Former Chief Secretary for Administration Li Jiachao officially ran for the chief executive. Tan Yaozong, director of the campaign office and member of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, said in a TV program this morning (10th) that yesterday's press conference could not be held in person. One of the important reasons was that the Chief Secretary for Administration The post is currently vacant, and no one has the power to waive the gathering restriction requirement.
What’s special is that the current Chief Executive Carrie Lam, at the same day at the anti-epidemic press conference, said that he had not yet received a notification on how to handle the new Chief Secretary for Administration, but believed that the government’s work would continue as usual, and there would be no major impact. There is a clear discrepancy in the statement.
Tan Yaozong: Many people have to apply specifically
Tan Yaozong pointed out that the reason why the on-site press conference was not held yesterday was that despite the epidemic, although the government had relaxed some restrictions on gatherings for the chief executive election earlier, allowing candidates and electoral committees to gather, "many people have to make specific applications."
However, since no one took over after Li Jiachao left as Chief Secretary for Administration, the relevant arrangements were "unapproved, not even the capital."
He pointed out that Li Jiachao was in charge of the epidemic prevention work, and he did not want to take the lead in influencing the implementation of relevant regulations, and safety was paramount.
However, at a press conference held at almost the same time today, Carrie Lam was asked about the arrangements for the Chief Secretary for Administration's succession. He pointed out that he had not received a notification so far, such as the position of the Acting Chief Secretary, whether it was according to the general secretary's holiday arrangement. The appointment is still based on the nomination of the chief executive, "I haven't received a notice yet."
But Carrie Lam pointed out that there is no need to worry, all the work originally undertaken by the Chief Secretary for Administration will continue according to the rules.
Lam also stated that he will not comment on any issues related to the election of the sixth chief executive, and his only job is to ensure that the election is conducted in accordance with the law and fair, including epidemic prevention work.
Carrie Lam said she had not received any instructions on how to handle the Chief Secretary for Administration's succession arrangements.
Chief Secretary for Administration may exempt candidates from gathering with election committees
The Government issued a press announcement on April 2, stating that in consideration of the special nature of the Chief Executive election, the Chief Secretary for Administration (who had not resigned at that time) had exercised the relevant powers to allow "Chief Executive Candidates" to run from April 3 to 5. During March 8, hold the following group gatherings and/or multi-family gatherings:
(a) From April 3 to April 23 (or the date on which the Candidate Qualifications Review Committee (QAC) makes a determination on the eligibility of candidates for the CE election, whichever is earlier): Candidates" (i.e. anyone who has publicly declared their intention to stand for the May 8 CE election) are permitted to hold election-related gatherings with Election Commission (EC) members.
However, if a gathering is ultimately not attended by any EC members, it is not a permitted gathering;
(b) Between April 23 (or the date on which the Qualifications Council makes a determination on the candidate's eligibility, whichever is earlier) to May 8: "Chief Executive Candidates" (including the Qualifications Council only) those who have ruled valid nominations), are permitted to hold election-related gatherings with the public.
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