District Councils
District Councils
District CouncilsEstablished under the District Councils Ordinance (Cap. 547)
Official website
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Terms of reference
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to be consulted by the Government on the district affairs affecting the livelihood and living environment in the District and well-being of the people in the District; |
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to collect the views of the people in the District in respect of an issue specified by the Chairman of the District Council, and to submit to the Government a summary of the views collected and the suggested corresponding measures; |
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to establish a regular communication mechanism with the people in the District, to meet with them and listen to their views regularly; |
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to support, and assist in, the promotion of laws and Government policies in the District, and assist the Government in carrying out various consultation, publicity and liaison activities, such as district forum; |
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to assist in the smooth delivery of cultural, recreational, environmental sanitary and other services relating to the interests of the people in the District under the coordination of the Government; |
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to apply for funding for projects and activities relating to the functions of District Councils such as— |
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projects and activities for the purpose of promotion of sports, arts and culture; |
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local events and celebration events; and |
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greening and volunteer work; |
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to provide services for people in the District, such as consultation and case referral services; |
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to cooperate with other consultation and service organizations in the District under the coordination of the Government to achieve the best results in serving the people in the District; and |
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to undertake any other matters as commissioned by the Government from time to time. |
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