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(9)

(10)

To deal with, on behalf of the Government of the

Hong Kong SAR, external affairs and other affairs

authorized by the Central Authorities;

То approve the introduction of motions regarding or expenditure to the Legislative

revenues

Council;

(11) To

decide, in the light of security and

significant

officials or other personnel in charge of

government affairs should testify or give evidence

before the Legislative Council or its committees;

(12) To pardon persons convicted of

pu blic interest, whether government

or commute their penalties; and

(13) To handle petitions and complaints.

criminal offences

Article 49

If the Chief Executive

considers that a bill

passed by the Legislative Council is not compatible with

the overall interest of the Hong Kong SAR, he/she may

return it to the Legislative Council within

within three months

for reconsideration. If the Legislative Council passes the original bill again by no less than a two-thirds majority,

the Chief Executive must sign and promulgate it within one

month, or act in accordance with the provisions of Article

50 of this Law.

Article 50

If the

the Chief Executive refuses to sign the bill

passed by the Legislative Council for a second time, or the

Legislative Council refuses to pass the budget or other

important bills int rodu ced by the government and if

consensus still cannot be reached after consultations, the

Chief Executive may dissolve the Legislative Council.

Before dissolving the Legislative Council the Chief Executive should ask for opinions from the Executive Council. A Chief Executive can dissolve the Legislative

Council only once in each term of office.