Home Affairs Department
This article includes a list of general references, but it lacks sufficient corresponding inline citations. (December 2019) |
民政事務總署 | |
JP, Director of Home Affairs | |
Parent agency | Home and Youth Affairs Bureau |
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Website | www.had.gov.hk |
Home Affairs Department | |
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Hanyu Pinyin | Mínzhèn Shìwù Zǒngshǔ |
Yue: Cantonese | |
Yale Romanization | Màhnjing Sihmouh Júngchyúh |
Jyutping | Man4zing3 Si6mou6 Zung2cyu5 |
IPA | [mɐn˩.tseŋ˧ siː˨.mou˨ tsoŋ˧˥.tsʰyː˩˧] |
Politics and government of Hong Kong |
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The Home Affairs Department is an executive agency in the government of
Purpose
The department is responsible for the
History
For a long time the department was the only channel of communication between the people and the government. It used to be headed by the
In February 2021, the Home Affairs Department announced that pro-democracy district council members would be excluded from government-linked organizations that focus on neighborhood issues.
Area committees
Mutual Aid Committees
A mutual aid committee is a voluntary body formed by the residents of a building. Mutual aid committees were promoted initially in private multi-storey buildings, and quickly extended to public housing estates, industrial buildings, temporary housing and squatter areas. As at March 31, 2004, there were 3,103 mutual aid committees throughout Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the New Territories. The primary aims of a mutual aid committee are to promote a sense of friendliness, mutual help and responsibility among members, and to promote better security, a better environment and, generally, more effective management within the building. These committees provide a channel of two-way communication between the Government and the residents on matters affecting the well-being of the individual and the community and also provide opportunities for residents to participate in community activities.
Owners' Corporation
An Owners' Corporation is a legal entity formed under the Building Management Ordinance by the owners of a private building. Owners' corporations are statutory bodies vested with certain legal powers to facilitate the management of a building. At the end of March 2004, there were 7,294 owners' corporations throughout Hong Kong, among which 5,537 were formed with the assistance of the district offices.
See also
- Government departments and agencies in Hong Kong
- District Officer (Hong Kong)
- District Council of Hong Kong
References
- ^ Rebecca Chan Chung, Deborah Chung and Cecilia Ng Wong, "Piloted to Serve", 2012
- doi:10.2307/2645446.
- ^ "Hong Kong removes elected councilors from district bodies, a first in 39 years | Apple Daily". Apple Daily 蘋果日報 (in Chinese (Hong Kong)). Archived from the original on 26 February 2021. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
- ^ "Officials accused of 'fabricating' meeting records by Hong Kong district councillor". Hong Kong Free Press HKFP. 16 March 2021. Archived from the original on 16 March 2021. Retrieved 17 March 2021.