System of accountability for principal officials



DateContextSummary of developmentAction
12.1.00 CM Hon Emily LAU moved a motion "That this Council urges the Executive Authorities to conduct a public consultation as soon as possible on the relationship between the executive and the legislature, the ministerial system and the election of the Chief Executive (CE) and the Legislative Council (LegCo) by universal and equal suffrage". The motion was passed. [Hansard "page 93"]
13.1.00 QA CE made a statement on, inter alia, the executive-legislature relationship. [Hansard]
17.1.00 CA The Constitutional Affairs Panel (CA Panel) discussed how to follow up Hon Emily LAU's motion. CA Panel decided to conduct a public consultation on the development of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR)'s political system and present a report to the Council, and that the Panel Chairman would move a motion on the subject for debate in the Council before the end of the session.
17.4.00 CA CA Panel was briefed on the Research Reports on Systems of Governments in seven countries prepared by the LegCo Secretariat.
  		• Singapore [Paper]
  		• New Zealand [Paper]
  		• Germany [Paper]
  		• The United Kingdom [Paper]
  		• Japan [Paper]
  		• France [Paper]
  		• The United States [Paper]
  		• The Overall Comparison Table [Paper]

    14.6.00 CM Dr Hon LEONG Che-hung, Chairman of the House Committee (HC), moved a motion urging the Government to consider the views expressed by Members on the "Report on Development of the Political System of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region" tabled by the Panel. [Report] The motion was passed.[Hansard "page 165"]
    11.10.00 PA CE undertook in the 2000 Policy Address that the Administration would review how the accountability of principal officials could be enhanced. [2000 Policy Address "paragraphs 106 to 116"]
    31.10.00
    20.11.00     		CA CA Panel discussed with the Administration the review on the system of accountability for principal officials referred to in CE's 2000 Policy Address. [Paper], [Follow-up paper] & [Follow-up paper]
    18.12.00 CA CA Panel discussed the issues for public consultation by the Panel on the proposed system of accountability for principal officials [Paper], and the suggestions made by-
  		• Hon Emily LAU. [Paper]
  		• Dr Hon YEUNG Sum. [Paper]

    3.3.01 CA CA Panel received views from academica on the proposed system of accountability for principal officials.
    21.5.01 CA CA Panel discussed the Administration's paper entitled "System of Accountability of Principal Officials". [Paper]
    13.6.01 to 24.6.01 CA Delegation of CA Panel undertook a duty visit to study the systems of executive accountability in the United Kingdom, France and Germany. Report on the duty visit was submitted to CA Panel on 27.8.01. [Report]
    27.8.01 CA CA Panel was briefed on the progress of the study on the accountability system for principal officials. [Paper]

    The LegCo Secretariat prepared a background brief which summarized the main issues considered by CA Panel relating to the proposed accountability system for principal officials. [Paper]
    10.10.01 PA CE announced in the 2001 Policy Address the introduction of a new system of appointing principal officials, applicable to the top three Secretaries (the Chief Secretary for Administration (CS), the Financial Secretary (FS) and the Secretary for Justice (SJ)) and most Directors of Bureaux. [2001 Policy Address "paragraphs 131 to 140"]
    19.11.01 CA CA Panel received views from academia on the proposed accountability system for principal officials.

    CA Panel discussed the Administration's paper on the progress of the study on the accountability system for principal officials. [Paper]
    17.12.01 CA CA Panel discussed the Administration's response to members' concerns raised at the meeting held on 19.11.01 about the differences between the terms "public servants" and "civil servants", and whether introducing a new system of appointment for certain principal officials on terms different from those in the civil service would contravene the Basic Law. [Paper]

    CA Panel also discussed the Administration's paper entitled "Enhancing the Accountability System: the post of Secretary for Justice". [Paper] & [Supplementary paper]
    21.1.02 CA CA Panel was briefed on the Research Report on "Restrictions on Activities of Former Heads of Government and Former Senior Members of Government" prepared by the LegCo Secretariat. [Paper]
    18.3.02 CA CA Panel was briefed on the Research Report on "Process of Appointment of Senior Members of Government in Selected Countries" prepared by the LegCo Secretariat. [Paper]
    17.4.02 COU CE addressed the Council on the framework of the new accountability system for principal officials. [Hansard "page 7"]
    18.4.02 CA CA Panel discussed the Administration's paper which set out the framework of the new accountability system for principal officials and the details relating to its implementation. [Paper]
    19.4.02 HC The House Committee (HC) agreed to set up the Subcommittee to study the proposed accountability system for principal officials and related issues (SUBC).
    - SUBC SUBC held 15 meetings [Meeting schedules] and reported its deliberations on the proposed accountability system for principal officials in its three reports submitted to HC on -
  		• 24.5.02 [First report]
  		• 7.6.02 [Second report]
  		• 14.6.02 [Final report]
    Relevant papers considered by SUBC were set out in the Appendix to the Final Report of SUBC. [Appendix]
    29.5.02 CM The Secretary for Constitutional Affairs moved a motion "That this Council supports the accountability system for principal officials" for debate. The motion was passed. [Hansard "page 82"]
    6.6.02 ESC The Establishment Subcommittee (ESC) endorsed the proposed creation of 14 non-civil service principal official positions under the accountability system, offset by deletion of three civil service directorate posts of CS, FS and SJ; and creation of one non-civil service position of Director of Chief Executive's Office (DCEO), offset by deletion of the civil service post of Information Coordinator with effect from 1 July 2002 to facilitate implementation of the accountability system for principal officials. [Paper]
    14.6.02 FC The Finance Committee (FC) approved the Administration's staffing proposal endorsed by ESC on 6.6.02. [Paper]

    FC also approved the provision of funds for the remuneration of those principal officials under the accountability system and to effect other necessary changes to the 2002-03 Estimates of Expenditure upon implementation of the accountability system. [Paper]
    9.7.02 CA CA Panel discussed the Code for Principal Officials under the Accountability System published in the Gazette on 28 June 2002. [Paper] , and the circular setting out the working relationship between principal officials and civil servants under the accountability system.[Paper]
    10.7.02 CQ Hon Albert CHAN raised a written question on "Contents of employment contracts signed with and declarations of interests made by principal officials under the accountability system". [Hansard "page 106"]
    17.9.02 ITB Information Technology and Broadcasting (ITB Panel) discussed issues relating to prevention of conflict of interest of the Secretary for Commerce, Industry and Technology.
    7.10.02 CA CA Panel discussed the Information Note on "Selected Issues Relation to Declaration of Interests and Avoidance of Conflicts of Interests by Senior Members of Government" prepared by the LegCo Secretariat. [Paper]

    The LegCo Secretariat prepared a background brief entitled "Accountability System for Principal Officials and Related Issues - Declaration and Handling of Investments/Interests" to update members on the developments subsequent to the special CA Panel meeting held on 9.7.02. [Paper]

