Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Tung Chee Hwa spelled out Thursday the top three priorities on the government's agenda during his first question-and-answer session in the Legislative Council (LegCo).
The first, Tung said, is to get on with the work relating to economic transformation so that the grassroots can share the fruit of recovery.
The second is Hong Kong's constitutional development and the third is to improve governance, he added.
On improving governance, Tung said both he and the bureau heads will adopt a "people-oriented spirit" and listen directly to the public's views.
Moreover, a schedule of district visits by the bureau secretaries will be worked out under the coordination of the Home Affairs Bureau, so they can discuss their respective policy areas and issues of concern with members of the public.
Tung also said arrangements are being made with Radio Television HK for bureau secretaries to attend public affairs programs on a regular basis, to elaborate on policies and strengthen communication with the people.
On his upcoming Policy Address, Tung said he will start a new round of consultation soon and will meet legislators to collate their views. He promised to have open dialogues with them on a regular basis in the LegCo as well as meetings to ensure smooth cooperation between the executive and the legislature.
(Xinhua News Agency October 15, 2004)
