Table of Contents
- Chapter 5
- The Executive Authorities and the Legislature
Introductory
Relationship between the Chief Executive and the Legislature under the Basic Law
Chief Executive's attendance at meetings of the Legislative Council
Policy Addresses
Historical background
Timing for the delivery of the Policy Address
Special arrangements for the Policy Address
Motion of Thanks
Historical background
Format and procedures
Notice requirement
Speaking time
Grouping of policy areas for a debate session
Chief Executive's Question and Answer Sessions
Historical background
Frequency and duration
Date and time
Topics of questions to be asked
Manner of asking questions
Other addresses and statements
Historical background
Seeking elucidation or asking questions
Designated public officers to make statements on behalf of the Government
Chief Executive's attendance at committee meetings
Historical background
The SARS Inquiry
Inquiry on Mr LEUNG Chun-ying's involvement as a Jury member in the West Kowloon Reclamation Concept Plan Competition
Whether the Chief Executive is subject to Legislative Council's power to summon witnesses under Article 73(10)
Impeachment of the Chief Executive
Procedure for implementing Article 73(9)
Actions initiated under Article 73(9)
Motions relating to the Chief Executive
Motions of no confidence in the Chief Executive
Rules relating to the making of references to the Chief Executive's conduct
Reconsideration of returned bill
Provisional Legislative Council's views on the procedure
Rule 66 of the Rules of Procedure
Refusal to pass a budget or other important bills
Designation of public officers for attending meetings of the Legislative Council
Relevant rules in the Rules of Procedure
Temporary absence of a Principal Official
Means to enhance communication between the executive authorities and the Legislature
Consultation with the Legislative Council on public policies
Sufficient time for detailed scrutiny of legislative proposals
House Committee's role
Communication with the Chief Secretary for Administration and the Financial Secretary