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現時區議會很多時候會在內部自行制訂相關的支出預算、撥款和活動，即使聲稱有諮詢，其實亦沒有市民的直接參與。
Now DCs often draw up the relevant estimates of expenditures funding and programmes internally on their own . Even though they claim that consultation has been carried out actually there is no direct public participation
因此，過去我們 曾經在地區直接與市民商討預算案，決定應為哪些項目撥款及有關金額為何，以達致由下而上、與民共議的區議會。
For this reason we have directly discussed the budget with members of the public in the districts before in deciding which projects should be financed and what the amounts should be so that DCs can achieve public engagement in a bottom - up approach
所以，我們初步贊成增加區議會的權力，但同時要加強對其監察。
Hence we initially support increasing the powers of DCs but at the same time we need to step up the monitoring efforts
主席，我一定要發言指出，剛才有議員......
President I must speak to point out that just now some Members in particular Dr LAU Siu - lai has really spoken a load of nonsense
這對一眾殷實地在地區工作的議員和區議會的同事實在太不公道。
This is indeed most unfair to members and colleagues of DCs working in the districts
我一定要指出的是，她說區議會成為打壓夜市、不理基層的運作模式，這些全部也是以偏概全地抹黑民選區議員。
I must point out that her comments on DCs evolving into the mode of suppressing night markets and disregarding the grass roots are all over - generalizations that vilify DC members
我們擔任區議員這麼久，大家也明白，其實我們是要令地區具有特色，並希望可在地區內覓得合適的地方興建墟市，讓基層可以做小販，但同時我們也必須理解，當區，特別是選址附近的居民對於這些市集會造成的影響是有所顧慮的。
We have served as DC members for a long time and we all understand that our aim is to enable various districts to have their own special characteristics and it is also hoped that suitable sites can be identified in the districts for the establishment of bazaars so that the grass roots can work as hawkers . However we must also understand that in the districts concerned in particular among residents near the selected sites there are concerns about the impact of these bazaars
按照劉議員的說法，難道她是指這些居民的顧慮就等於打壓基層？
If we look at Dr LAUs comments does she mean that such concerns are tantamount to suppression of the grass roots?
我們議員也只是反映或如實地向政府反映居民的意見而已。
What we as Members did was only to reflect residents views to the Government faithfully
所以，我們作為議員，最關鍵的作用是平衡不同的持份者的意見，也不能只是揀選一部分意見，然後便把其他持份者的意見說成像魔鬼般。
Therefore our key function as Members is to strike a balance among the views of various stakeholders . We cannot just select some of the views and paint the views of other stakeholders in an evil light
大家也十分明白，發展墟市是立法會的共識，大家也同樣希望推動。
We all understand very well that the development of bazaars is a consensus of the Legislative Council and we all wish to take it forward
但是，無論是發展墟市、夜市或地區市集，在同一時間，我們在選址方面也不能不照顧當區居民的關注或憂慮。
However at the same time in developing bazaars night markets or local bazaars we cannot ignore the concerns or worries of local residents about the selected sites
我們作為議員便 是要尋求大家也接受的方案，一方面希望可以覓得地方，讓墟市可以比較自然地發展；另一方面，也可讓當區居民無須再擔心。
Our duty as Members is to find a proposal acceptable to all parties . On the one hand it is hoped that sites can be identified so that bazaars can develop in a more natural way; on the other it is hoped that the minds of local residents can be put at ease
另一方面，剛才有多位議員批評大埔和觀塘的一些工程項目。
Separately just now a number of Members criticized some of the projects in Tai Po and Kwun Tong
其實，大家也明白，這是特首上任後落實他的施政綱領，即"地區機遇，地區掌握；地區問題，地區解決"的一項措施。
In fact we all understand that these projects arose out of the measures taken by the Chief Executive after taking office to implement his Policy Agenda that is Addressing district issues at the local level and capitalising on local opportunities
區議會在經過討論後揀選不同的項目，如果他們把大埔林村許願樹優化的項目形容得好像魔鬼一樣，這是太離譜了。
After discussions various DCs selected various projects . Those Members painted the improvement project on the Tai Po Lam Tsuen Wishing Tree in an evil light and this is going too far
大家也知道，其實林村許願樹一帶廣受不同地區市民的歡迎，而把相關地方優化，絕對是有民意支持的。
As we all know the Lam Tsuen Wishing Tree is very popular with people from various districts and enhancement of the relevant places definitely has popular support
當然，任何項目也可能有不同的意見，正如在立法會，雖然灣仔區議會十分努力地尋求資助，希望為灣仔區增設社區會堂，但在上一屆立法會的最後會期也無法通過有關項目，這其實是十分可惜的。
Of course there are often different views on a project . For example although the Wan Chai DC tried very hard to seek funding for the provision of a community hall to Wan Chai District at the end of the last Legislative Council session it was still not possible to pass the relevant item and this is actually very regrettable
這些議題在區內也引起非常大的迴響，因為事實上，每區的社區會堂均不足夠，我們是民意代表，但立法會也同樣是在阻礙這些深受市民歡迎的工程進行。
These issues also aroused a great deal of reaction in the district concerned because the numbers of community halls in all districts are actually inadequate . We are representatives of public opinion but the Legislative Council is also posing obstacles to the implementation of these projects well - received by the public
我希望議員發言前應做功課。
I hope that before Members speak they would do some homework first
