Hong Kong Ordinances

CHIEF EXECUTIVE ELECTION ORDINANCE - SECT 5

Declaration of vacancy

(1) Where the office of the Chief Executive becomes vacant under section 4(b)
or (c), the Acting Chief Executive shall, by notice published in the Gazette,
declare the vacancy.

(2) A declaration under subsection (1) shall-

   (a)  be made within 21 days after the Acting Chief Executive becomes aware
        of the vacancy; and

   (b)  specify the date on which the office became vacant.