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District Councils

District Councils

Established under the District Councils Ordinance (Cap. 547)

Official website
http://www.districtcouncils.gov.hk

Terms of reference

(a)

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;

(b)

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;

(c)

to establish a regular communication mechanism with the people in the District, to meet with them and listen to their views regularly;

(d)

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;

(e)

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;

(f)

to apply for funding for projects and activities relating to the functions of District Councils such as—

(i)

projects and activities for the purpose of promotion of sports, arts and culture;

(ii)

local events and celebration events; and

(iii)

greening and volunteer work;

(g)

to provide services for people in the District, such as consultation and case referral services;

(h)

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

(i)

to undertake any other matters as commissioned by the Government from time to time.

Details Of District Councils

Central & Western