First nomination for Southern District Council by-election received
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     A nomination for the by-election in the Pokfulam Constituency of Southern District Council was received by the Returning Officer today (July 23), the first day of the nomination period.

     The name, occupation, political affiliation and date of nomination of the nominee are as follows:

Particulars of nominee
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Lau Ying-tung
Investment bank strategist
Political affiliation: ---
Nominated on July 23

     The nomination period will run until August 5.  Voting will take place on September 5 (Sunday) should there be more than one validly nominated candidate.

Ends/Friday, July 23, 2010
Issued at HKT 17:51

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