    CA Panel discussed the Administration's paper on "Declaration of interests by CE, members of the Executive Council and principal officials under the accountability system". [Paper]
    23.10.02 CQ Hon CHEUNG Man-kwong raised an oral question on "Compliance with Code for Principal Officials under the Accountability System" Hansard "page 27"]
    18.11.02 CA CA Panel discussed the assessment of responsibilities of principal officials under the accountability system, as a result of a referral from the Panel on Financial Affairs after its discussion on the Report of Panel on Inquiry on Penny Stocks Incident. [Paper]
    18.11.02 ED Education Panel discussed issues relating to prevention of conflict of interest of the Secretary for Education and Manpower.
    20.11.02 ESC ESC endorsed the proposals to -
  		• reorganize the former Housing Bureau and the Housing Department [Paper]; and
  		• merge the Education and Manpower Bureau and the Education Department into a new Education and Manpower Bureau with effect from 1.1.03 to strengthen the link between the formulation and implementation of education policies following the implementation of the accountability system. [Paper] [Follow-up paper]

    6.12.02 FC FC approved the Administration's proposal endorsed by ESC on 20.11.02. [Paper]
    11.12.02 ESC ESC endorsed the proposals to -
  		• create one permanent post of Administrative Officer Staff Grade C (D2)/non-civil service position at D2-equivalent in the Environment, Transport and Works Bureau of Government Secretariat with effect from 1.1.03 as Administrative Assistant to Secretary for the Environment, Transport and Works; to be offset by deletion of one permanent post of Administrative Officer Staff Grade C (D2) in the Transport Sub-branch [Paper]; and
  		• create one permanent post of Administrative Officer Staff Grade C/non-civil service position at D2-equivalent (D2) permanent post to be offset by deletion of the deletion of 1 Administrative Officer Staff Grade C (D2) with effect from 1.1.03 as Administrative Assistant to Secretary for Commerce, Industry and Technology. [Paper]

    11.12.02 CQ Hon Emily LAU raised a written question on "Use of flight awards earned from government passages." [Hansard "page 70"]
    20.12.02 FC FC approved the Administration's proposals endorsed by ESC on 11.12.02. [Paper]
    17.2.03 CA CA Panel discussed the Administration's six-month report on the implementation of the accountability system for principal officials. [Paper]

    The LegCo Secretariat prepared a background brief to highlight the issues previously raised by Members and summarize the developments subsequent to the implementation of the accountability system on 1.7.02. [Paper]

    CA Panel also discussed the Administration's paper on attendance of principal officials at committee meetings of LegCo. [Paper]

    The LegCo Secretariat prepared a background brief on "Arrangements during principal official's temporary absence and attendance of principal officials at meetings of LegCo". [Paper]
    19.2.03 ESC ESC endorsed the proposal to -
  		• delete 1 Chief Estate Surveyor (D1) in the Lands Department and 1 Government Town Planner (D2) and 1 Chief Town Planner (D1) in the Planning Department with retrospective effect from 8.2.03. [Paper]; and
  		• merge Government Land Transport Agency, Government Supplies Department and Printing Department into a new department named Government Logistics Department with effect from 1.7.03. [Paper]

    7.3.03 FC FC approved the Administration's proposals endorsed by ESC on 19.2.03. [Paper]
    17.3.03
    8.4.03     		CA CA Panel discussed prevention of conflict of interest and related issues arising from the incident of the FS purchasing a vehicle shortly before the announcement of the increase in motor first registration tax.
    21.3.03 HC HC discussed how to follow up the incident of FS.
    9.4.03 CM Dr Hon YEUNG Sum moved a motion seeking the appointment of a select committee and powers conferred by the Legislative Counicl (Powers and Privileges) Ordinance for the select committee to inquire into the incident of FS and related matters. The motion was negatived. [Hansard "page 186"]
    30.4.03 CQ Hon CHEUNG Man-kwong raised an oral question on "Procedure for resignation of principal officials". [Hansard "page 25"]
    7.5.03 CM Hon Margaret NG moved the motion "That this Council has no confidence in the Financial Secretary, Mr Antony LEUNG" for debate. The motion was negatived.[Hansard "page 165"]
    19.5.03 CA CA Panel discussed the Administration's paper on "Procedures for appointment and removal of principal officials under the accountability system". [Paper]
    21.5.03 ESC ESC endorsed the proposal to -
  		• incorporate the Official Languages Agency into the Civil Service Bureau with effect from 1 July 2003, and creation of one permanent post of Administrative Officer Staff Grade C (D2)/non-civil service position at D2-equivalent as Administrative Assistant to Secretary for the Civil Service [Paper];
  		• reorganize the Commerce, Industry and Technology Bureau of Government Secretariat with effect from 1.7.03 [Paper]; and
  		• create one permanent post of Administrative Officer Staff Grade C (D2)/non-civil service position at D2-equivalent in the Security Bureau of Government Secretariat with effect from 1.7.03 as Administrative Assistant to Secretary for Security, to be offset by deletion of one permanent post of Administrative Officer Staff Grade C (D2) post in the Narcotics Division. [Paper]

    28.5.03 ESC The Administration tabled a paper at ESC meeting to update members on the implementation of the staffing reviews and re-organization exercises arising from the accountability system since 1.7.02, especially on the savings achieved thus far. [Paper]

    ESC requested more comprehensive information on the establishment changes arising from the implementation of the accountability system, and hence all staffing proposals on the agenda at ESC meeting on 28.5.03 was adjourned (A special meeting was scheduled for 11.6.03 to consider the items.).
    30.5.03 FC FC approved the Administration's proposals endorsed by ESC on 21.5.03. [Paper]
    11.6.03 ESC In response to the ESC's request made at the meeting held on 28.5.03, the Administration provided an information paper which detailed the creation and deletion of directorate posts after Implementation of the accountability system [Paper]

    ESC endorsed the proposal to -
  		• create of one permanent post of Administrative Officer Staff Grade C (AOSGC) (D2)/non-civil service position at D2-equivalent in the Treasury Branch of Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau of Government Secretariat with effect from 1.7.03 as Administrative Assistant (AA) to Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, to be offset by deletion of one permanent post of Principal Valuation Surveyor (D1) in Rating and Valuation Department [Paper];
  		• create one permanent post of AOSGC (D2)/non-civil service position at D2-equivalent in the Home Affairs Bureau of Government Secretariat with effect from 1.7.03 as AA to Secretary for Home Affairs, to be offset by deletion of one permanent post of AOSGC (D2); deletion of one permanent post of AOSGC (D2); and redistribution the duties and responsibilities among the directorate posts on the establishment of the Bureau and the Home Affairs Department [Paper];
  		• merge the Labour Branch of Economic Development and Labour Bureau of the Government Secretariat and the Labour Department; and creation of one permanent post of AOSGC (D2)/non-civil service position at D2-equivalent as AA to the Secretary for Economic Development and Labour with effect from 1.7.03 [Paper];
  		• create one permanent post of AOSGC (D2)/non-civil service position at D2-equivalent as Principal Assistant Secretary cum AA to Secretary for Constitutional Affairs with effect from 1.7.03, to be offset by deletion of one permanent post of AOSGC (D2) in the Constitutional Affairs Bureau of the Government Secretariat [Paper];
  		• create two permanent posts of one Administrative Officer Staff Grade A1 (D8) and one AOSGC (D2)/non-civil service position at D2-equivalent in the Health, Welfare and Food Bureau of Government Secretariat with effect from 1.7.03, to be offset by deletion of two permanent posts of one Administrative Officer Staff Grade A1 (D8) and one AOSGC (D2); and re-distribution of duties among the directorate posts in the Food and Environmental Hygiene Division of the Bureau [Paper]; and
  		• create one permanent post of Administrative Officer Staff Grade A1 (D8) with effect from 1 July 2003; creation of one permanent post of Administrative Officer Staff Grade B (D3) with immediate effect and deletion of two permanent posts of Administrative Officer Staff Grade A1 (D8) with effect from 1.7.03 in the Environment and Transport Branch of Environment, Transport and Works Bureau of Government Secretariat; and deletion of one permanent post of Principal Executive Officer (D1) with effect from 1.11.03 in the Works Branch of the Bureau. [Paper]

