Reasonable grounds for absence to the satisfaction of the President/chairman

• Reasonable grounds include:
  • 1.
    Serious illness or injury
  • 2.
    Maternity or paternity leave
  • 3.
    Marriage
  • 4.
    Bereavement
  • 5.
    Participation in events arranged by the Legislative Council ("LegCo") or the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

    Example:

    • Participating in delegations of LegCo or its committees to visit places outside Hong Kong
  • 6.
    Participation in meetings and events arranged by the Central Authorities

    Examples:

    • Attending meetings and events of the National People's Congress and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference
    • Attending meetings and events arranged by central state organs
  • 7.
    For LegCo Members who also serve on the Executive Council: attendance at meetings and events arranged by the Executive Council
  • 8.
    Other reasonable grounds to the satisfaction of the President/chairman