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Boundary Delimitation

Hong Kong Hong Kong

BD001

Delimitation of constituencies
Question:Are constituencies delimited for election purposes?
Answer: a. Yes
Comments: There are to be 5 geographical constituencies for the purpose of returning Members at elections for those constituencies.
Source: Legislative Council Ordinance (CAP 542), Sec.18: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/asia/HK/hong-kong-legislative-council-ordinance-cap-542
Verified: 2021/06/03
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BD003

Criteria for drawing boundaries
Question:On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
Answer(s): a. "Equality" of population
d. Conformity with local jurisdiction boundaries
e. Geographic size of district
f. Communities of interest/cultural concerns
g. Other
Comments: (2) In making such recommendations the Commission shall ensure that each proposed geographical constituency is constituted by 2 or more contiguous whole District Council constituencies. (3) In making such recommendations the Commission shall have regard to- (a) community identities and the preservation of local ties; and (b) physical features such as size, shape, accessibility and development of the relevant area or any part thereof. (4) In making such recommendations in relation to a general election the Commission shall have regard to- (a) existing boundaries of Districts; and (b) existing boundaries of geographical constituencies.
Source: Electoral Affairs Commission Ordinance (CAP542), Sec.20 (2),(3)&(4): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/asia/HK/hong-kong-electoral-affairs-commission-ordinance/view
Verified: 2021/06/03
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BD005

Body responsible for drawing boundaries
Question:The body responsible for drawing the boundaries is:
Answer(s): e. Electoral Management Body (EMB)
Comments: The functions of the (Electoral Affairs) Commission are to consider or review the boundaries of geographical constituencies or District Council constituencies, as the case may be, for the purpose of making recommendations.
Source: Electoral Affairs Commission Ordinance Sec.4 (a): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/asia/HK/hong-kong-electoral-affairs-commission-ordinance/view
Verified: 2021/06/03
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