    The LegCo Secretariat prepared a background brief for ESC on staffing proposals relating to the implementation of the accountability system for principal officials. [Paper]

    At ESC's request, the Administration provided members with information on civil service directorate posts created for special purposes in organizations other than Government bureaux and departments, and which had been left vacant. [Follow-up paper]
    18.6.03 ESC ESC endorsed the deletion of the 6 Chief Superintendents of Police in the Hong Kong Police Force. [Paper]
    27.6.03 FC FC approved the Administration's proposals endorsed by ESC on 11.6.03. [Paper]
    9.7.03 CM Dr Hon YEUNG Sum moved a motion "That this Council considers that the Accountability System for Principal Officials introduced by the Chief Executive Mr TUNG Chee-kwa, is neither democratic nor accountable, and is a failed system". The motion was negatived. [Hansard "page 152"]
    18.7.03 FC FC approved the Administration's proposals endorsed by ESC on 18.6.03. [Paper]
    21.7.03 CA CA Panel discussed the "Twelve-month Report on Implementation of the Accountability System for Principal Officials" provided by the Administration. [Paper]

    The LegCo Secretariat prepared a background brief to assist CA Panel in considering the Administration's report [Paper]
    17.11.03 CA CA Panel discussed the Administration's paper on issues relating to internal transfer of statutory powers and functions of the CS and FS to the responsible Directors of Bureaux. [Paper]
    5.5.04 CQ Hon Frederick FUNG raised a question on "Temporary acting appointments of accountable officials".[Hansard "page 58"]
    19.5.04 CQ Hon Emily LAU raised a question on "Trusts set up to prevent conflict of interest"[Hansard "page 46"]
    9.6.04 CQ Hon Abraham SHEK raised a question on "Appointment of permanent secretaries of policy bureaux and heads of government departments". [Hansard "page 51"]
    15.4.05 PRESS The Administration announced the establishment of "Advisory Committee on Post-Office Employment for Principal Officials under Accountability System" [Press release]
    20.6.05 CA The Panel discussed the accountability of government officials in answering Members' questions at meetings of the Legislative Council. [Background brief] [Administration's paper]
    6.7.05 CQ Hon SIN Chung-kai raised a question on "Recruiting People with Political Aspirations to Serve as Administrative Assistants to Directors of Bureaux".[Hansard "page 89"]
    12.10.05 COU In his Policy Address 2005, CE proposed that consideration should be given to create within the Government a small number of positions dedicated to political affairs. [Hansard "page 11"]
    17.10.05 CA The Panel discussed the proposal of creating non-civil- service positions dedicated to political affairs during policy briefing by Secretary for Constitutional Affairs. [Paper]
    26.7.06 CA The Administration issued the Consultation Document on Further Development of Political Appoint System (PAS) proposing the creation of two additional layers of political positions, namely Deputy Directors of Bureau and Political Assistants. The Panel held an informal meeting to discuss the Consultation Document. The consultation would end on 30.11.06. [Consultation Document] [Paper]
    31.7.06 CA The Panel continued its discussion on the Consultation Document on Further Development of PAS.[Note]
    16.10.06 CA The Panel discussed the further development of PAS during policy briefing by Secretary for Constitutional Affairs.[Paper]
    17.1.07 CQ Hon Albert HO raised a question on "Avoidance of Conflict of Interests by Principal Officials". [Hansard "page 39"]
    8.2.07 CA Arising from the purchase of a race horse by Mr SUEN Ming-yeung, Secretary for Housing, Planning and Lands, jointly with some businessmen, the Panel discussed the prevention of conflict of interests under the Code of POs under the Accountability System. [Paper]
    3.5.07 PRESS CE announced a plan to re-organise the policy bureaux of the Government Secretariat with effect from 1.7.07.
    8.5.07 CA The Panel discussed the proposed re-organisation of policy bureaux of the Government Secretariat.[LegCo Brief] [Paper1][Paper 2]
    11.5.07 CA The Panel discussed the proposed re-organisation of policy bureaux of the Government Secretariat.[LegCo Brief 1][LegCo Brief 2][Paper1] [Paper 2] [Paper 3] [Paper 4]
    16.5.07 CA The Panel discussed the proposed re-organisation of policy bureaux of the Government Secretariat. Members also discussed the related draft Resolution. Members proposed to set up a subcommittee to scrutinize the Resolution to be proposed.[Paper]
    18.5.07 CA The Panel received views from deputations on the proposed re-organisation of policy bureaux of Government Secretariat and related issues.
    18.5.07 HC The House Committee agreed to form a subcommittee to commence scrutiny of the draft Resolution on the proposed re-organisation in anticipation of the formal notice given by the Administration on 23.5.07. The Subcommittee held six meetings and made a Report to the House Committee on 8.6.2007.[Report]
    22.5.07 ESC ESC endorsed the proposed re-organisation of policy bureaux with effect from 1 July 2007. [Paper]
    26.5.07 CA The Panel received views from deputations on the proposed re-organisation of policy bureaux of Government Secretariat and related issues.[Paper]
    28.5.07 AJLS The Panel discussed the proposed transfer of the legal aid portfolio from the Administration Wing of the Chief Secretary for Administration's Office to the Home Affairs Bureau and received views from deputations.[Paper 1][Supplementary Information]
    12.6.07 FC FC approved the provision for one additional Director of Bureau and his/her private office, and other necessary cost-neutral changes to the 2007-08 Estimates of Expenditure arising from the re-organisation of policy bureaux of the Government Secretariat with effect from 1 July 2007. [Paper]
    22.6.07 FC FC approved the financial proposal endorsed by ESC on 22 May 2007. [Paper]
    25.7.07 CA Arising from the concern that immediate family members of a PO might hold job position that would arouse potential conflict of interests, the Panel discussed the system of declaration of investments and interests by POs under the Accountability System.[Paper1][Paper 2][Paper 3][Paper 4][Paper 5]
    15.10.07 CA The Panel discussed the further development of PAS during policy briefing by Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs (SCMA).[Paper]
    17.10.07 COU SCMA made a statement on the Report on Further Development of PAS. [Hansard "page 98"]
    23.10.07 CA The Panel discussed the Report on Further Development of PAS.[Paper][LegCo Brief][Report][Statement][Background Brief]
    28.11.07 ESC ESC endorsed the proposed creation of 24 non-civil-service positions with effect from 1.4.08 under the PAS. [Paper]
    14.12.07 FC FC approved the provision for 24 non-civil-service positions. [Paper]
    18.2.08 CA The Panel considered the "Registration and disclosure of the occupation of the spouses of principal officials in selected places" prepared by the Research and Library Services Division.[Information Note]
    20.5.08 PRESS CE announced the appointment of the first batch of eight Under Secretaries at the rank of Deputy Directors of Bureau.[Press Release]
    22.5.08 PRESS CE announced the appointment of the first batch of nine Political Assistants.[Press Release]
    4.6.08 CQ Hon Martin LEE raised a question on "Appointment of Under Secretaries at the Rank of Deputy Director of Bureau and Political Assistants to Directors of Bureaux". [Hansard "page 34"]
    16.6.08 CA The Panel discussed the further development of PAS. Members expressed concern about the lack of transparency on the nationality, remuneration, and appointment procedures of political appointees.[Background Brief][Paper 1][Paper 2]
    18.6.08 CQ Hon TAM Heung-man raised a question on "Appointment of Under Secretaries and Political Assistants to Directors of Bureaux ". [Hansard "page 37"]
    26.6.08 CM Hon LEE Wing-tat moved a motion on "Seeking papers, books, records and documents regarding the salary and fringe benefits of Under Secretaries and Political Assistants " for debate in the Council. The motion was negatived. [Hansard "page 189"]
    9.7.08 CQ Hon LEE Cheuk-yan raised a question on "Selection and Appointment of First Batch of Under Secretaries and Political Assistants to Directors of Bureaux". [Hansard "page 49"]
    9.7.08 CQ Hon Emily LAU raised a question on "Appointment of Under Secretaries and Political Assistants to Directors of Bureaux". [Hansard "page 73"]
    12.12.08 HC The House Committee discussed the implementation of PAS and stand-in arrangements during the temporary absence of principal officials from Hong Kong. [Paper][Background Brief]
    20.5.09 CQ Hon Audrey EU raised a question on "Under Secretaries and Political Assistants". [Hansard "page 37"]
    3.6.09 CM Hon WONG Yuk-man moved a motion on "Comprehensive Review of the Accountability System" for debate in the Council. The motion was negatived. [Hansard "page 126"]
    11.12.09 CA The Panel discussed the appointment of Under Secretaries under the Political Appointment System. [Paper][Background brief prepared by the Secretariat]
    5.5.10 CQ Dr Hon David LI raised a question on "Reorganizations of Policy Bureaux". [Hansard "page 76"]
    12.1.11 CM Dr Margaret NG moved a motion on "Post-office Employment Arrangements for Politically Appointed Officials" for debate in the Council. The motion was passed. [Hansard "page 247"][Progress report from the Administration]
    19.1.11 CQ Hon LEUNG Yiu-chung raised a question on "Duties of Under Secretaries". [Hansard "page 45"]
    21.2.11 CA The Panel discussed the legislative programme of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the Political Appointment System. [Paper] [Background brief prepared by the Secretariat]
    16.5.11 CA The Panel discussed the medical conditions of Principal Officials and arrangements made during the temporary absence of Principal Officials. [Paper] [Information note prepared by the Secretariat] [Information note prepared by the Research Division of the Secretariat]
    13.7.11 CQ Hon Cyd HO raised a question on "Regulation of Conduct of Politically Appointed Officials". [Hansard "page 71"]
    29.2.12 CQ Hon Albert CHAN raised a question on "Acceptance of Passage and Discounts by Public Officers". [Hansard "page 7"]
    29.2.12 CQ Hon CHEUNG Kwok-che raised a question on "Relevant Codes and Regulations Governing Acceptance of Entertainment by Public Officers". [Hansard "page 16"]
    29.2.12 CQ Hon LEE Cheuk-yan raised a question on "Arrangements for Declaration of Interest by Public Officers". [Hansard "page 20"]
    29.2.12 CQ Hon Alan LEONG raised a question on "Acting Arrangement for Chief Executive During Leave and Related Matters". [Hansard "page 26"]
    29.2.12 CQ Hon Paul TSE raised a question on "Investigation of Offences Under Prevention of Bribery Ordinance Involving Public Officers". [Hansard "page 31"]
    29.2.12 CQ Hon Andrew CHENG raised a question on "Declaration of Interests by Public Officers". [Hansard "page 43"]
    2.5.12 CQ Hon Audrey EU raised a question on "Transition of Present Government and Government of Next Term". [Hansard "page 33"]


