Executive Council of Hong Kong

The Executive Council (ExCo) of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China is an organ in the Executive branch of the political structure of Hong Kong. It is responsible for assisting the Chief Executive in policy-making. (Article 54 of the Basic Law). In other words it is the cabinet of the Chief Executive.

Related Topics:
Executive Council - Hong Kong - Special Administrative Region - People's Republic of China - Executive branch - Chief Executive - Basic Law - Cabinet

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The Executive Council normally meets once a week (on Tuesday). The Executive Council is consulted before the Chief Executive makes important policy decisions or introduces bills to the Legislative Council.

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