Policy Address

Implement "Patriots Administering Hong Kong"

19. With the improved electoral system and district governance system of the HKSAR, the principle of "patriots administering Hong Kong" has been fully implemented. The HKSAR Government has held six important elections, including the recent Election Committee Subsector By-elections.

20. The HKSAR will devote all efforts in preparing for the general election for the eighth-term Legislative Council (LegCo) to be held on 7 December this year, ensuring that the election is conducted in a fair, just, honest, safe and orderly manner.

Improve Governance at District Level

21. As part of the reforms to improve district governance, the Government set up the Steering Committee on District Governance and the Task Force on District Governance in July 2023. They are chaired by the Chief Secretary for Administration and the Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration respectively, with the aim of strengthening co-ordination to address issues such as environmental hygiene, community beautification, facility development and community services more effectively.

22. The Home and Youth Affairs Bureau (HYAB) and the Home Affairs Department (HAD) will continue to lead District Councils (DCs), the "three district committees"¹ and Care Teams to proactively harness local strengths to foster compassion and vibrancy within the community.