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procedure.

The changes will also affect

the

way the

administration

and

the

Executive Council

work

with this

Council in dealing with the business of government. As our

to

system of government evolves and becomes more complex, we

must work together

make sure that all the key parts of

system remain effective as well as responsive to the

that

needs of the territory.

(b) The civil service

88.

The civil service too will face adjustments as a

result of next year's changes in the political system. But

the need to maintain close links between this Council and

the

administration

greater.

will remain. It will, if anything, be

At the same time, we must draw а clear

distinction between

politicians and civil servants. As our

political institutions

civil

service should

evolve, it is important that the

remain politically neutral.

The

service exists to serve the overall interests of Hong Kong.

It must not be identified with sectoral interests.

89.

civil

enter

I have already made the point that the size of our

service will remain virtually static next year. As we

a period of minimal growth in numbers, we need to look

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