Hong Kong Ordinances

TRAVEL AGENTS ORDINANCE - SECT 32M

Examination of efficiency etc.

(Past version on 18/06/2004).
(Past version on 30/06/1997).

For the saving and transitional provisions relating to the amendments made by
the Resolution of the Legislative Council (L.N. 130 of 2007), see paragraph
(12) of that Resolution.

(1) The Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development may require the Board
to arrange for such examinations as he specifies to be carried out as regards
the economy, efficiency and effectiveness with which the
Travel Industry Council has used its resources. (Amended L.N. 125 of 2004;
L.N. 130 of 2007)

(2) A requirement under subsection (1) may be made in respect of any
financial year or such other period as specified in the requirement.

(3) Where a requirement is made under subsection (1), the Board shall, with
the approval of the Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, appoint
an auditor to carry out the examinations required. (Amended L.N. 125 of 2004;
L.N. 130 of 2007)

(4) An auditor appointed under subsection (3) shall-

   (a)  have a right of access at all reasonable times to any documents in the
        custody or control of the Travel Industry Council which he may
        reasonably require for the purpose of carrying out the examinations;

   (b)  be entitled to require from any person holding or accountable for any
        document referred to in paragraph (a) such information and
        explanations as are reasonably necessary for the purpose of carrying
        out the examinations; and

   (c)  submit to the Board, as soon as reasonably practicable after the
        conclusion of the examinations, a written report on the results of the
        examinations.

(5) The Board shall forward to the Secretary for Commerce and Economic
Development as soon as reasonably practicable after it is received, a copy of
the report referred to in subsection (4)(c). (Amended L.N. 125 of 2004; L.N.
130 of 2007)

(6) Any auditors' fees and expenses incurred as regards an examination
required under subsection (1) shall be paid by the Board. (Part IIIA added 51
of 1993 s. 5)