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    Appendix

    Subcommittee to Study the Proposed
    Accountability System for Principal Officials and Related Issues
    List of relevant papers issued


    A.LegCo Paper on System of Accountability for Principal Officials provided by Constitutional Affairs Bureau to Members at the Council meeting on 17 April 2002
    B.Papers issued in respect of specific areas for study by the Subcommittee

    I.General issues

    LC Paper No.CB(2)1679/01-02(01)- Administration's paper on whether introducing a new system of appointment for principal officials on terms different from those in the civil service would contravene the Basic Law

    LC Paper No.CB(2)1735/01-02(01)-Administration's paper on "Constitutionality of the Accountability System"

    LC Paper No.CB(2)1787/01-02-Websites of court judgments of the four cases quoted in LC Paper No.CB(2)1735/01-02(01)

    LC Paper No.CB(2)1803/01-02(01),
    LC Paper No.CB(2)1803/01-02(02),
    LC Paper No.CB(2)1803/01-02(03) &
    LC Paper No.CB(2)1803/01-02(04)

    		-Information notes prepared by Legal Service Division on the judgments of the four cases quoted in LC Paper No.CB(2)1735/01-02(01)

    LC Paper No.CB(2)1809/01-02(01)-Administration's paper on relationship between Chief Executive/principal officials/Permanent Secretaries/LegCo, powers and functions of Chief Executive and relationship between Central People's Government and principal officials

    LC Paper No.CB(2)1822/01-02(01)-Administration's paper on "Resolution under Section 54A of Cap.1"

    LC Paper No.CB(2)2000/01-02(01)-Administration's paper on "The Decision Relating to the Accountability System"

    II.Principal officials under the proposed system

    LC Paper No.CB(2)1678/01-02(01),
    LC Paper No.CB(2)1678/01-02(02) &
    LC Paper No.CB(2)1678/01-02(03)    		-Bar Association's submission and the Administration's two papers provided to the meetings of the Panel on Constitutional Affairs on 17 December 2001 and 21 January 2002 concerning the proposal to include the Secretary for Justice in the proposed system

    LC Paper No.CB(2)1734/01-02(01)-Existing role of the Secretary for Justice

    LC Paper No.CB(2)1734/01-02(02)-Existing schedule of responsibilities of the Secretary for the Civil Service

    LC Paper No.CB(2)1734/01-02(03)-Existing role and span of control of the Chief Secretary for Administration

    LC Paper No.CB(2)1734/01-02(04)-Existing role and span of control of the Financial Secretary

    LC Paper No.CB(2)1734/01-02(05) &
    LC Paper No.CB(2)1734/01-02(06)

    		-Existing role and membership of the Executive Council

    LC Paper No. CB(2)1874/01-02(01) &
    LC Paper No. CB(2)1874/01-02(02)     		-Relevant extracts of the meetings of the Panel on Constitutional Affairs on 17 December 2001 and 21 January 2002 when the proposal to include the Secretary for Justice in the proposed system was discussed

    LC Paper No.CB(2)2075/01-02(01)-Administration's paper on "Arrangements during Principal Officials' Temporary Absence"

    III.The function, composition and operation of the Executive Council

    LC Paper No.CB(2)1809/01-02(02) -Administration's paper on "Executive Council"

