The Executive Council (ExCo) of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China is an organ in the Executive branch of the political structure of Hong Kong. It is responsible for assisting the Chief Executive in policy-making. (Article 54 of the Basic Law). In other words it is the cabinet of the Chief Executive. An Executive Council in Commonwealth constitutional practice based on the Westminster system exercizes executive power and is the top tier of a government led by a Governor-General, Governor, Lieutenant-Governor or Administrator (all governors). Until the advent of responsible government, Executive Councils existed primarily to advise the governor of... Jump to: navigation, search A Special Administrative Region (SAR) (Simplified Chinese: 特别行政区; Traditional Chinese: 特別行政區; pinyin: tèbié xíngzhèngqū; Cantonese IPA: /tɐk6piːt6 hɐŋ4tsɪŋ3kʰɵy1/; Jyutping: dak6bit6 hang4zing3keoi1; Yale: dahkbiht hàhngjingkeūi) is a political subdivision of the Peoples Republic of China. ... Under the doctrine of the separation of powers, the executive is the branch of a government charged with implementing, or executing, the law. ... Jump to: navigation, search The Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Chinese: 香港特別行政區行政長官 pinyin (forMandarin Chinese pronounciation): Xiānggǎng Tèbié Xíngzhèngqū Xíngzhèng Zhangguān) is the head of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the Peoples Republic of China, and... The Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the Peoples Republic of China serves as the constitutional document of Hong Kong. ... Jump to: navigation, search A Cabinet is a body of high-ranking members of government, typically representing the executive branch. ...

The Executive Council normally meets once a week (on Tuesday). The Executive Council is consulted before the Chief Executive makes important policy decisions or introduces bills to the Legislative Council. Legislative Council Building The Legislative Council of Hong Kong (立法會, abbreviated LegCo) is the legislature of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the Peoples Republic of China. ...

History

The Executive Council was first set up by the colonial government. Ex-officio members were the Chief Secretary, Financial Secretary and Attorney General. Non-official members were appointed from prominent people of the colony. Non-official members made up the majority of the council, and are led by a senior member. This article details the history of Hong Kong. ... the term General Secretary (alternatively First Secretary) denotes a leader of various unions, parties or associations. ... Financial Secretary, often abbreviated as FS, is a position of the Hong Kong Government. ... Secretary for Justice (律政司司長) is a member of the Hong Kong Government responsible for prosecutions and legal matters. ...

The formation of the Executive Council remained after the transfer of sovereignty in 1997 (except the title of senior member was renamed convenor) until a ministerial system (named Principal Officials Accountability System or POAS) was introduced in 2002, Tung Chee Hwa's second term of office. Since then all secretaries are political appointees and have to leave the civil service. All secretaries are appointed to the council, transforming the council effectively into a cabinet. Non-official members are minorities in the council, and are like ministers-without-portfolio. The position of convenor was abolished. For the telecommunication usage, see handoff Handover - The transfer of sovereignty of Hong Kong, a former British crown colony, from UK to Peoples Republic of China in 1997. ... Jump to: navigation, search 1997(MCMXCVII) is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... -1... Jump to: navigation, search 2002 (MMII) is a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Tung Chee Hwa Tung Chee Hwa (Traditional Chinese: 董建華; Simplified Chinese: 董建华; Cantonese IPA: ; Jyutping: dung2 gin3 waa4; Mandarin Pinyin: Dǒng Jiànhuá) (born July 7, 1937, or the 29th day of the 5th month in the Chinese calendar in Shanghai, China) was the first elected Chief Executive (July 1, 1997... Jump to: navigation, search A civil servant or public servant is a civilian career public sector employee working for a government department or agency. ... A Minister without Portfolio is a government minister with no specific responsibilities. ...

