Hong
Kong is a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of
China. Hong Kong Government is headed by a Chief Executive, who is
assisted by secretaries who he himself appoints with endorsement from
Central People's Government of China. Despite being a part of China,
Hong Kong enjoys high degree of autonomy and in financial affairs, it is
independent from the Government of Beijing. Important Offices
Head of the Hong Kong Government is the Chief Executive, appointed by the Government in Beijing. He is assisted by Chief Secretary of Administration, who overlooks policy formulation and implementation. Financial Secretary prepares the Government Budget and takes care of financial matters. Secretary for Justice looks after the vast array of legal issues. Executive Council assists the chief executive in making of policy. It is comprised of the CE and the secretaries (ex officio members) and other appointed members (non-ex-officio members).
Government Secretariat
Government Secretariat, headed by the Chief Secretary for Administration, consists of twelve policy bureaux. These are Civil Service Bureau, Constitution and Mainland Affairs Bureau, Education Bureau, Environment Bureau, Food and Health Bureau, Home Affairs Bureau, Labour and Welfare Bureau, Security Bureau, Transport and Housing Bureau, Commerce and Economic Development Bureau, Development Bureau, and Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau.
Legislative Council
Legislative Council is the unicameral legislature of Hong Kong. Term of office of a legislator is four years. Bills and motions of the private members have to be passed by majorities in both chambers of the legislatu - members elected from geographical constituencies and election committee, and members coming from functional constituencies. This is not necessary for government bills, with only a simple majority required for passage. Amendments to the Basic Law demand a two-thirds vote in the Council for passage, but without a specific requirement in each chamber. The amendment must be approved by a supermajority of the same size by Hong Kong's delegates to the National People's Congress. It must also get the approval of the Chief Executive who has been given veto power.