    LC Paper No.CB(2)1822/01-02(02)-Administration's paper on "References to the Chief Executive in Council in the Laws of Hong Kong"

    LC Paper No.CB(2)1911/01-02(01) -Administration's paper on "References to the Chief Executive in Council in the Laws of Hong Kong"

    LC Paper No.CB(2)1911/01-02(02) -Administration's paper on "Appeals to the Chief Executive in Council"

    IV.Splitting, merging and retention of Bureaux

    LC Paper No.CB(2)1870/01-02(01) -Administration's paper on "Portfolios of Directors of Bureau under the Accountability System"

    V.Civil service under the proposed system

    LC Paper No.CB(2)1809/01-02(03) -Administration's paper on "Civil Servants" and "Public Servants"

    IN23/01-02 issued under
    LC Paper No.CB(2)1810/01-02    		-Information Note on "The Civil Service Code of the United Kingdom" prepared by Research and Library Services Division

    IN25/01-02 issued under
    LC Paper No.CB(2)1810/01-02    		-Information Note on "Some Civil Service Management Issues in the United Kingdom" prepared by Research and Library Services Division

    LC Paper No.CB(2)1822/01-02(03)-Information note prepared by the LegCo Secretariat on the McKinsey Report

    LC Paper No.CB(2)1822/01-02(04)-Administration's paper on "Preserving the Integrity and Probity of the Civil Service"

    LC Paper No.CB(2)2101/01-02(01)-Administration's paper on "Circular setting out the Working Relationship between Civil Servants and Principal Officials"

    LC Paper No. CB(2)2147/01-02(01)-Administration's paper on "Number of Permanent Secretaries under each Director of Bureau"

    LC Paper No. CB(2)2462/01-02(01)-Code for Principal Officials under the Accountability System

    LC Paper No. CB(2)2467/01-02(01)-Administration's paper on "Circular setting out the Working Relationship between Civil Servants and Principal Officials under the Accountability System"

    VI.Chief Executive's Office

    LC Paper No.CB(2)1871/01-02(01)
    (Chinese version only)

    		-Letter dated 8 May 2002 from Hon CHEUNG Man-kwong concerning the Director of the Chief Executive's Office

    LC Paper No. CB(2)2112/01-02(01)
    (Chinese version only)

    		-Administration's response to Hon CHEUNG Man-kwong's letter of 8 May 2002

    LC Paper No.CB(2)1929/01-02(01) -Administration's paper on the "Director of the Chief Executive's Office"

    LC Paper No.CB(2)2068/01-02(01) -Administration's paper on "Job description of the post of the Director of the Chief Executive's Office"

    VII.Relationship between bureaux and departments

    LC Paper No. CB(2)2305/01-02(01)-An organisation chart provided by the Administration showing the principal officials under the accountability system and the executive departments

    VIII.Review of advisory and statutory bodies and other public bodies, implications of the proposed system on their roles and functions

    LC Paper No.LS103/01-02 -Paper prepared by Legal Service Division on "Functions and Roles of Policy Secretaries in Ordinances relating to the Monetary Authority and the Securities and Futures Commission"

    IX.Development and formulation of constitutional conventions

    IN26/01-02 issued under
    LC Paper No.CB(2)1886/01-02    		-Information Note on "Some Basic Information on Constitutional Conventions" prepared by the Research and Library Services Division

    X.Issues relating to appointment, employment and removal of principal officials

    LC Paper No.CB(2)1677/01-02(01),
    LC Paper No.CB(2)1677/01-02(02) &
    LC Paper No.CB(2)1677/01-02(03)

    		-Executive Summary, Parts 5 and 6 of the Research Report on "Process of Appointment of Senior Members of Government in Selected Countries"

    LC Paper No. CB(2)1976/01-02(01) --Administration's paper on "Appointment, Employment and Removal of principal Officials"

    LC Paper No. CB(2)1986/01-02(01)
    (Chinese version only)

    		-Letter dated 16 May 2002 from Hon CHEUNG Man-kwong concerning integrity checking and medical examination

    LC Paper No. CB(2)2112/01-02(02)
    (Chinese version only)

    		-Administration's response to Hon CHEUNG Man-kwong's letter of 16 May 2002

    LC Paper No.CB(2)2075/01-02(02)-Administration's paper on "Extended Checking of Principal Officials "

    XI.Conflict of interest

    LC Paper No. CB(2)1676/01-02(01),
    LC Paper No.CB(2)1676/01-02(02),
    LC Paper No.CB(2)1676/01-02(03) &
    LC Paper No.CB(2)1676/01-02(04)    		-Executive Summary and Part 6 of the Research Report on "Restrictions on Activities of Former Heads of Government and Former Senior Members of Government and Supplementary Information"

    LC Paper No.CB(2)1868/01-02(01) &
    LC Paper No.CB(2)1868/01-02(02)
    (English version only)

    		-Relevant extract of the Report of the delegation of the Panel on Constitutional Affairs and the UK Ministerial Code

    LC Paper No.CB(2)1910/01-02(01)
    (Chinese version only)

    		-Democratic Party's proposals on maintaining the political neutrality of the Civil Service - Code of Practice for Principal Officials

    LC Paper No.CB(2)1952/01-02(01) -Administration's paper on "Employment contract and conflict of interest"

    LC Paper No. CB(2)2185/01-02(02)
    (English version only)    		-"Travel by Ministers" - Note by the UK Prime Minister

    XII.Arrangements for civil servants appointed as principal officials under the proposed accountability system

    LC Paper No. CB(2)1758/01-02(01)
    (Chinese version only),
    LC Paper No. CB(2)1758/01-02(02),
    LC Paper No. CB(2)1758/01-02(03) &
    LC Paper No. CB(2)1758/01-02(04)

    		-Papers relating to pension arrangements for civil servants appointed as principal officials under the accountability system

    LC Paper No. LS 95/01-02 issued under LC Paper No. CB(2)1961/01-02 -Paper on "Proposed Arrangements for Payment of Pension to Serving Civil Servants Appointed as Principal Officials under the Accountability System for Principal Officials" prepared by Legal Service Division

    LC Paper No. CB(2)1992/01-02(01)-Administration's paper on "Retirement Arrangements for Pensionable Civil Servants"

    XIII.Transfer of statutory functions

    (i)Resolution under section 54A of Cap.1

    LC Paper No.CB(2)1880/01-02(01)-Administration's paper on "Resolution under section 54A of the Interpretation and General Clauses Ordinance - Transfer of Statutory Functions"

    LC Paper No. CB(2)2092/01-02(01)-Administration's paper on "Resolution under section 54A of the interpretation and general Clauses Ordinance - transitional and savings provisions"

    LC Paper No. LS 106/01-02 issued under LC Paper No. CB(2)2101/01-02-Paper on "Resolution of the Legislative Council made under section 54A of the interpretation and general Clauses Ordinance (Cap.1)" prepared by Legal Service Division

    LC Paper No. CB(2)2158/01-02(01)-Administration's paper on "Resolution under section 54A of Cap.1"

    LC Paper No. CB(2)2170/01-02(01)-Administration's paper on "Amendments to the Draft Resolution under section 54A of Cap.1"

    LC Paper No. LS112/01-02-Legal Service Division Report on "Proposed Resolution under section 54A of the Interpretation and General Clauses Ordinance (Cap.1)"

