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區議會是特區政府在地區行政的最重要諮詢架構。
DCs are the most important consultative framework of the SAR Government in district administration
政府各部門與區議會保持緊密溝通，對掌握民意和利便施政至為關鍵。
Maintaining close communication with DCs is vital to various government departments in gauging public opinions and facilitating administration
為了讓新一屆的區議員了解政府在地區行政的理念及工作方向、區議員的工作和角色，以及個別政策局的工作重點，民政總署在本年1月至4月期間，為區議員分別舉行了兩場工作簡介會及3場司局長簡介會，以加強政府與區議員的溝通和合作。
In order to brief the new term of DC members on the rationale and work directions of the Government in district administration the work and role of DC members and the major tasks of individual Policy Bureaux between January and April this year HAD respectively organized two work briefings and three briefings by Secretaries of Departments and Directors of Bureaux for DC members with a view to strengthening the communication and cooperation between the Government and DC members
民政總署會定期安排司局長進行地區探訪，以及安排部門首長與區議員會面，親身聽取區議員對市民關注事項的意見。
HAD will arrange for Secretaries of Departments and Directors of Bureaux to conduct regular district visits and arrange for Heads of Departments to meet with DC members so that they may personally listen to DC members views on public concerns
個別部門的代表更會定期出席區議會及其轄下委員會的會議，聽取議員的意見和接受他們的提問，以確保他們關心的事項得到及時回應。
Representatives from individual departments will also attend the meetings of DCs and their committees on a regular basis to listen to members views and take questions from them so as to ensure timely responses to their concerns
民政總署署長也會每月安排與區議會正、副主席會面，並邀請不同政策局及部門向主席們簡介一些全港關注的議題和重大政策，以及早掌握區議會的意見。
The Director of Home Affairs will also arrange for monthly meetings with the Chairman and Vice Chairman of DCs and invite various Policy Bureaux and departments to brief the Chairmen on issues of territory - wide concern and major policies so as to expeditiously gauge the views of DCs
代理主席，我以上簡介了特區政府在加強區議會的職能、增加對區議員的支援，以及促進政府部門與區議會溝通方面的工作。
Deputy President I have briefly introduced the efforts of the Government in strengthening the functions of DCs enhancing the support for DC members and promoting the communication between government departments and DCs
我會在細心聆聽議員的發言後再作回應。
I will give a further response after carefully listening to Members speeches
區議員走在社區最前線，很多地區直選的同事也依賴他們的區議員黨友來貼緊民情。
Many directly elected members of the Legislative Council rely on their party members in DCs who are in the front line of district work to keep a close tab on the public pulse
為何政府不重視區議員的意見，在更早的階段諮詢他們呢？
Why does it not attach importance to DC members opinions and consult their views at an earlier stage?
可是，在增加權力的同時，也要提高區議會的透明度，讓公眾監察議員如何行使權力和公帑。
While DCs powers are increased their transparency should be increased accordingly in order for the public to monitor how DC members exercise their powers and spend the public funds
我就任立法會議員有個多兩個月，發現立法會幾乎每個會議都設網上直播，在會議結束後的很短時間內，市民便可在網上重溫，而且還有即時回播功能，十分有效率和方便這方面要稱讚秘書處。
In the more than two months after assuming office as a lawmaker I find that there is live webcast for almost every meeting of the Legislative Council and archived meetings can be viewed shortly after the meetings have ended with a real - time playback function―the Secretariat should be commended for such high efficiency and great convenience
要讓區議會擔當更重要的角色，政府及區議會的對口即民政事務專員也要同時配合提升。
In order to enable DCs to play a more important role the role of District Officers who act as a link between DCs and the Government should also be strengthened
DO的職責是"直接監督地區行政計劃在區內的運作"和"負責落實及統籌地區計劃的實施"等，而前特首曾蔭權更曾表示他們是每區的"小特首"。
The duties of District Officers include overseeing the operation of the District Administration Scheme implementing and coordinating the execution of district programmes etc . Former Chief Executive Donald TSANG even said that a District Officer is the little Chief Executive of each district
不過，DO給人的印象是"無兵司令"，因為很多政府部門的公務員始終只聽命於自己部門的上司，而因DO並不是他們的直屬上司，他們又怎會遵從DO的指揮呢？
However District Officers give people the impression that they are just commanders without soldiers . It is because the civil servants in many government departments just take orders from the superiors of their own department
然而，DO不算是很高職級 的官員雖然對我來說D2級公務員已算是高級在統籌跨部門工作時，其他部門會嫌他們分量不夠，DO的工作實在舉步維艱。
District Officers are not high - ranking officials―although civil servants at D2 grade is already high - ranking in my view―other government departments consider them not powerful enough to coordinate interdepartmental tasks . The District Officers really face many difficulties in performing their duties
