Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor announced today (6th) the last policy address during his term. He forward-looking proposals for the reorganization of the government structure emphasized that the government has too much work to do in the future. , Requires a suitable structure, but only adjusts the level of the highest decision-making bureau.
Lam Cheng emphasized that the reorganization of the structure has nothing to do with the fight for re-election. He said that he only made recommendations, not the implementation of the current government, to avoid the next government's "hard food".
She emphasized that the reorganization has nothing to do with whether or not to be re-elected. "You can say that I am a good responsible person, and I will not let go because my term of office is about to end."
She also explained in detail the reasons for the separation of housing and transportation and the tendency to retain the Development Bureau, emphasizing that even if there is a subjective view, she will be open to hearing opinions.
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The reorganization structure is proposed for reference in the next session
Lam Cheng said that the reorganization structure is in line with policy promotion, and he believes that 180,000 civil servants can perform better under clearer high-level supervision.
She emphasized that she would not insist on completing the reorganization, so she would only do her best to discuss with stakeholders and members of the Legislative Council.
If the Legislative Council thinks that the reorganization proposal is feasible, it can express its approval in some way so that the next Chief Executive will be elected as a reference. If it agrees, the proposal can be used to implement the reorganization at the beginning of the new government on July 1, and even find the Secretary for Secretary. At that time, the composition of the reference structure can be referenced.
She also emphasized that the reorganization of the structure involves amendments to the law, which refers to the naming of the policy bureaus, the transfer of authorization, and the reorganization of the departmental establishment. She believes that the reorganization of the structure should only be done once in a government.
Nothing to do with re-election: you can call me a responsible person
Lam Cheng emphasized that the willingness to reorganize comes from society and has nothing to do with whether she will be re-elected. "You can say that I am a good responsible person. I will not let go of my hands and feet because my term is about to end, and I will not do anything." She believes If the Legislative Council and the community support the reorganization plan, the next government will not be able to go against the public opinion or the opinions of the Legislative Council.
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Heavy workload in transport housing
A reporter asked about the specific reorganization, whether it insisted on not merging the Development Bureau with the Housing Bureau; also asked whether the work of the District Councils under the responsibility of the Home Affairs Bureau after the reorganization would be changed, and why it is assumed that the next government will accept the current "Government The reorganization plan of the report.
In response, Lam Cheng pointed out that the Transport and Housing Bureau has had a heavy workload, and that it is "good practice" to dismantle the Transport and Housing Bureau. The outside world has always believed that the original structure is "employing housing over transportation."
The "14th Five-Year Plan" mentions the development of eight major centers in Hong Kong, two of which are transportation, including an international shipping center and an international aviation hub. Carrie Lam believes that even if the Bureau of Transportation is separated, its policy scope is sufficient.
There are two international centers in one bureau, housing, transportation, and two international centers. There is also a logistics industry. There are many daily issues that are closely related to the lives of citizens, fee increases, taxi service levels, smart travel... In the next few counts, they are all awkward for Director Chen Fan!
The system is very good, and the house is separated and transported, and it has received widespread support from the society.
Chief Executive Carrie Lam
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Development Bureau does not intend to demolish the scope of land
As for some opinions that the Housing Bureau should include the land category, Lam Cheng disagrees, saying that land development is not only for housing purposes, but also includes economic uses and government facilities.
She explained that the Development Bureau currently has two major work areas, namely planning and land administration and public works. In recent years, in order to speed up land development, the two areas have been cooperating in planning engineering studies in recent years. If the former is separated and incorporated into the Housing Bureau, it will be divided into two areas by then. There may be disharmony among policy bureaus.
Some people think that if you want to speed up housing construction, it is better to bury the land. You can buy the land and get up the building by yourself. This is not a mistake. The previous facts were based on the structure.
But everyone must understand that land development is not just a house. Land development has many uses, including economics, government facilities, and planning methods.
Lam Cheng mentioned that the Development Bureau was set up in 2007. Another consideration is to give consideration to cultural heritage conservation at the same time as development. This aspect was reflected in the Queen and Star Ferry incident, and the greening of the city should still be taken into consideration.
Lam Cheng pointed out that based on the experience of the past five years, the structure of the Development Bureau has worked well. She subjectively thinks that it would be a pity to split the Development Bureau, but emphasized that "I will not listen to opinions, so I will discuss it."
She also hopes to deal with district affairs in the future, and proposes that the Home Affairs Bureau can focus on youth development. Consultation on the reorganization of the government structure can begin immediately. Consultations will be conducted from different stakeholders, but she does not plan to conduct a large-scale public consultation because the public may not be right. This is of great interest.
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