Other powers and functions as prescribed in

rules of procedure of the Legislative Council.

(3)

(4)

(5)

in the

Article 72

The Legislative Council of the Hong Kong SAR shall

exercise the following powers and functions:

(1)

(2)

To enact, amend or repeal laws in accordance with the provisions of this Law and legal procedures; To examine and approve budgets and final accounts submitted by the executive authorities;

(3)

(4)

To approve taxation and public expenditure;

То hear and debate on the work reports of Chief Executive;

the

(5)

To raise questions on the work of the executive

authorities;