正如政務司司長林鄭月娥的名言，"這是制度的缺失，沒有官員需要承擔個人責任。
There was this famous remark by Chief Secretary for Administration Carrie LAM There are deficiencies in the system so no government official should bear the responsibility personally
"在這種官場文化下，即使如許智峯議員所建議，普選一個區政專員，亦不見得可以打破現時既有的框架，除去這種積習。
so to speak . Under such a bureaucratic culture even if District Officers are elected by universal suffrage as suggested by Mr HUI Chi - fung they do not seem to have the ability to change the existing regime and get rid of the long - standing practices
我認為應該一步一步來，就是先解決DO的權力問題，例如提升他們的官階，明確授權他們在地區工作層面可以指示或協作其他部門，之後再研究是否將DO改為政治委任，又或如許智峯議員所建議般經直選產生。
I think reform should be carried out step by step . First the power of DOs should be increased such as raising their rank and stipulating that they have the power to instruct or coordinate other departments on district level . Then the Government may study the feasibility of making DOs politically appointed or directly elected as suggested by Mr HUI Chi - fung
總的來說，我贊成原議案，以及可以強化區議員職能，提升區議會透明度的修正案。
To sum up I support the original motion and the amendment for strengthening the role of DCs and increasing their transparency
剛才各位議員就有關課題踴躍發言，顯示大家十分關注區議會的工作。
Earlier on a number of Members spoke enthusiastically on the topic showing that Members are very much concerned about the work of District Councils DCs
正如多位議員提到，區議會在地區行政擔當重要角色，也是政府在地區事務的主要合作夥伴。
As mentioned by a number of Members DCs play an important role in district administration being also a major partner of the Government in district affairs
我很高興聽到各位議員的意見，包括加強區議會的角色、增加對區議會的支援及提高區議會運作的透明度等，不少主張與政府的大方向是一致的。
I am glad to hear the views expressed by Members including strengthening the role of DCs enhancing the support to DCs and enhancing the transparency of the operation of DCs . Quite a number of propositions are consistent with the general direction of the Government
我特別就以下幾方面作出回應：第一，進一步賦予區議會權力。
I will respond particularly to the following aspects First vesting DCs with additional powers
不少議員也提到應進一步賦予區議會權力，以參與地區設施的管理及 政策的制訂。
A number of Members have mentioned that DCs should be vested with additional powers so as to involve them in the management of district facilities and policy formulation . I understand the proposition and rationale of Members
我理解議員的主張及理念，但我必須指出，在考慮區議會的角色及職能時，一方面政府會視區議會為地區最佳的合作夥伴，不少的重大政策也會諮詢區議會，不少地區的民生項目亦靠區議會推動；但另一方面，我們亦要按照《基本法》第九十七條設立區域組織，而區議會的性質屬非政權性，須符合《區議會條例》所闡述的區議會職能。
But I must point out that in considering the role and functions of DCs the Government will on the one hand regard DCs as the best partner at the district level consulting them on a number of major policies and relying on them to take forward a number of livelihood - related projects in the districts . But on the other hand our establishment of district organizations including DCs has to be compliant with Article 97 of the Basic Law . And DCs are not organs of political power in nature and must discharge the functions as set out in the District Councils Ordinance Cap
所以，胡志偉議員提出的人事管理權、財政自主權及政策決定權，以及許智峯議員提出由普選產生的區政專員等建議，將會超出法例所訂立的原意及規定。
547 . Hence such proposals as the powers of staff management financial autonomy and making policy decisions suggested by Mr WU Chi - wai and District Commissioners to be returned by universal suffrage as suggested by Mr HUI Chi - fung will go beyond the original intent and requirements set out in law
第二，區議會項目的撥款安排。
Second the funding arrangements for DC projects
議員就現有地區建設項目的撥款安排也提出不少意見，讓區議會可以加快地區建設的項目，以及改進現有社區重點項目及地區小型工程計劃的撥款安排及運作。
Members have put forward quite a number of views on the existing funding arrangements for construction projects in the districts so that DCs may expedite the implementation of construction projects in the districts and improve the existing funding arrangements for and operation of the projects under the Signature Project Scheme SPS and district minor works programme
我完全明白劉國勳議員希望盡快落實區議會支持的社區設施項目，以加快改善社區環境和增加文康體設施，造福市民。
I perfectly understand Mr LAU Kwok - fans wish for early implementation of the community facility works endorsed by DCs in order to expedite the improvement of community environment and provide additional cultural recreational and sports facilities for the benefit of members of the public
現時已經有不同類型的撥款機制照顧地區的不同需要，在撥款額方面也逐年遞增。
