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Welcome Message from Mr WAI Kwok-hung, SBS, JPChairman of the Sha Tin District CouncilWelcome to the Sha Tin District Council homepage. The purpose of this homepage is to enhance public understanding of the work of the Sha Tin District Council (the Council). It contains the particulars of the Council members, schedule of meetings of the Council, agendas of meetings of the Council and its committees, minutes of meetings of the Council, special features of the District, activities organized by the Council and the “Meet-the-Public” Scheme. The Council is one of the two largest District Councils amongst the 18 District Councils in Hong Kong. The Council comprises a total of 46 seats, including 36 elected members, 1 ex officio member and 9 appointed members from various professions with extensive representation. The new term of the Council has already come into operation. Starting from 2008, the Government has implemented the policy of enhancing district administration in the 18 districts, the role and functions of the Council are enhanced which includes the participation in the management of designated district facilities. Additional resources are allocated to the Council to initiate and implement District Minor Works (DMW) projects aiming at providing a desirable living environment for local residents. The Council is ready to take on the new role and would continue to strive for the betterment of our work in the future. Under the ambit of the Council, there are a total of 7 functional committees, namely the Culture, Sports and Community Development Committee, the District Facilities Management Committee, the Development and Housing Committee, the Education and Welfare Committee, the Finance and General Affairs Committee, the Health and Environment Committee and the Traffic and Transport Committee. The Council will actively offer its opinions to the Government, and strive for the provision of new facilities or the improvement of existing services in the district including housing, traffic, welfare, health, environment, culture, recreation and sports that will affect the livelihood of the residents in the District. In addition, working groups are formed under the Council and various committees to organize activity programmes to promote and enhance environmental protection and care for the community, sense of belonging of local residents and community involvement. The Council will also carry out minor works to improve the environment. Through the “Meet-the-Public” Scheme, residents can make appointment to meet the Council members to express their opinions or seek assistance. Your opinions are most welcome for the betterment of our work.
Mr WAI Kwok-hung, SBS, JPChairman of the Sha Tin District Council
Last review date: 2 July 2008 |