In fulfilling his election platform, Donald Tsang, the new Chief Executive, appointed eight new non-official members the day after the policy address was delievered on October 12, 2005. Secretaries of bureaux will sit in meetings of the Council when the agenda is related to their portfolio, and the position of convenor was restored. It was seen as a move to re-strengthen the role of the Council as a link with the community. Jump to: navigation, search Donald Tsang Yam Kuen GBM JP KBE (Chinese: 曾蔭權, born 1944) is currently the Chief Executive of Hong Kong and former career civil servant. ... Jump to: navigation, search Policy address is the annual address by the Chief Executive of Hong Kong (Governor prior to the handover). ...

Composition

The members of ExCo are appointed by the Chief Executive from among principal officials, members of Legislative Council, and public figures. The appointment and removal is decided by the Chief Executive. There is no fixed term of office, but the term of office of members shall not extend beyond the expiry of that of the Chief Executive who appoints them. (Article 55 of the Basic Law) The Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the Peoples Republic of China serves as the constitutional document of Hong Kong. ...

The Council is presided over by the Chief Executive. There are currently 14 ex-officio members and 5 non-official members in the Executive Council. 9 new unofficial members are appointed and are scheduled to join the Executive Council in November.

Members include

• Donald Tsang Yam-kuen GBM, JP, KBE - Chief Executive of the Hong Kong SAR and President of the Executive Council
• Rafael Hui Si Yan GBS, JP - Chief Secretary for Administration
• Henry Tang Ying-yen GBS, JP - Financial Secretary
• Wong Yan Lung SC - Secretary for Justice
• Michael Suen Ming-yeung GBS, JP - Secretary for Housing, Planning and Lands
• Professor Arthur Li Kwok-cheung GBS, JP - Secretary for Education and Manpower
• Joseph Wong Wing-ping GBS, JP - Secretary for the Civil Service
• Dr Patrick Ho Chi-ping JP - Secretary for Home Affairs
• Stephen Ip Shu-kwan GBS, JP - Secretary for Economic Development and Labour
• Dr Sarah Liao Sau-tung JP - Secretary for the Environment, Transport and Works
• Frederick Ma Si-hang JP - Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury
• Stephen Lam Sui-lung JP - Secretary for Constitutional Affairs
• Ambrose Lee Siu-kwong IDSM, JP - Secretary for Security
• John Tsang Chun-wah JP - Secretary for Commerce, Industry and Technology
• Dr York Chow Yat-ngok SBS, JP - Secretary for Health, Welfare and Food