    LC Paper No. CB(2)2258/01-02(01)-Proposed resolution to be moved by Hon CHEUNG Man-kwong

    LC Paper No. CB(2)2258/01-02(02)-Proposed resolution to be moved by Dr Hon YEUNG Sum

    LC Paper No. CB(2)2268/01-02(01)
    (Chinese version only)    		-Paper prepared by Dr Hon YEUNG Sum on the proposed resolution under section 54A of Cap.1

    LC Paper No. CB(2)2276/01-02(03)
    (Chinese version only)    		-Paper prepared by Hon CHEUNG Man-kwong on the proposed resolution under section 54A of Cap.1

    LC Paper No. CB(2)2276/01-02(01)
    (English version only)    		-Letter dated 8 June 2002 from SALA on issues raised by the House Committee on the draft resolution

    LC Paper No. CB(2)2276/01-02(02)
    (English version only)    		-Administration's response to SALA's letter of 8 June 2002

    (a) Paragraph 1 and Schedule 1

    LC Paper No. CB(2)2141/01-02(01)-Administration's paper on "Transfer of Statutory Functions from Secretary for Commerce and Industry to Secretary for the Commerce, Industry and Technology"

    (b) Paragraph 2 and Schedule 2

    LC Paper No. CB(2)2142/01-02(01)-Administration's paper on "Transfer of Statutory Functions from Secretary for Information Technology and Broadcasting to Secretary for the Commerce, Industry and Technology"

    (c) Paragraph 3 and Schedule 3

    LC Paper No. CB(2)2143/01-02(01)-Administration's paper on "Transfer of Statutory Functions from Secretary for Economic Services to Secretary for the Economic Development and Labour"

    (d) Paragraph 4 and Schedule 4

    LC Paper No. CB(2)2144/01-02(01)-Administration's paper on "Transfer of Statutory Functions from Secretary for Education and Manpower to Secretary for the Economic Development and Labour"

    (e) Paragraph 5 and Schedule 5
    Paragraph 10 and Schedule 10

    LC Paper No. CB(2)2154/01-02(01)-Administration's paper on "Transfer of Statutory Functions from Secretary for Environment and Food to Secretary for the Environment, Transport and Works and Secretary for Health, Welfare and Food"

    (f) Paragraph 6 and Schedule 6

    LC Paper No. CB(2)2152/01-02(01)-Administration's paper on "Transfer of Statutory Functions from Secretary for Transport to Secretary for the Environment, Transport and Works"

    (g) Paragraph 7 and Schedule 7

    LC Paper No. CB(2)2151/01-02(01)-Administration's paper on "Transfer of Statutory Functions from Secretary for Works to Secretary for the Environment, Transport and Works"

    (h) Paragraph 8 and Schedule 8

    LC Paper No.CB(2)2122/01-02(01)-Administration's paper on "Transfer of Statutory Functions from Secretary for Financial Services to Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury"

    (i) Paragraph 9 and Schedule 9

    LC Paper No. CB(2)2123/01-02(01)-Administration's paper on "Transfer of Statutory Functions from Secretary for Treasury to Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury"

    (j) Paragraph 11 and Schedule 11

    LC Paper No. CB(2)2153/01-02(01)-Administration's paper on "Transfer of Statutory Functions from Secretary for Health and Welfare to Secretary for the Health, Welfare and Food"

    (k) Paragraph 12 and Schedule 12

    LC Paper No.CB(2)2121/01-02(01)-Administration's paper on "Transfer of Statutory Functions from Secretary for Housing to Secretary for Housing, Planning and Lands"

    (l) Paragraph 13 and Schedule 13

    LC Paper No. CB(2)2120/01-02(01)-Administration's paper on "Transfer of Statutory Functions from Secretary for Planning and Lands to Secretary for Housing, Planning and Lands"

    (ii) Interpretation and General Clauses Ordinance (Replacement of Schedule 6) Order 2002

    LC Paper No. CB(2)2068/01-02(02)-Administration's paper on "Interpretation and General Clauses Ordinance (Replacement of Schedule 6) Order 2002"

    XIV.Financial and staffing implications

    LC Paper No. CB(2)2068/01-02(03)-Administration's paper on "Financial and Staffing Implications"

    LC Paper No. CB(2)2185/01-02(01)-Administration's paper on "Permanent Secretary Posts under the accountability System for Principal officials"

    LC Paper No. LS 114/01-02 issued under LC Paper No. CB(2) 2217/01-02

    		-Paper on "Legal Issues relating to the Provision of Permanent Secretary posts under the Accountability System for Principal Officials" prepared by the Legal Adviser
    C.Meeting with deputations

    I.Meeting on 11 May 2002

    (i)Written submissions from deputations attending the meeting to give oral representations on the proposed accountability system for principal officials

    LC Paper No. CB(2)1857/01-02(08)
    (Chinese version only)

    		-Community Activities Centre

    LC Paper No. CB(2)1895/01-02(01)
    (Chinese version only)

    		-Disciplined Services Consultative Council (Staff side)

    LC Paper No. CB(2)1857/01-02(04)
    (Chinese version only)

    		-Federation of Hong Kong Kowloon New Territories Hawker Associations

    LC Paper No. CB(2)1895/01-02(06)
    (Chinese version only)

    		-Fukien Chamber of Commerce

    LC Paper No. CB(2)1917/01-02(02)
    (Chinese version only)

    		-Heung Yee Kuk, New Territories

    LC Paper No. CB(2)1931/01-02(01)
    (Chinese version only)

    		-Hong Kong Chinese Civil Servants' Association

    LC Paper No. CB(2)1857/01-02(09)
    (Chinese version only)

    		-Hong Kong Chinese Reform Association Ltd.

    LC Paper No. CB(2)1857/01-02(01)
    (Chinese version only)

    		-Hong Kong Federation of Education Workers

    LC Paper No. CB(2)1895/01-02(07)
    (Chinese version only)

    		-Hong Kong Federation of Fujian Associations

    LC Paper No. CB(2)1857/01-02(05)
    (Chinese version only)

    		-Hong Kong Foshan Trader Association Ltd.

    LC Paper No. CB(2)1857/01-02(06)
    (English version only)

    		-Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce

    LC Paper No. CB(2)1857/01-02(10)
    (Chinese version only)

    		-Motor Transport Workers General Union

    LC Paper No. CB(2)1895/01-02(03)
    (Chinese version only)

    		-New Territories Fishermen Fraternity Association

    LC Paper No. CB(2)1895/01-02(08)
    (Chinese version only)

    		-New Youth Forum

    LC Paper No. CB(2)1917/01-02(01)
    (Chinese version only)

    		-Senior Non-Expatriate Officers Association

    LC Paper No. CB(2)1857/01-02(03)
    (Chinese version only)

    		-The Association of Hong Kong Health Care Professionals

    LC Paper No. CB(2)1857/01-02(13)
    (Chinese version only)

    		-The Chinese General Chamber of Commerce Central and Western District Liaison Group

    LC Paper No. CB(2)1895/01-02(02)
    (Chinese version only)

    		-The Hong Kong Chinese Enterprises Association

    LC Paper No. CB(2)1857/01-02(02)
    (Chinese version only)

    		-The Hong Kong Executive, Administrative & Clerical Staff Association

    LC Paper No. CB(2)1895/01-02(04)
    (Chinese version only)

