Municipal Councils and District Boards

From July 1, 1997, the two municipal councils and 18 district boards
elected during British administration were replaced by provisional bodies.
Like the Provisional Legislative Council, this is an interim arrangement
until elections can be held, and in any case, their terms will not extend
beyond December 31, 1999. These provisional municipal councils and
district boards include all those members serving before July 1, 1997, as
well as additional appointees. The government is currently reviewing the
roles and functions of municipal councils and district boards.

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