District Council of Hong Kong

There are 18 councils making up the DC:

Functions

The councils advise the Government on the following:

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• matters affecting the well-being of people in the District;
• the provision and use of public facilities and services within the District;
• the adequacy and priorities of Government programmes for the District;
• the use of public funds allocated to the District for local public works and community activities; and

District Councils also undertake the following within the respective districts with its available funds allocated by the Government:

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• environmental improvements;
• the promotion of recreational and cultural activities; and
• community activities