    		-from The Hong Kong island Federation

    LC Paper No. CB(2)1917/01-02(03)
    (Chinese version only)

    		-The Hong Kong Southern District Alliance

    LC Paper No. CB(2)1857/01-02(07)
    (Chinese version only)

    		-The Hong Kong Wan Chai District Association

    LC Paper No. CB(2)1857/01-02(11)
    (Chinese version only)

    		-Union Fencing Club

    LC Paper No. CB(2)1895/01-02(05)
    (Chinese version only)

    		-Wah Fu Service Centre Limited

    (ii)Written submissions from individuals attending the meeting to give oral representations on the proposed accountability system for principal officials

    LC Paper No. CB(2)1895/01-02(09)
    (Chinese version only)

    		-Mr HIEW Chin

    LC Paper No. CB(2)1857/01-02(12)
    (Chinese version only)

    		-Mr HONG Tsang-yi

    LC Paper No. CB(2)1857/01-02(15)
    (Chinese version only)

    		-Mr NG Man-kwong

    LC Paper No. CB(2)1857/01-02(14)
    (Chinese version only)

    		-Ms YU Kwei-chun

    (iii)Written submissions from interested organisations/individuals not attending the meeting to give representations

    LC Paper Nos. CB(2)1854/01-02 (01)-(23)

    II.Meeting on 18 May 2002

    (i)Written submissions from deputations attending the meeting to give oral representations on the proposed accountability system for principal officials

    LC Paper No. CB(2)1974/01-02(16)
    (Chinese version only)

    		-Alliance of Hong Kong Youth Groups

    LC Paper No. CB(2)1974/01-02(27)
    (Chinese version only)

    		-Causeway Bay Association Limited

    LC Paper No. CB(2)1974/01-02(15)
    (Chinese version only)

    		-Cultural and Recreational Services Centre

    LC Paper No. CB(2)1974/01-02(26)
    (Chinese version only)

    		-East Kowloon District Residents' Committee

    LC Paper No. CB(2)1974/01-02(01)
    (Chinese version only)

    		-Federation of Hong Kong Industries

    LC Paper No. CB(2)1974/01-02(11)
    (Chinese version only)

    		-Friends of the Earth (Hong Kong)

    LC Paper No. CB(2)1974/01-02(31)
    (Chinese version only)

    		-Hong Kong Fishermen's Association

    LC Paper No. CB(2)1974/01-02(10)
    (English version only)

    		-Hong Kong Information Technology Federation

    LC Paper No. CB(2)1974/01-02(09)
    (Chinese version only)

    		-Hong Kong Swatow Merchants Association Limited

    LC Paper No. CB(2)2013/01-02(07)
    (Chinese version only)

    		-Hong Kong United Youth Association

    LC Paper No. CB(2)1974/01-02(18)
    (Chinese version only)

    		-Hong Kong Youth Association

    LC Paper No. CB(2)1974/01-02(17)
    (Chinese version only)

    		-Hong Kong Youths Unified Association

    LC Paper No. CB(2)1974/01-02(30)
    (Chinese version only)

    		-Joint Committee of Hong Kong Fisherman's Organizations

    LC Paper No. CB(2)1974/01-02(28)
    (Chinese version only)

    		-Kowloon Federation of Associations

    LC Paper No. CB(2)2013/01-02 (06)
    (Chinese version only)

    		-Kowloon Women's Organisation Federation

    LC Paper No. CB(2)1974/01-02(23)
    (Chinese version only)

    		-Kwai Chung Residents Association

    LC Paper No. CB(2)2013/01-02 (08)
    (Chinese version only)

    		-Kwun Tong Residents Association

    LC Paper No. CB(2)1974/01-02(25)
    (Chinese version only)

    		-Lei Cheng Uk Residents Association

    LC Paper No. CB(2)1974/01-02(05)
    (Chinese version only)

    		-New Century Forum

    LC Paper No. CB(2)1974/01-02(13)
    (Chinese version only)

    		-New Century Society Limited

    LC Paper No. CB(2)1974/01-02(29)
    (Chinese version only)

    		-New Territories Association of Societies

    LC Paper No. CB(2)1974/01-02(03)
    (Chinese version only)

    		-Pro-Vision

    LC Paper No. CB(2)1974/01-02(24)
    (Chinese version only)

    		-Sham Shui Po Residents Association

    LC Paper No. CB(2)1974/01-02(22)
    (Chinese version only)

    		-Tai Hang Concern Association

    LC Paper No. CB(2)2013/01-02 (09)
    (Chinese version only)

    		-The Association of the Hong Kong Central and Western District Limited

    LC Paper No. CB(2)1974/01-02(08)
    (Chinese version only)

    		-The Chinese General Chamber of Commerce -YMT-TST-MKK District Liaison Group

    LC Paper No. CB(2)2013/01-02 (05)
    (Chinese version only)

    		-The Chiu Chau Plastic Manufacturers Association Company Limited

    LC Paper No. CB(2)1974/01-02(12)
    (Chinese version only)

    		-The Conservancy Association

    LC Paper No. CB(2)1974/01-02(04)
    (Chinese version only)

    		-The Democratic Party

    LC Paper No. CB(2)2013/01-02(04)
    (Chinese version only)

    		-The Democratic Party (an attachment to its earlier submission circulated vide LC Paper No. CB(2) 1974/01-02(04))

    LC Paper No. CB(2)1974/01-02(14)
    (Chinese version only)

    		-The King Chung Association

    LC Paper No. CB(2)1974/01-02(20)
    (Chinese version only)

    		-Tseung Kwan O Youth Association

    LC Paper No. CB(2)1974/01-02(19)
    (Chinese version only)

    		-Tsuen Wan Youths Association

    LC Paper No. CB(2)1974/01-02(21)
    (Chinese version only)

    		-Tuen Mun Youths Association

    (ii)Written submissions from individuals attending the meeting to give oral representations on the proposed accountability system for principal officials

    LC Paper No. CB(2)1974/01-02(07)
    (Chinese version only)

    		-Mr CHAN Chit-kwai (Member, Central & Western District Council)

    LC Paper No. CB(2)1974/01-02(33)
    (Chinese version only)

    		-Mr CHAN Sun

    LC Paper No. CB(2)1974/01-02(06)
    (Chinese version only)

    		-Mr CHEUNG Yan-hong, (Member, WONG Tai Sin District Council)

    LC Paper No. CB(2)1974/01-02(32)
    (Chinese version only)

    		-Mr CHOW Hing

    LC Paper No. CB(2)1974/01-02(34)
    (Chinese version only)

    		-Mr CHU Chun-lok

    LC Paper No. CB(2)2013/01-02(02)
    (Chinese version only)

    		-Mr KWONG Kam-kwan (The University of Hong Kong)

    LC Paper No. CB(2)2013/01-02(02)
    (Chinese version only)

    		-Dr LO Shiu-hing and Mr CHEUNG Yat-fung (The University of Hong Kong)

    LC Paper No. CB(2)1974/01-02(02)
    (Chinese version only)

    		-Dr MA Ngok (The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology)

    LC Paper No. CB(2)2013/01-02 (01)
    (Chinese version only)

    		-Mr WONG Siu-yee (Member, Kowloon City District Council)

