THE HONG KONG WE WANT Tomorrow

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THE HONG KONG WE WANTTomorrows Political
SystemChief Executive Election

• Presented by
• Hong Kong Democratic Foundation
• 3 October 2006

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Roadmap A Design Toolkit
Offer reform options
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Principle
One Country, Two Systems principle
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. . . and 6 preconditions ?
Pass Article 23 legislation
Reach political consensus among HK people
Pass political parties law
Provide patriotic education
Prevent re-distribution of economic power
Ensure equal political participation
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Proposed Reforms
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Proposed Reforms for CE Election
STRUCTURAL REFORM
Elect CE directly through universal suffrage
Option 1
Turn expanded EC into nominating committee
Option 2
Widen EC membership
Option 3
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Proposed Reforms for CE Election
2006
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Proposed Reforms for CE Election
PROCESS ENHANCEMENTS
(a) Allow candidates to affiliate with political
parties
(b) Make CE elections more competitive
(c) Improve public consultation (method
timetable)
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OPTION 1 Elect CE directly through universal
suffrage
OPTION 2 Turn expanded EC into nominating
Committee
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Moving Forward
2006 Proposed CE Election Reforms
Universal Suffrage
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Proposed Roadmap
Immediate Future Enhance processes
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THE HONG KONG WE WANTTomorrows Political
SystemChief Executive Election

• Presented by
• Hong Kong Democratic Foundation
• 3 October 2006