Legislative Council Functions and Responsibilities

The video explains the role of Hong Kong's Legislative Council members, who are elected to represent the public and monitor the government's performance. It details the process of the Chief Executive delivering the policy address, followed by meetings with government secretaries. Members engage in question sessions and motion debates to discuss government policies. The council's panels and subcommittees study specific policy areas, while the redress system allows public complaints to be addressed. Site visits and case conferences are conducted to ensure effective handling of grievances.

Who elects the legislative council members in Hong Kong?

• The Government Bureau

• The Legislative Council

• The Hong Kong public

• The Chief Executive

What is one of the major duties of the legislative council members?

• To create new laws

• To manage public funds

• To monitor the government's work

• To appoint the Chief Executive

What is the purpose of the Chief Executive's policy address?

• To appoint new council members

• To dissolve the legislative council

• To outline policy objectives for the coming year

• To announce new laws

How do legislative council members express their views on the policy address?

• Through social media

• By writing to the Chief Executive

• In the motion of thanks debate

• Through a public referendum

What is the role of the Chief Secretary for Administration in the legislative council?

• To appoint council members

• To manage the council's budget

• To explain important government policies

• To propose new laws

What is the primary responsibility of the 18 panels of the legislative council?

• To draft new legislation

• To monitor government performance in specific policy areas

• To conduct elections

• To manage public relations

Which of the following is a topic that subcommittees under the panels might study?

• International trade agreements

• West Calum Cultural District development plan

• Foreign policy

• National defense strategies

What is the purpose of the redress system in the legislative council?

• To create new laws

• To handle public complaints

• To conduct elections

• To manage council finances

How do council members address public complaints effectively?

• By ignoring them

• By writing reports

• By holding press conferences

• By conducting site visits

What action might be taken after a site visit regarding a public complaint?

• Publishing a news article

• Dismissing the complaint

• Holding a case conference

• Issuing a public apology