Currently different types of funding mechanisms are in place to cater for various district needs and the amount of funding has also been rising gradually every year
我們透過推展不同類型的小型工程，改善市民的居住環境，例如在多處行人通道興建上蓋，令居民出入時免受日曬雨淋之苦；另外，在休憩處增加健體設施，供居民使用等。
We have improved the living environment for members of the public by implementing different types of minor works such as the construction of covers on walkways in various places so that members of the public will not be tormented by the elements when commuting and the installation of more fitness facilities at sitting - out areas for residents use
社區重點項目更讓每區一次過獲得1億元額外撥款，以滿足區議會進行規模較大的重點項目的期望。
Thanks to SPS projects each district has even been granted an additional amount of 100 million in one go thereby meeting the expectation of DCs to implement SPS projects of a larger scale
部分議員提出對現有社區重點項目的意見，我們十分理解，但我想重申，推行社區重點項目，旨在滿足地區的需要，彰顯地區特色，而區議會亦正正利用這筆額外的資源，回應地區的需求。
We very much appreciate the views on the existing SPS projects put forward by some Members . But I wish to reiterate that the implementation of SPS projects seeks to meet district needs and highlight the characteristics of the districts . And DCs have basically made use of such additional resources to address district demands
這些是該區居民多年來所渴求的措施，現在可以動工了。
The construction works of these measures for which local residents have been asking over the years may commence now
大家可以再詳細查看其他例子，都是一些利民及惠民的措施。
Members may further look at other examples carefully . They are also measures for the interest and benefit of people
各區區議會選定的社區重點項目都貼近民情，切實地回應地區的需要，並非如張超雄議員所說的"與民情脫節"。
The SPS projects selected by DCs in various districts are responsive to peoples sentiments practically addressing district needs instead of being out of tune with public sentiments as opined by Dr Fernando CHEUNG
至於議員關注到項目的選取過程，現時各區議會已按其區情選擇了合適的途徑，諮詢區內居民和團體的意見，以提高透明度，並盡力把公眾意見吸納於項目當中，經討論後才選定支持的項目。
As to Members concern about the screening process for such projects at present various DCs have taking into account their local circumstances adopted suitable channels to consult local residents and organizations in order to enhance transparency . They have also thoroughly reflected public opinions in the projects for discussion before selecting the SPS projects favoured by them
我們相信 區議會是信納所揀選的項目將有利地區發展及彰顯地區特色，才作出決定。
We believe DCs are satisfied that the selected projects will be conducive to the development and highlight the characteristics of the districts before coming to their decision
第三，提高區議會運作的透明度。
Third enhancing the transparency of operation of DCs
有議員建議提高區議會運作的透明度，我們是十分支持的。
We very much support Members suggestion that the transparency of operation of DCs be enhanced
現時區議會作為代表民意的組織，所有會議、討論及推行的項目也是受到公眾和傳媒監察。
At present all meetings discussions and projects implemented by DCs as an organ representing public opinions are watched over by the public and media
在合適的情況下，區議會也會邀請區內居民或團體列席區議會及有關委員會的會議，進行直接溝通，以及在區議會網頁設置專用視窗、向傳媒發出聲明及接受訪問等，就居民或團體關注的事項作詳細解釋及提供正確信息。
In appropriate circumstances DCs will also invite local residents or organizations to attend meetings of DCs and the relevant committees for direct communication and have created a dedicated window on the websites of DCs issued media statements and taken interviews offering detailed explanations and providing accurate messages in response to the concerns of residents or organizations
有議員特別關注到推行地區小型工程項目的透明度，希望政府可公開各項目的開支及核數報告。
A Member is particularly concerned about the transparency of implementation of district minor works projects hoping that the Government can make public the expenses and auditors reports of all projects
地區小型工程計劃受到政府的規例監管，包括《物料供應及採購規例》、《財務及會計規例》和《常務會計指令》。
The district minor works programme is subject to government regulations including the Stores and Procurement Regulations the Financial and Accounting Regulations and the Standing Accounting Instructions
民政事務處和區議會也會確保所有工程屬計劃所涵蓋的範圍，並以高透明度及負責任的方式運用撥款，包括遵行相關的現行規例和指引。
District Offices DOs and DCs will also ensure that all the works are within the scope of the programme and utilize the funding in a highly transparent and responsible manner including compliance with the relevant existing regulations and guidelines
有議員建議提高區議員利益申報制度的透明度。
A Member has suggested that the transparency of the system for DC members declaration of interests be enhanced
現時，為避免區議員出現利益衝突的情況，民政事務總署參照廉政公署發出的兩層申報利益制度指引，就區議會的運作制定相關條文，要求區議員在成為區議員時申報其一般金錢利益或其他實惠，以及遇到有可能出現利益衝突時申報。
