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CAP. 1097

Heung Yee Kuk

[1988 Ed.

place and no person shall cease to be eligible for election as a Special Councillor or for confirmation as a Co-opted Councillor by reason of the Secretary for District Administration's refusal or withdrawal of approval:

Provided that where a person, notwithstanding the Secretary for District Administration's refusal or withdrawal of approval, is elected as a Special Councillor or confirmed as a Co-opted Councillor during such period, he shall become disqualified and cease to be a Councillor of the Kuk in the event of his petition being rejected, or if he does not appeal, on the expiry of the period limited therefor. (Amended, L.N. 94/74; L.N. 370/81; L.N. 14/83 and 18 of 1988, s. 2)

Kuk Permanent Advisers

3A. The following persons are non-voting Permanent Advisers to the Kuk-

(a) all past Chairmen of the Kuk; and

(b) all persons, other than New Territories Justices of the Peace and Co-opted Councillors, who have served 2 consecutive terms as members of the Executive Committee, the last term ending in 1988 or later. (Added, 18 of 1988, s. 3)

Executive Committee

4. (1) The Executive Committee shall consist of Ex Officio Members, Ordinary Members and all of the Co-opted Councillors.

(2) (a) The following shall be Ex Officio Members-

(i) the Chairmen of Rural Committees; and

(ii) New Territories Justices of the Peace.

(b) Ordinary Members shall not exceed 15 in number, and shall be Councillors of, and elected by, the Full Council.

(3) The Full Council shall be deemed to have delegated to the Executive Committee such of its powers as are necessary for the carrying out of the objects of the Kuk. (Amended, 18 of 1988, s. 4)

PART II

ELECTION AND TENURE OF OFFICE OF CHAIRMAN, MEMBERS AND COUNCILLORS

Election of office of Chairman, Members and Councillors

5. (1) The Chairman, Vice-Chairmen, Members of the Executive Committee and Councillors of the Full Council shall be elected or confirmed in the manner prescribed in the First Schedule. (Amended, 18 of 1988, s. 5)

(2) Upon election the Chairman, Vice-Chairmen, Ordinary Members and Special Councillors shall hold office for a term of 3 years commencing on 1 June. (Amended, 7 of 1982, s. 2)

