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Work Plan

Annex C

Convergence of Government Structure and

Preparation for the establishment of the HKSAR Government

A

address is

1997. The

in Chapter

το

subject which the major

two sides need

the convergence of government before and after structure of the HKSAR government is laid down

IV of

Basic Law. To facilitate CL Smuull

the

transition in 1997. it will be beneficial for the two sides to work towards a convergence or government structure in

areas

in

which convergence 13, by mutual agreement,

practicable and desirable. It is difficult to indicate in which year

this subject ig to be introducea lu LIC ULU

since the various aspects involved will have to be

addressed at different time-points and the sub sequent

discussions may continue over the years. In the course of these discussion, consideration will need to be given to:

the

Civil

Service

nomenclature

or

(including

posts

the

aud

departments/branches);

the Executive Council; and

the Legislative Council

(including

the

composition and operating procedures of the Council elected in 1995, etc.).

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