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The Chief Secretary for Administration (政務司司長), commonly known as Chief Secretary and abbreviated as CS, is the second highest position of Hong Kong Government. ... The Honourable Henry Tang Ying Yen GBS JP (Chinese 唐英年) (born 1953) is the Financial Secretary & Acting Chief Executive of Hong Kong SAR. He is an avowed free-market capitalist who believes in minimal government economic meddling. ... The modern Hong Kong honours system was created by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) Government after the handover of Hong Kong to China in 1997. ... Financial Secretary, often abbreviated as FS, is a position of the Hong Kong Government. ... Jump to: navigation, search Wong Yan-lung (born 1964) is currently the Secretary of Justice of Hong Kong from October 20, 2005. ... Secretary for Justice (律政司司長) is a member of the Hong Kong Government responsible for prosecutions and legal matters. ... Michael Suen in 1999 Michael SUEN Ming-yeung GBS JP (孫明揚, born 1944) is the Secretary of Housing, Planning and Lands (HKSAR) and a former Acting Chief Secretary for Administration of Hong Kong. ... Jump to: navigation, search The Secretary for Housing, Planning and Lands is the head of the Housing, Planning and Lands Bureau, which is responsible for urban planning policy, public housing and the management and selling of public lands. ... Prof Arthur Li Prof. ... The Secretary for Education and Manpower is a ministerial position in the Hong Kong Government, and heads the Education and Manpower Bureau (EMB). ... Joseph Wong Wing Ping (born 1948) is currently the Secretary for Civil Service of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. ... The Secretary for the Civil Service is responsible for the civil servants and other government works in Hong Kong. ... Patrick Ho Chi-ping JP is Hong Kongs Secretary of Home Affairs. ... The department of Home Affairs deals with local issues and promotion of Hong Kong. ... Stephen Ip 葉澍 (born 1955) is currently the Secretary for Economic Development and Labour in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. ... The head of this department is responsible for economic development and labour issues in Hong Kong. ... Sarah Liao Sau Tung (廖秀冬) is Secretary for Environment, Transport and Works of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and a member of the Executive Council of Hong Kong 2002. ... The Secretary for the Environment, Transport and Works, who heads the Environment, Transport and Works Bureau of the Hong Kong Government, is responsible for public works projects, transport related issues and environmental protection. ... Frederick Ma Si-hang (馬時亨) is (as of 2004) the Secretary of Financial Services and Treasury of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. ... The Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, head of Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau of the Hong Kong Government, is responsible for the monitoring of financial services sector and maintaining the assets of the government. ... The Secretary for Constitutional Affairs is the head of the Constitutional Affairs Bureau, which responsible for promoting the Basic Law, constitutional affairs and electoral development. ... Ambrose Lee Siu Kwong (李少光) is Secretary for Security of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and a member of the Executive Council of Hong Kong 2003. ... The modern Hong Kong honours system was created by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) Government after the handover of Hong Kong to China in 1997. ... Jump to: navigation, search The Secretary for Security is the member of the Hong Kong Government in charge of the Security Bureau, which is responsible for public safety, security, and immigration matters. ... John Tsang Chun Wah is the current Secretary for Commerce, Industry and Technology of the Hong Kong. ... Jump to: navigation, search The Secretary for Commerce, Industry and Technology of the Hong Kong Government is responsible for promoting the manufacturing, trade, commerce and technology sectors in Hong Kong and foster relations with players in these sectors. ... York Chow Yat Ngok (周一獄)is the Secretary for Health, Welfare and Food of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. ... The modern Hong Kong honours system was created by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) Government after the handover of Hong Kong to China in 1997. ... The Secretary for Health, Welfare and Food is a ministerial position in the Hong Kong Government, and heads the Health, Welfare and Food Bureau (HWFB). ...

• Leung Chun-ying, GBS, JP
• Jasper Tsang Yok-sing GBS, JP - Legislative Council member of the DAB
• Cheng Yiu-tong SBS, JP - General secretary of the HKFTU
• Andrew Liao Cheung-sing SBS, SC, JP - Senior Counsel
• Selina Chow Liang Shuk-yee GBS, JP - Legislative Councillor of the Liberal Party
• Laura M Cha SBS
• Bernard C Chan JP - Legislative Councillor of The Alliance
• LEE Yeh-kwong, GBS, JP
• Ronald ARCULLI, GBS, JP
• David LI Kwok-po, GBS, Hon. LL.D. (Cantab), JP
• LEONG Che-hung, GBS, JP
• Marvin CHEUNG Kin-tung, SBS, JP
• Henry FAN Hung-ling, SBS, JP
• Victor LO Chung-wing, GBS, JP
• Anthony CHEUNG Bing-leung, BBS, JP

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Location

The Executive Council meets in the Main Wing of the Central Government Offices on Government Hill, in Central and below Government House (former residence of the British Governor of Hong Kong). Government Hill is the hill in Hong Kong, bounded by Upper Albert Road on the south, Queens Road Central on the north, Garden Road on the east, and Gleanary on the west, on Hong Kong Island. ... The night view of the Central as viewed from Tsim Sha Tsui on the opposite side of the Victoria Harbour Central (Chinese: 中環; Jyutping: zung1 waan4; Cantonese IPA: ; Pinyin: Zhōnghuán) is an area located in Central and Western District, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong. ... Jump to: navigation, search The facade of the Government House. ... The Governor of Hong Kong (香港總督) was a British official who ruled Hong Kong during the colonial period between 1841 and 1997 and was ex officio Commander-in-Chief and Vice-Admiral of Hong Kong. ...

See also

• Politics of Hong Kong

On July 1, 1997, the Peoples Republic of China (PRC) resumed its exercise of sovereignty over Hong Kong, ending more than 150 years of British colonial control. ...

External link

• Executive Council