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On being asked by the Governor to give examples where DBS provided political support for Government, SHA mentioned the importation of labour though DB opinions were rather divided on that occasion. D of Admin. referred to
the
consultation current
of DBs on the Commissioner for
Administrative Complaints (COMAC). Had DBS become wholly elected, they would definitely go for the populist demand
to extend the
Head/CPU jurisdiction of COMAC and so on. said his feedback was that both UDHK and pro-China groups had resource problems in their activities at the DB level,
and
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influence in DBS might not be as strong as
feared.
He thought that DBS would have much greater credibility if they were wholly elected and could therefore serve as a more effective political leverage for Government if we could rally their support.
15.
The Governor noted the arguments put forth by SHA
and wondered if elected DB members could be asked to nominate people for appointment to the boards. This would have the advantage of establishing universal suffrage for
DBS
retaining the
as
well
as
community leaders.
contributions of local
UK Rep said that this would result in
SHA also doubted that appointments being politicized.
practicable.
the
such
an arrangement
would be
The Governor
said that on balance, we should democratize the DBs/MCs by
making them wholly
examine the
elected.
He
agreed that SHA should
consequential arrangements for such a change
together with SCA. The question of ex-officio membership on NT DBS and RC would also need to be addressed.
Action : SHA, SCA
1995 LegCo Elections : Election Committee (Paper No. 8/92)
16.
The Governor said that he
an found
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