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8 | Constitution and Administration

before their introduction into the Legislative Council or the Finance Committee and examine relevant policy matters referred to them.

Panels may appoint subcommittees or joint subcommittees to study specific issues and to report to the panels. During the 2010-11 session, four such subcommittees were set up under panels, including the Subcommittee on Retirement Protection, Subcommittee on Improving Barrier Free Access and Facilities for Persons. with Disabilities, Subcommittee on Registration of Proprietary Chinese Medicines and Joint Subcommittee on Issues Relating to Insurance Coverage for the Transport Sectors. Eight such subcommittees set up during the 2009-10 and 2008-09 sessions are still in operation. These included the Subcommittee on Combating Fly-tipping, Subcommittee on Residential and Community Care Services for Persons with. Disabilities and the Elderly, Subcommittee on Building Safety and Related Issues, Subcommittee on Matters Relating to Railways, Subcommittee on Harbourfront Planning, Subcommittee on Improving Air Quality, Joint Subcommittee to Monitor the Implementation of the West Kowloon Cultural District Project and Joint Subcommittee on Amendments to Land Titles Ordinance.

Select Committees

The Legislative Council may appoint select committees to enable members to consider matters or bills. Select committees report to the council after they have completed consideration of such matters or bills.

Investigation Committee established under Rule 49B(2A) of the Rules of Procedure in respect of the Motion to censure Honourable Kam Nai-wai

The Investigation Committee established under Rule 49B(2A) of the Rules of Procedure in respect of the Motion to

Motion to censure Honourable Kam Nai-wai is responsible for establishing the facts stated in the motion moved under Rule 49B(1A) (Disqualification of Member from Office) on December 9, 2009, and giving its views on whether or not the facts as established constitute grounds for the censure.

The Investigation Committee consists of seven members who were elected by council members in accordance with an election procedure determined by the House Committee, and appointed by the President.

During the 2010-11 session, the Investigation Committee held 21 closed meetings and five hearings in camera.

Redress System

The Legislative Council operates a redress system under which members of the public may seek assistance for redressing any grievance resulting from government actions or policies, and lodge complaints against government departments and other organisations. In groups of six, members take turns to be on duty each week to oversee the redress system and to give guidance to staff of the Complaints Division of the Legislative Council Secretariat in processing cases. Members take turns to be on 'ward duty' at the Public Complaints Office during their duty week to meet deputations and individual complainants by appointment. It is for duty roster members to decide whether and when an interview should be arranged.