The general election of the Legislative Council will accept nominations starting on the 30th of this month and will last for two weeks.
Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor said before attending the Executive Council this morning (26) that this is the first Legislative Council election after "improving the electoral system." The government has made very good results and hopes that the next term will continue.
Lam Cheng calls on all people who are ambitious and ambitious, and believe that there is room for improvement in the effectiveness of the government's governance, to actively participate in the election, and voters should also actively exercise their civil rights.
She pointed out that the new electoral system is a "major move" made by the National People's Congress. Of course, the central government is concerned and concerned that there will be no problems in the implementation process.
The December Legislative Council election was the second election under the new election system after the National People's Congress made a decision and the Standing Committee revised the annex to the Basic Law.
Immediately after the election of the Election Committee and before the election of the Chief Executive next year, Lam Cheng said that this Legislative Council election is the one with the most extensive coverage and the largest number of voters.
Lam Cheng: There are more opportunities to participate in politics under the new system than before
The number of seats in the new session will be increased from 70 to 90. In addition to the past two major sections of direct elections and functional constituencies, a third section of the electoral committee will be added. Lam Cheng pointed out that there are more opportunities to participate in politics than before. "As Hong Kong returns After one country, two systems is on track, I believe that this electoral system will not only ensure that patriots rule outside Hong Kong, but it will also effectively enhance the effectiveness of governance."
Lam Cheng emphasized that while the government is the first person responsible for the effectiveness of governance, the legislature also shoulders important responsibilities in the political system, including formulating and amending laws, funding, inquiries, and monitoring government work.
She pointed out that in the past year, the Legislative Council has returned to be rational and pragmatic. It not only cooperated with the administration, but also supervised the government. It can be described as very accountable to the society. It is hoped that the next term can also act with this attitude.
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There were many problems during the election of the Election Committee last month, including the excessively long time for counting. Lam Cheng described "every link has failed." Need to be improved.
The Electoral Affairs Commission announced a detailed investigation report on the election day of the Election Commission last week, admitting that improvements need to be made in many aspects. Lam Cheng pointed out that although the EAC independently arranges each election, it must be accountable to the Chief Executive and has instructed the Election Committee to change the term. Election, and the Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Bureau will also cooperate in other arrangements.
Lam also called on registered voters to actively exercise their civil rights and participate in the first Legislative Council election under the new system, emphasizing that the election is as open, fair, just, honest and clean as before.
She continued to point out that after "improving the electoral system," the central government is concerned about whether there will be problems in the implementation process, and it is also from this perspective.
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