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CAP. 1097 Heung Yee Kuk [1988 Ed. place and no person shall cease to be eligible for election as a Special Councillor or for confirmation as a Co-opted Councillor by reason of the Secretary for District Administration's refusal or withdrawal of approval: Provided that where a person, notwithstanding the Secretary for District Administration's refusal or withdrawal of approval, is elected as a Special Councillor or confirmed as a Co-opted Councillor during such period, he shall become disqualified and cease to be a Councillor of the Kuk in the event of his petition being rejected, or if he does not appeal, on the expiry of the period limited therefor. (Amended, L.N. 94/74; L.N. 370/81; L.N. 14/83 and 18 of 1988, s. 2) Kuk Permanent Advisers 3A. The following persons are non-voting Permanent Advisers to the Kuk- (a) all past Chairmen of the Kuk; and (b) all persons, other than New Territories Justices of the Peace and Co-opted Councillors, who have served 2 consecutive terms as members of the Executive Committee, the last term ending in 1988 or later. (Added, 18 of 1988, s. 3) Executive Committee 4. (1) The Executive Committee shall consist of Ex Officio Members, Ordinary Members and all of the Co-opted Councillors. (2) (a) The following shall be Ex Officio Members- (i) the Chairmen of Rural Committees; and (ii) New Territories Justices of the Peace. (b) Ordinary Members shall not exceed 15 in number, and shall be Councillors of, and elected by, the Full Council. (3) The Full Council shall be deemed to have delegated to the Executive Committee such of its powers as are necessary for the carrying out of the objects of the Kuk. (Amended, 18 of 1988, s. 4) PART II ELECTION AND TENURE OF OFFICE OF CHAIRMAN, MEMBERS AND COUNCILLORS Election of office of Chairman, Members and Councillors 5. (1) The Chairman, Vice-Chairmen, Members of the Executive Committee and Councillors of the Full Council shall be elected or confirmed in the manner prescribed in the First Schedule. (Amended, 18 of 1988, s. 5) (2) Upon election the Chairman, Vice-Chairmen, Ordinary Members and Special Councillors shall hold office for a term of 3 years commencing on 1 June. (Amended, 7 of 1982, s. 2) Page 5 Page 6
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4 CAP. 1097 Heung Yee Kuk [1988 Ed. place and no person shall cease to be eligible for election as a Special Councillor or for confirmation as a Co-opted Councillor by reason of the Secretary for District Administration's refusal or withdrawal of approval: Provided that where a person, notwithstanding the Secretary for District Administration's refusal or withdrawal of approval, is elected as a Special Councillor or confirmed as a Co-opted Councillor during such period, he shall become disqualified and cease to be a Councillor of the Kuk in the event of his petition being rejected, or if he does not appeal, on the expiry of the period limited therefor. (Amended, L.N. 94/74; L.N. 370/81; L.N. 14/83 and 18 of 1988, s. 2) Kuk Permanent Advisers 3A. The following persons are non-voting Permanent Advisers to the Kuk- (a) all past Chairmen of the Kuk; and (b) all persons, other than New Territories Justices of the Peace and Co-opted Councillors, who have served 2 consecutive terms as mem- bers of the Executive Committee, the last term ending in 1988 or later. (Added, 18 of 1988, s. 3) Executive Committee 4. (1) The Executive Committee shall consist of Ex Officio Members, Ordinary Members and all of the Co-opted Councillors. (2) (a) The following shall be Ex Officio Members- (i) the Chairmen of Rural Committees; and (ii) New Territories Justices of the Peace. (b) Ordinary Members shall not exceed 15 in number, and shall be Councillors of, and elected by, the Full Council. (3) The Full Council shall be deemed to have delegated to the Executive Committee such of its powers as are necessary for the carrying out of the objects of the Kuk. (Amended, 18 of 1988, s. 4) PART II ELECTION AND TENURE OF OFFICE OF CHAIrman, MembeRS AND COUNCILLORS Election of office of Chairman, Members and Councillors 5. (1) The Chairman, Vice-Chairmen, Members of the Executive Com- mittee and Councillors of the Full Council shall be elected or confirmed in the manner prescribed in the First Schedule. (Amended, 18 of 1988, s. 5) (2) Upon election the Chairman, Vice-Chairmen, Ordinary Members and Special Councillors shall hold office for a term of 3 years commencing on 1 June. (Amended, 7 of 1982, s. 2) Page 5Page 6
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CAP. 1097

Heung Yee Kuk

[1988 Ed.

place and no person shall cease to be eligible for election as a Special Councillor or for confirmation as a Co-opted Councillor by reason of

the Secretary for District Administration's refusal or withdrawal of

approval:

Provided that where a person, notwithstanding the Secretary for District Administration's refusal or withdrawal of approval, is elected as a Special Councillor or confirmed as a Co-opted Councillor during such period, he shall become disqualified and cease to be a Councillor of the Kuk in the event of his petition being rejected, or if he does not appeal, on the expiry of the period limited therefor. (Amended, L.N. 94/74; L.N. 370/81; L.N. 14/83 and 18 of 1988, s. 2)

Kuk Permanent Advisers

3A. The following persons are non-voting Permanent Advisers to the Kuk-

(a) all past Chairmen of the Kuk; and

(b) all persons, other than New Territories Justices of the Peace and Co-opted Councillors, who have served 2 consecutive terms as mem- bers of the Executive Committee, the last term ending in 1988 or later. (Added, 18 of 1988, s. 3)

Executive Committee

4. (1) The Executive Committee shall consist of Ex Officio Members, Ordinary Members and all of the Co-opted Councillors.

(2) (a) The following shall be Ex Officio Members-

(i) the Chairmen of Rural Committees; and

(ii) New Territories Justices of the Peace.

(b) Ordinary Members shall not exceed 15 in number, and shall be

Councillors of, and elected by, the Full Council.

(3) The Full Council shall be deemed to have delegated to the Executive Committee such of its powers as are necessary for the carrying out of the objects of the Kuk.

(Amended, 18 of 1988, s. 4)

PART II

ELECTION AND TENURE OF OFFICE OF CHAIrman, MembeRS

AND COUNCILLORS

Election of office of Chairman, Members and Councillors

5. (1) The Chairman, Vice-Chairmen, Members of the Executive Com- mittee and Councillors of the Full Council shall be elected or confirmed in the manner prescribed in the First Schedule. (Amended, 18 of 1988, s. 5)

(2) Upon election the Chairman, Vice-Chairmen, Ordinary Members and Special Councillors shall hold office for a term of 3 years commencing on 1 June. (Amended, 7 of 1982, s. 2)

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