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Art 63:
Art 64:
If "independently" here is the same as in Arts 57 and 58, can this function remain with the "Secretary for Justice" ['Sint nerum Rawlinsonii']?
This omits (and I should have noted this earlier) specific accountability for administrative acts.
This should be remedied.
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Art 67:
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Art 78(2):
The reference to 'previous system' removes the impression that the advisory bodies themselves
must be retained.
Reference to 'direct and indirect' removed presumably because direct elections are intended ultimately to prevail.
Having regard to the draft decision (for a form of
'through train') at pp 54-56, specific provision is made for a first term of two years only.
The power to call meetings in the recess remains exclusively that of the President. ?Not a matter that can be cured by an "organic" law.
Unlike April 1988 text, which referred to "inhabitants", complaints now are only matters for
residents (cf Art 24).
New power to summon witnesses: cf Legislative Council (Powers and Privileges) Ordinance.
This is an 'Executive led' administration with a
vengeance.
This should extend to 'votes' as well as speeches.
New second and cumulative element of absence 'of
valid reason'
added.
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