At present in order to avoid conflict of interest by DC members the Home Affairs Department has with reference to the guidelines for a two - tier reporting system devised by the Independent Commission Against Corruption made relevant provisions on the operation of DCs under which DC members are required to declare their general pecuniary interests or other material benefits upon resumption of office and make a declaration when there is any potential conflict of interests
18區區議會亦已將有關利益申報的條文納入其《區議會常規》內，所有區議員均須遵守。
The provisions concerning declaration of interests have been incorporated by the 18 DCs into their District Council Standing Orders for compliance by DC members
議員的申報詳情亦可供市民查閱。
The details of members declarations are also accessible by members of the public
第四，強化民政事務專員的地區統籌角色。
Fourth strengthening the role of District Officers in district coordination
民政事務專員積極擔當地區事務的統籌角色，尤其是涉及多個政府部門權責的事項，民政事務專員均盡力促進不同持份者之間的對話，增進溝通，務求各方能求同存異和達致共識。
District Officers have assumed an active role in coordinating district affairs especially for those issues involving the powers and responsibilities of a number of government departments . District Officers have spared no effort in promoting dialogue among different stakeholders and strengthening communication hoping that various parties may seek common ground while accommodating differences and forge a consensus
這個委員會由民政事務局常任秘書長擔任主席，出席會議的各政府部門首長，可攜手處理須跨部門合作解決的地區問題，也可向民政事務專員提供指引，加強地區工作。
This Committee is chaired by the Permanent Secretary for Home Affairs . Heads of various government departments attending the meetings may join hands in addressing local problems that require inter - departmental cooperation and may offer guidelines to District Officers on enhancing district work
以加強處理店鋪阻街為例，委員會透過協商各部門在各自職權範圍內加強執法，以及推動設立店鋪阻街定額罰款制度。
Take the enhancement measures to tackle shop front extensions as an example . The Committee has urged various departments to step up law enforcement in their respective purviews through negotiation and promoted the introduction of a fixed penalty system against shop front extensions
這項措施於今年9月24日起全面實施，讓食物環境衞生署及香港警務處可就店鋪阻街向違例者發出1,500元的定額罰款通知書。
This measure has come into full operation since 24 September this year under which the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department FEHD and the Hong Kong Police Force may issue fixed penalty notices of 1,500 to offenders in respect of shop front extensions
與此同時，區議會也擔當協助監察政府部門的角色，就加強處理店鋪阻街問題向執法部門提供意見，例如確認區內的"阻街黑點"。
Meanwhile DCs also play a role in assisting the monitoring of government departments and advising law enforcement agencies on the enhancement measures to tackle shop front extensions such as identifying black spots of street obstruction in the districts
此外，區議會與各區民政處一直通力合作，在地區層面協助政府廣泛宣傳新設的定額罰款制度，以提高公民意識。
Moreover DCs have been working hand in hand with DOs in various districts assisting the Government in widely publicizing the new fixed penalty system at the district level with a view to promoting civil awareness
主席，在過去1個多月，食環署的執法大致暢順，店鋪阻街的情況有所改善，所以我在此感謝區議會的支持和努力。
President over the past month or so the enforcement actions of FEHD have been largely smooth with improvement in the situation of shop front extensions . Therefore I hereby express my gratitude to DCs for their support and effort
今屆區議會是全面民選的議會，議員作為民選代表，對區議會的工作有很大的期望，希望為社區發展帶來更多新氣象，但在實踐的過程當中可能出現期望與成果的落差。
All DCs are fully elected for the current term of office . As elected representatives members have high expectations for the work of DCs hoping that more new insights may be injected into community development . But in the delivery process a gap may arise between expectations and results
特區政府會不時檢討區議會的角色和職能，今日有不少議員提出的意見可以作為參考，以及為區議會及區議員提供適切支援，並促進與區議會的溝通，讓區議會繼續擔當政府與社區之間的重要溝通橋樑。
The SAR Government will review the role and functions of DCs from time to time . The views put forward by quite a number of Members today can serve as reference providing appropriate support to DCs and DC members and promoting communication with DCs thereby enabling DCs to continue to serve as an essential channel of communication between the Government and communities
所以，我不知道主席究竟有沒有用同一把尺去處理所有議員在會議廳內提出的規程問題，而要求澄清。
Therefore I am not sure if the President has used the same rule to deal with all points of order raised by Members in the Chamber to request leave for making clarifications
當然，陳恒鑌議員剛才說，"蛇齋餅粽"是不是一定可以令區議員贏到議席？
Mr CHAN Han - pan just now questioned if handing out seasonal delicacies could win a seat for a District Council DC member?
