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Following is the speech (English translation) by the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Henry Tang, in moving the Resolution under the Judicial Officers Recommendation Commission Ordinance today (April 29):
Mr President,
I move that the resolution standing in my name on the agenda be passed. This motion seeks the approval of the Legislative Council for the proposed amendment to Schedule 1 to the Judicial Officers Recommendation Commission Ordinance.
The Legislative Council Finance Committee has approved the creation of the judicial office of Principal Family Court Judge to enhance the administration of the Family Court of the District Court. We need to include the relevant office in the list of judicial offices in Schedule 1 to the Judicial Officers Recommendation Commission Ordinance, so that the Judicial Officers Recommendation Commission would be in a position to advise or make recommendations to the Chief Executive regarding the filling of vacancy in this judicial office.
The Judiciary has agreed to the amendment. Under section 14 of the Ordinance, amendment of Schedule 1 is to be made by resolution of the Legislative Council. I invite Members to pass the resolution. Thank you.
Ends/Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Issued at HKT 15:21
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