HKSAR District Councils Election

I. Functions of District Councils

Article 97 of the Basic Law allows the establishment in the HKSAR of district organizations. Under this provision, 18 District Councils are established. Their major functions are to advise the Government on matters affecting the well-being of the people in the districts, and on the provision and use of public facilities and services at the district level. They also undertake environmental improvement projects and community activities, and promote recreational and culture activities at the district level.


II. Composition

The majority of District Council members are elected by elections, while a few are appointed by the Government (so as to bring in a wider spectrum of views in the operation of the Councils) and, in the case of District Councils in the New Territories, chairmen of Rural Committees as ex-officio members. The detailed composition of each District Council can be found here.


III. Third District Council Election

The Third District Council election of the HKSAR was held on 18 November 2007. There were 907 candidates competing for 405 elected seats. Around 1.15 million voters cast their votes, representing a turnout rate of 38.8%. The Electoral Affairs Commission supervised the conduct of this election. For detailed information, please click here to visit the relevant website.