Hong Kong Ordinances

DISTRICT COUNCILS ORDINANCE - SECT 61

Functions of a District Council

PART VI

FUNCTIONS, CHAIRMAN AND VICE CHAIRMAN AND PROCEDURE OF A DISTRICT COUNCIL

Division 1-Functions of a District Council

The functions of a District Council are-

   (a)  to advise the Government-

        (i)    on matters affecting the well-being of the people in the
               District; and

        (ii)   on the provision and use of public facilities and services
               within the District; and

        (iii)  on the adequacy and priorities of Government programmes for the
               District; and

        (iv)   on the use of public funds allocated to the District for local
               public works and community activities; and

   (b)  where funds are made available for the purpose, to undertake-

        (i)    environmental improvements within the District;

        (ii)   the promotion of recreational and cultural activities within
               the District; and

        (iii)  community activities within the District.