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Regional Forum on Constitutional Development
(Hong Kong Island)
(21 July 2004)
Group Discussion Summaries
Group 6 : Ms Lam Wai-ling
(Translation)
Method for Selecting the Chief Executive
The Number of Members of the Election Committee
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Participants unanimously supported increasing the number of Election Committee members. Figures ranging from 1 200, 1 600, 2 000 to 10 000 were suggested. The participant who suggested the figure of 10 000 noted that the size of the Election Committee should be substantively expanded in 2007, to pave the way for an election of the Chief Executive by universal suffrage
hopefully in 2012.
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A participant suggested that scientific criteria should be set as to the size of the Election Committee should be expanded and how its representativeness could be enhanced. Another participant suggested that the number of Election Committee members be adjusted in accordance with population growth.
The Composition of the Election Committee
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A participant suggested that certain subsectors should be added, including those for underprivileged groups, such as the elderly and Mutual Aid Committees. A participant suggested that a subsector for the old age educators should be added. A participant suggested that certain subsectors should be formed on the basis of families so that civic education could be
promoted.
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A participant suggested that more District Council members should be included. But another participant opposed as there were already numerous channels for the District Council members to participate in public affairs.
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A participant suggested that a certain number of Election Committee members should be returned by random draw.
The Number of Members of Required for Nominating Candidates
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A participant suggested that at least one tenth of the Election Committee members in each sector should be required for nominating a Chief Executive candidate.
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A participant suggested that the current requirement of 100 subscribers required for nomination be maintained. Another participant suggested that the number of nominees required should be adjusted in the light of changes in the size of the Election Committee.
Method for Forming the Legislative Council
The Number of Seats in the Legislative Council
The Number of Seats Returned by Geographical Constituencies
The Number of Seats Returned by Functional Constituencies
The Delineation and Size of the Electorate of the Legislative Council Functional Constituencies
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Some participants were of the view that the delineation of certain functional constituencies was not reasonable. For example, it was quite difficult for the Legislative Council Member returned by the Sports, Performing Arts, Culture and Publication functional constituency to fully reflect the views and interests of all the subsectors. The relevant functional
constituency should be split.
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A participant suggested that the Education constituency should be subdivided into pre-schooling, primary and secondary education constituencies. But there were opposing views.
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A participant suggested that the following functional constituencies should be added: logistics and small and medium enterprises. Again there were opposing views suggesting that such addition were unnecessary.
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A participant opined that certain individuals had both corporate votes and individual votes at the same time and this might cause confusion. He suggested that this should be clearly delineated. A participant suggested that in terms of corporate votes, the authorized representative should be elected by one man, one vote in the company. The representative should cast the
vote in a way to reflect the majority view of the corporation
Provisions regarding Nationality of Legislative Council Members
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A participant was of the view that the current provision allowing persons of non-Chinese nationality to run for election in 12 functional constituencies should be retained. This would maintain Hong Kong's status as an international city and give an open image.
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A participant opined that Legislative Council Members should give up their foreign nationalities, if any, so as to demonstrate their patriotism and commitment to Hong Kong. Another participant believed that it should suffice if the Legislative Council Members concerned vowed to fulfill their responsibilities and follow the Rules of Procedures.
Other Views
Qualifications for Chief Executive Candidates
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A participant was of the view that Chief Executive candidates should be individuals who were brought up in Hong Kong, be patriotic and committed to Hong Kong, have experiences in local elections, and should not have right of abode in other countries. He should also have a sense of responsibility.
Qualifications for the Chief Executive to be automatically elected
Delineation of Geographical Constituencies
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