Open forums on arrangements for filling vacancies in the Legislative Council
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     The Government has issued a consultation paper to consult the public on the arrangements for filling vacancies in the Legislative Council. The two-month consultation will close on September 24, 2011.

     The Government will organise two open forums to listen to public views. Members of the public are welcome to attend. Details of the open forums are as follows:

     First Open Forum
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     Date : Tuesday, August 23, 2011
     Time : 6pm - 8pm
     Venue: Theatre, Hong Kong Heritage Museum,
            1 Man Lam Road, Sha Tin, New Territories

     Second Open Forum
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     Date : Thursday, September 1, 2011
     Time : 6pm - 8pm
     Venue: Lecture Hall, Hong Kong Science Museum,
            2 Science Museum Road,
            Tsim Sha Tsui East, Kowloon

     Both forums will be conducted in Cantonese. Simultaneous interpretation in English will be available.

     Interested members of the public may register through the hotline on 8108 8169 from 9am to 6pm from Monday to Friday.

     Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Ends/Monday, August 15, 2011
Issued at HKT 08:30

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