但是，尹兆堅議員清楚表明，陳恒鑌議員剛才隨意引用一些未經證實的報章報道，當作事實來抹黑尹兆堅議員，指出他不能夠當選的原因。
However Mr Andrew WAN stated clearly that Mr CHAN Han - pans arbitrary quotation of some not proven news reports as facts just now was meant to smear Mr Andrew WAN and claim those as the reasons for the latter being not elected
當然，我們都明白，而民建聯和建制派議員最清楚，為甚麼一個現任議員，或者一位參選人，在區議會選舉會落敗。
Certainly we all understand that DAB and the pro - establishment Members know it full well why an incumbent member or a candidate lost in the DC election
落敗和勝出當然有很多原因，可以是種票、"𠝹票"、買票，實在有太多原因。
There are many reasons for losing and winning an election and they could be vote rigging vote slashing and vote buying―there are simply too many reasons
所以，我們希望廉政公署介入調查，為甚麼尹兆堅議員會在區議會選舉中落敗。
Hence we hope the Independent Commission Against Corruption ICAC will intervene and investigate why Mr Andrew WAN lost in the DC election
說回區議會的角色和職能是否需要強化。當然，民主黨非常支持改革地方行政，這亦是政府過去10多年來一直說要做的事，不過從來做不到。
Coming back to the question of whether the role and functions of DCs need strengthening of course the Democratic Party has been a staunch supporter of reform of district administration something that the Government has been saying it needs to do in the past 10 years but to no fruition ever
大家都很清楚，回歸之前，香港的議會架構是一個3層架構，最上的一層是立法局，中間是市政局和區域市政局，最底層的是區議會。
It is a well - known fact that before the reunification the parliamentary assembly structure in Hong Kong had three tiers the top being the Legislative Council middle the Urban Council and Regional Council and the bottom DCs
但是，2000年"殺局"到現在2016年，16年了，區議會的角色和職能有沒有實質大改變呢？
However 16 years has passed since the Municipal Councils were scrapped in 2000 and today in 2016 have the role and functions of DCs undergone any substantial change?
大家很清楚，區議會現在仍只不過是一個諮詢組織，下放給它們的只是一些微不足道的權力，例如一些小型地區工程進行前會諮詢一下區議會意見。
We all know it very well that DCs still remain an advisory body vested with negligible powers for example they would be consulted before some small - scale local works are carried out
基本上，它未能夠承接到之前"被殺"的市政局和區域市政局所擁有的地方行政權、財政權和人事權，亦欠缺一個獨立的秘書處去支援它們的工作。
Basically they could not inherit the district administrative power financial power and staff management power held by the Urban Council and Regional Council before they were scrapped while also lacking an independent secretariat to support their work
以前很多立法局和立法會議員，都是在市政局起步。
In the past many Legislative Council Members started their political careers in the Municipal Councils
但是，我們現在看不到區議會的權力和職能獲相應增加，以致本地政治人才的培育出現斷層。
However now we see no corresponding upgrade in the powers and functions of DCs with a gap created in the continuity of local political talents
有些區議員做了很多年，4屆、5屆，十多二十年，亦未必可以晉身立法會，成為立法會議員，為甚麼會出現這個情況呢？
Some DC members have served for many years―four or five terms in 10 to 20 years―and still may not be able to enter the Legislative Council and become a Member . Why is it so?
