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(g) Quorum for LegCo (Art. 74)

The quorum of half of the members of LegCo is too

high, and could raise

practical problems

especially during long

debates.

The quorum should be reduced to one-third of the members of LegCo.

(h) Presidency of LegCo

(Art. 71)

The following have not been

made entirely clear:

These issues should be addressed to in

either the BL or the standing orders of the LegCo.

(i)

Whether the President

has the right to vote

(including a casting

vote);

(ii)

Whether by-election

should be held to fill

the seat vacated by

the member elected

President;

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