Chief Executive Li Jiachao attended the first question-and-answer session after taking office this morning (6th) at the Legislative Council, revealing that a department similar to the previous Central Policy Unit will be re-established, which has been initially named the "Chief Executive's Policy Unit" to study issues involving local, national and international levels. policy, advise the Chief Executive and make decisions.
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Specially named "Chief Executive": I am not only the Chief Executive of Hong Kong
Election Committee member Zhou Wengang asked about the progress of the re-establishment of the Central Policy Unit or similar organizations.
Li Jiachao pointed out that this policy group "has a name in the heart" and is called the "Chief Executive's Policy Group".
He explained that the chief executive has a "dual responsibility" role, which means that he is not only the chief executive of Hong Kong, but also has a national vision, taking care of Hong Kong's overall interests and examining the international situation.
He pointed out that the "Chief Executive's Policy Unit" is a macro policy decision-making unit. At the Hong Kong level, it will look at some policies related to public sentiment and the needs of people from different sectors, and subdivide different policy scopes, hoping to fully understand the country's development and review the international situation. , to introduce a comprehensive policy.
He pointed out that any one-size-fits-all policy may create undue problems, which will be discussed in detail by the group, the Chief Executive's Office and him in the future.
The Government will also set up 4 working groups, which will be led by the Secretary or Deputy Secretary, including the "Team for Eradication of Intergenerational Poverty", the "Coordinator of Land and Housing Supply", the "Working Group on District Matters" and the "Action Work on Public Housing Projects". Group".
Regional reform timetable?
Lee: Decisions and plans must be made before district elections
In addition, Electoral Council member Lin Youlu mentioned that the district councils have been unable to perform their original functions in the past three years, and the roles of other district groups in promoting the administration are also unclear. He asked the Chief Executive what timetable for the reform of district administration next year. .
Li Jiachao pointed out that the timetable is very clear, because the district councils have regular election time, and all work must comply with the Basic Law and the laws of Hong Kong. He will actively carry out research in this area, review past experience, and understand the reasons for the destruction of district administration. Review how to make the District Council an effective regional organization.
The government has set up 4 teams to deal with the poverty alleviation and housing directors set work targets in August. Exchange with parliamentarians every month and answer questions. The scope of the question-and-answer session has attracted criticism. The Legislative Council clarifies that there will be no restrictions
