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Serial

No.

1.

Subject

District Boards (Cont'd)

iv) Review of role.

and functions of DBS

DB/MC Chairman who may

raise the subject

Mr Raymond CHOY Wai-shek, Chairman of Sham Shui Po DB

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Background

Background/Line to take

Mr CHOY's view is that DBs have matured over the years and should be given executive responsi- bilities in district affairs. He is however aware that most of the activities which could be taken up by the DBS are now within the purview of the Municipal Councils.

Line to take

The relationship between DBS and the two MCs is being reviewed.

v) Other issues

related to the review of DB

Mr Alex CHOY Kan-pui, Chairman of Sha Tin DB

Background

Mr CHOY might urge the government to merge the two-tier system of local government in Hong Kong to one tier similar to the UK system.

Line to take

All these matters are under review by HKG.

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