Political situation
Written by: Luo Jiaqing
2020-12-16 18:56
Last update date: 2020-12-16 18:56
Former member of the Legislative Council, Xu Zhifeng, announced earlier that he would leave Hong Kong and go to the UK to "play an international line" and said that he might never return to Hong Kong.
The Home Affairs Bureau issued a statement today (16) stating that Xu Zhifeng declared "exile" and left Hong Kong on social platforms on December 3. After considering relevant factors, the bureau considered it necessary to suspend the distribution of Xu Zhifeng on December 3 or Subsequent gratuities, allowances and expense repayments.
The Civil Affairs Bureau also stated that it deeply regrets Xu Zhifeng's irresponsible behavior.
Xu Zhifeng said on Facebook in the evening that the regime was "political suppression overriding the law and procedures." He criticized the Civil Affairs Bureau for suspending remunerations because it has no legal basis. It also bypassed the established procedures of the district councils and undermined the administrative order of the government, further demonstrating the regime. Anxious and frustrated, advances and retreats are lost.
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Xu Zhifeng also pointed out that since his departure from Hong Kong, the HSBC bank account used to receive the remuneration from the district councillors has been frozen so far, so he has not received any remuneration. He described the regime's statement of stopping the payment of his remuneration as a political statement and unnecessary.
He emphasized that while the councillors are still in office, the suspension of the remuneration will seriously affect the service of the councillor's office to the public. He regretted the government's disregard for the interests of the public.
Xu said that after leaving Hong Kong, the negotiation office has not stopped operation and will discuss work arrangements with colleagues
Xu Zhifeng emphasized that the office has never ceased operation since he left Hong Kong, and it is still open to continue serving the public.
He is grateful to the colleagues of Yiban for sticking to their posts and serving the public first. Regarding changes in the remuneration arrangements, he will discuss work arrangements with colleagues to ensure that employees have legal rights and compensation.
The Home Affairs Bureau issued a statement this morning stating that the Home Affairs Department has formulated the "Guidelines on the Arrangement of Remuneration, Allowances and Expenses Reimbursement for District Council Members of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region" to provide district members with clear rules. All district members must follow the "Guidelines". To ensure the best use of public funds.
When using public funds, district board members must also observe the principles of openness, fairness and accountability.
All claims for reimbursement of expenses must be used to pay for performing district council duties.
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