Hong Kong Ordinances

THE BASIC LAW OF THE HONG KONG SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA - ARTICLE 56

Article 56 The Executive Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative
Region shall be presided over by the Chief Executive. Except for the
appointment, removal and disciplining of officials and the adoption of
measures in emergencies, the Chief Executive shall consult the Executive
Council before making important policy decisions, introducing bills to the
Legislative Council, making subordinate legislation, or dissolving the
Legislative Council. If the Chief Executive does not accept a majority opinion
of the Executive Council, he or she shall put the specific reasons on record.