是不是本地區議員沒有機會展現和發揮他們對於管理地方事務的能力，也沒有機會讓他們學習和磨練？
Are there no opportunities for local DC members to demonstrate and apply their abilities in the management of local affairs? . Are there also no opportunities for them to learn and hone their skills?
但是，要下放權力，亦需要同步做好區議會的改革，包括檢討現時區議會的選區是否太小。
However any devolution of powers also requires a concurrent reform of DCs which would include reviewing if the sizes of the current DC constituencies are too small
否則，區議員的視野只會局限於為了討好三四幢樓宇的居民，沒有辦法從較高較廣的層面去考慮政策後果。
Otherwise the vision of DC members will only be confined to pleasing the residents of those three or four buildings and they would fail to contemplate the consequences of policies from a higher and broader perspective
所以，在重組區議會，賦權之餘，需要做制度性的改革。
Therefore in restructuring DCs other than the conferment of powers on DC members an institutional reform is in order
但是，在地方行政方面，區議會應該加強在地區推行民主化，令市民和當區居民能參與更多地區事務。
Yet in terms of district administration DCs should strengthen the promotion of democratization in districts so that the public and local residents can have greater participation in local affairs
張超雄議員，由於尹兆堅議員的修正案獲得通過，我已批准你修改你的修正案措辭，內容已發送各位議員。
Dr Fernando CHEUNG as the amendment of Mr Andrew WAN has been passed I have given leave for you to revise the terms of your amendment as set out in the paper which has been issued to Members
你在動議經修改的修正案時，可發言最多3分鐘，以解釋修正案內經修改的措辭，但你不可再就議案及各項修正案發表意見，亦不可重複你先前的發言。
When moving your revised amendment you may speak for up to three minutes to explain the revised terms in your amendment but you may not express further views on the motion and the amendments nor may you repeat what you have already covered in your earlier speech
你現在可以動議你經修改的修正案。
You may now move your revised amendment
主席，我動議按照我經修改的修正案，進一步修正經尹兆堅議員修正的容海恩議員議案。
President I move that Ms YUNG Hoi - yans motion as amended by Mr Andrew WAN be further amended by my revised amendment
我現在向各位提出的待議議題是：張超雄議員就經尹兆堅議員修正的容海恩議員議案動議的修正案，予以通過。
I now propose the question to you and that is That Dr Fernando CHEUNGs amendment to Ms YUNG Hoi - yans motion as amended by Mr Andrew WAN be passed
主席，我感激劉國勳議員提出"強化區議會的角色及職能"的議案，我們非常支持這個方向，因為民主社會應該下放權力，由中央把一些地區管理的權力放回在地區上。
President I thank Mr LAU Kwok - fan for proposing this motion on Strengthening the role and functions of District Councils . We greatly support this direction because a democratic society should devolve powers returning the power of district administration from the central government to the districts
回歸後，政府反其道而行，不是放權而是中央集權，把調撥資源的權力收歸中央，"殺"了兩局。
After the reunification the Government worked in reverse . Instead of devolving any power it centralized the powers recovered the power of resource allocation and scrapped the two Municipal Councils
在"殺局"的時候，孫明揚在1999年說，在建立區議會後，會慢慢深化、強化區議會的功能。
In 1999 in scrapping the Municipal Councils Michael SUEN said that after the District Councils DCs were established their functions would be gradually deepened and strengthened
其實大致上就是這樣，結果導致地區上很多問題都無法解決。
That is basically the case . Consequently many problems in the districts remain unsolved
不過，把權力下放的同時，我們亦要考慮到現時區議會的架構，已經漸漸變成壟斷甚至是"分餅仔"的機制。
Nevertheless in devolving powers we also need to take into account the existing DC framework which has gradually become a mechanism of monopolization or even pie sharing
《明報》的社論去年曾論述這種現象，該篇社論題為"區會撥款議員分餅仔腐化溫床損地區行政"。
Last year the editorial of Ming Pao Daily News Ming Pao commented on this phenomenon . The title of the editorial was Community involvement funds may breed corruption
劉國勳議員的原議案要求加強區議會的監督角色，這是好的，但設立"社區建設基金"卻令我感到擔憂。
Mr LAU Kwok - fans original motion requests strengthening the supervisory role of DCs which is good but I am concerned about the establishment of a community building fund . The present problem is a lot of funds and provisions have turned out to facilitate granting of funding to ones own peers thereby giving rise to cronyism . This point is not made by me