    (iii)Written submissions from interested organisations/individuals not attending the meeting to give representations

    LC Paper Nos. CB(2)1947/01-02 (01)-(07),
    LC Paper Nos. CB(2)1985/01-02 (01)-(03) ,
    (Chinese version only)
    LC Paper Nos. CB(2)2013/01-02 (10)-(11) &
    LC Paper No. CB(2)2072/01-02(01)
    (Chinese version only)

    III.A summary of the views expressed by organisations/individuals on the proposed accountability system

    LC Paper No. CB(2)2073/01-02(01)


    IV.Administration's response to views expressed by organisations/individuals on the proposed accountability system

    LC Paper No. CB(2) 2107/01-02 (01)
    (Chinese version only)
    D.Other relevant papers

    I.Issues raised at previous meetings or by individual members

    LC Paper No.CB(2)1691/01-02(04) -A summary of concerns and views raised at the meetings of the Panel on Constitutional Affairs prepared by LegCo Secretariat

    LC Paper No.CB(2)1711/01-02(01)-Administration's response to issues previously raised at the meetings of Panel on Constitutional Affairs

    LC Paper No.CB(2)1762/01-02(01)-Issues raised at the meeting of the Panel on Constitutional Affairs on 18 April 2002

    LC Paper No.CB(2)2034/01-02(01)-Administration's response to issues raised at the meeting of Panel on Constitutional Affairs on 18 April 2002

    LC Paper No.CB(2)1775/01-02(01)-Issues raised at the meeting of the Subcommittee on 29 April 2002

    LC Paper No.CB(2)2034/01-02(02)-Administration's response to issues raised at the meeting of the Subcommittee on 29 April 2002

    LC Paper No. CB(2)2055/01-02 (01) &
    (Chinese version only)
    LC Paper No.CB(2)2055/01-02(02)
    (Chinese version only)    		-Letter dated 23 May 2002 from Hon CHEUNG Man-kwong seeking written response from the Administration on various matters

    LC Paper No. CB(2)2112/01-02(03) &
    (Chinese version only)
    LC Paper No.CB(2)2112/01-02(04)
    (Chinese version only)

    		-Administration's response to Hon CHEUNG Man-kwong's letter of 23 May 2002

    LC Paper No.CB(2)2104/01-02(02)
    (Chinese version only)    		-Letter dated 30 May 2002 from Hon CHEUNG Man-kwong

    LC Paper No. CB(2)2206/01-02(01)
    (Chinese version only)    		-Administration's responses to Hon CHEUNG Man-kwong's letters of 30 May 2002

    LC Paper No.CB(2)1821/01-02(01)-Issues raised at the meeting of the Subcommittee on 3 May 2002

    LC Paper No. CB(2)2034/01-02(03)-Administration's response to issues raised at the meeting of the Subcommittee on 3 May 2002

    LC Paper No.CB(2)1869/01-02(01) -Issues raised at the meeting of the Subcommittee on 7 May 2002

    LC Paper No.CB(2)2066/01-02(01) -Administration's response to issues raised at the meeting of the Subcommittee on 7 May 2002

    LC Paper No.CB(2)1924/01-02(01) -Issues raised at the meeting of the Subcommittee on 10 May 2002

    LC Paper No.CB(2)2066/01-02(02) -Administration's response to issues raised at the meeting of the Subcommittee on 10 May 2002

    LC Paper No.CB(2)1926/01-02(01) -Issues raised at the meeting of the Subcommittee on 11 May 2002

    LC Paper No.CB(2)2066/01-02(03) -Administration's response to issues raised at the meeting of the Subcommittee on 11 May 2002

    LC Paper No. CB(2)1967/01-02(01)-Issues raised at the meeting of the Subcommittee on 14 May 2002

    LC Paper No. CB(2)2045/01-02(01)-Administration's response to issues raised at the meeting of the Subcommittee on 14 May 2002

    LC Paper No. CB(2)1991/01-02(01)-Issues raised at the meeting of the Subcommittee on 17 May 2002

    LC Paper No.CB(2)2066/01-02(04) -Administration's response to issues raised at the meeting of the Subcommittee on 17 May 2002

    LC Paper No. CB(2)2033/01-02(01)-Issues raised at the meeting of the Subcommittee on 21 May 2002

    LC Paper No. CB(2)2092/01-02(02)-Administration's response to issues raised at the meeting of the Subcommittee on 21 May 2002

    LC Paper No.CB(2)2079/01-02(01)-Issues raised at the meeting of the Subcommittee on 24 May 2002

    LC Paper No. CB(2)2104/01-02(01)-Administration's response to issues raised at the meeting of the Subcommittee on 24 May 2002

    LC Paper No. CB(2)2106/01-02(01)-Issues raised at the meeting of the Subcommittee on 28 May 2002

    LC Paper No. CB(2)2155/01-02(01)-Administration's response to issues raised at the meeting of the Subcommittee on 28 May 2002

    LC Paper No. CB(2)2149/01-02(01)-Issues raised at the meeting of the Subcommittee on 31 May 2002

    LC Paper No. CB(2)2206/01-02(02)-Administration's responses to issues raised at the meeting on the Subcommittee on 31 May 2002

    LC Paper No. CB(2)2187/01-02(01)-Issues raised at the meeting of the Subcommittee on 4 June 2002

    LC Paper No. CB(2)2206/01-02(03)-Administration's responses to issues raised at the meeting on the Subcommittee on 4 June 2002

    II.General

    LC Paper No.CB(2)1711/01-02(02)
    (Chinese version only)    		-A list of areas for study by the Subcommittee proposed by Hon Cyd HO Sau-lan

    LC Paper No.CB(2)1728/01-02(01)-List of Areas for Study

    LC Paper No.CB(2)1728/01-02(02)-Meeting schedule of the Subcommittee

    LC Paper No.CB(2)1733/01-02(01)
    (English version only)

    		-Press release dated 24 April 2002 on Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) Report on Hong Kong

    LC Paper No.CB(2)1733/01-02(02)-Press release dated 24 April 2002 on the Administration's responses to the EIU Report on Hong Kong

    LC Paper No.CB(2)1733/01-02(03)-Press release dated 24 April 2002 on speech made by the Chief Secretary for Administration at the luncheon of the British Chamber of Commerce on the proposed accountability system for principal officials

    LC Paper No. CB(2)2093/01-02(01)-An updated list of issues raised by members and the Administration's response (as at 25 May 2002)

    LC Paper No. CB(2)2168/01-02(01)-An updated list of issues raised by members and the Administration's response (as at 3 June 2002)

    LC Paper No. CB(2)2230/01-02(01)-An updated list of issues raised by members and the Administration's response (as at 6 June 2002)

    LC Paper No. CB(2)2127/01-02(01)-Press release on speech made by Secretary for Constitutional Affairs at the motion debate on the accountability system for principal officials held at the Council meeting on 29 May 2002

    LC Paper No. CB(2)2127/01-02(02)
    (Chinese version only)

    		-Press release on speech made by the Chief Secretary for Administration at the motion debate on the accountability system for principal officials held at the Council meeting on 29 May 2002

    LC Paper No. CB(2)2161/01-02(01)
    (Chinese version only)

    		-Press release on speech made by Secretary for Civil Service at the motion debate on the accountability system for principal officials held at the Council meeting on 29 May 2002

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