Hong Kong Ordinances

CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY COUNCIL ORDINANCE - SECT 5

Functions of Council

The functions of the Council are—

   (a)  to advise and make recommendations to the Government on strategic
        matters, major policies and legislative proposals, that may affect or
        are connected with the construction industry, and on matters of
        concern to the construction industry;

   (b)  to reflect to the Government the construction industry’s needs and
        aspirations;

   (c)  to elevate the quality and competitiveness of the construction
        industry by promoting the ongoing development and improvement of the
        industry;

   (d)  to uphold professionalism and integrity within the construction
        industry by promoting self-regulation, formulating codes of conduct
        and enforcing such codes;

   (e)  to improve the performance of persons connected with the construction
        industry through establishing or administering registration schemes or
        rating schemes;

   (f)  to advance the skills of personnel in the construction industry
        through planning, promotion, supervision, provision or coordination of
        training courses or programmes;

   (g)  to encourage research activities and the use of innovative techniques
        and to establish or promote the establishment of standards for the
        construction industry;

   (h)  to promote good practices in the construction industry in relation to
        dispute resolution, environmental protection, multi-layer
        subcontracting, occupational safety and health, procurement methods,
        project management and supervision, sustainable construction and other
        areas conducive to improving construction quality;

   (i)  to enhance the cohesiveness of the construction industry by promoting
        harmonious labour relations and the observance of statutory
        requirements relating to employment, and by facilitating communication
        among various sectors of the industry;

   (j)  to serve as a resource centre for the sharing of knowledge and
        experience within the construction industry;

   (k)  to assess improvements made by the construction industry through the
        compilation of performance indicators;

   (l)  to make recommendations with respect to the rate of the levy imposed
        under this Ordinance; and

   (m)  to perform any other functions relevant to the construction industry,
        including those functions conferred or imposed on it by or under this
        Ordinance or any other enactment.