不過，朱議員也支持陳克勤議員所說，即我們一同推動地區的民主，這是我們希望做到的。
Nevertheless Mr CHU also agreed with Mr CHAN Hak - kans comment that we should take forward democracy at the district level and this is also what we hope to achieve
不過，大家也明白，推動地區民主必須按照《基本法》而行，因此我呼籲朱議員，以及其他議員，要尊重《基本法》，並按照《基本法》容許我們的步伐，逐步踏實地推動地區民主。
However Members also understand that the promotion of democracy at the district level must be done in accordance with the Basic Law so I call on Mr CHU and other Members to respect the Basic Law and promote democracy at the district level step by step pragmatically and according to the pace permitted by the Basic Law
大家也明白，上次我們本來有機會讓民主步伐向前走，但就這樣落空了，也是一直反對的議員令我們民主化的步伐停滯不前。
Members all understand that last time we originally had the chance to let democracy move forward but in the end nothing came of it . It was also those Members who had all along voiced their opposition who caused democratization to come to a standstill
最後，我必須談談劉國勳議員在原議案內提出的一個建議，希望局長審慎考慮。
Lastly I must talk about a proposal put forward by Mr LAU Kwok - fan in the original motion and hope that the Secretary could give it careful consideration
事實上，現時很多市民對我們區議會抱有很大期望，但由於政府的機制，令很多區議會已經多次通過進行工程或改善地區設施的動議無法如期落實。
In fact many members of the public have high expectation for our DCs but under the Governments mechanism many motions on the implementation of projects or the improvement of local facilities passed by DCs could not be implemented as scheduled
如果這些他們也反對的話，他們便是與民為敵。
If those Members opposed even these projects they will be the enemies of the people
每區的市民均希望增設圖書館、游泳池和公園，但大家現在也知道，這些訴求其實是因為政府無法撥出資源來興建有關項目。
All the residents in each district hope that additional libraries swimming pools and parks can be provided but all of us now know that actually these aspirations cannot be answered because the Government cannot allocate resources to provide the relevant items
我們現在的建議是要求政府統計這些在區議會內已經動議通過，並獲市民 支持的項目，究竟需款若干，然後政府可以考慮撥款成立基金，一次過盡快滿足當區居民對於改善公共設施的需求。
Our proposal now is to ask the Government to tally the funds required by these projects on which DCs have passed motions and for which there is public support then the Government can consider allocating funds to establish a fund to meet the demands of local residents for improving public facilities in one stroke and as soon as possible
有鑒於此，如果他們反對這種做法，便等於反對所有正在等候這些改善工程的市民的願望，亦是與民為敵。
For this reason if those Members oppose such an approach it is tantamount to opposing the wish of all members of the public who are waiting for these improvement projects and becoming enemies of the people
有沒有聲音？因為實在有太多重點。
Do you hear any sound?―because there are too many key points indeed
今次議案的內容包括讓區議員和區議會在地區發展和各項政策上的參與提高、強化對政策實施及地區事務的監察，以及加強對區議會和區議員的支援，我認為這些一定不會錯。
This motion has made proposals which include allowing members of District Councils DCs and DCs to have greater participation in district development and various policies strengthening the supervision of DCs over policy implementation and district affairs and enhancing the support to DCs and DC members . I think these proposals certainly cannot be wrong
不過，我總覺得若有所失。
However I still feel that something is missing
胡志偉議員、許智峯議員或其他議員，即使是部分建制派議員剛才也提到，目前區議會的職能十分薄弱，沒有人事管理權、財政不自主、沒有政策決定權、沒有具體的設施管理權，亦沒有獨立的秘書處。
As mentioned by Mr WU Chi - wai Mr HUI Chi - fung or other Members or even some pro - establishment Members earlier on the current functions of DCs are very weak in that they have no powers in personnel management no financial autonomy no policy - making powers no specific powers in management of facilities and no independent secretariat
說得白一點，基本上，地區區議會的秘書處是由民政事務專員掌控，或很大程度影響或左右，甚至說得極端一點，我認為有時甚至能夠控制相關的操作。如果我們看回區議會的職能，聽來是很廣闊的。
To put it plainly basically the secretariats of DCs are controlled or to a very large extent influenced by District Officers or more extremely I think sometimes they can even manipulate the relevant operations
說到底也只是一個諮詢架構，提供意見，即使牽涉撥款的事項，也只是一些很虛妄的內容。
It is after all only an advisory framework tasked to give advice and despite the inclusion of matters relating to funding the areas covered are still vague and meaningless
區議會面對職能的限制，無法為市民提供更好的服務。
DCs face limits in their functions and are hence inhibited from providing better services to the people
自從兩個市政局在2000年被解散後，當局也沒有按照原本的承諾，增加區議會的職能。
Since the dissolution of the two Municipal Councils in 2000 the Administration has not strengthened the functions of DCs as per its undertaking
民主黨認為應該賦予區議會法定的權力，管理文康事務和環境衞生設施。
The Democratic Party considers it necessary to confer on DCs statutory powers to manage cultural and recreational matters as well as environmental hygiene facilities
政府在1998年提出的區域組織諮詢文件中提到，解散兩個市政局後，會將其原有的職權分拆和移交政府的政策局及部門，當時地區上已經有聲音要求加強區議會的職能，例如區議會可參與地區設施的管理工作，將兩個市政局的職能直接轉授區議會，又或讓區議會在地區事務，例如交通、房屋規劃等有一些實質的決策權，這是當時社會上的呼聲。
In the consultation document on district organizations published by the Government in 1998 the Government mentioned that after the dissolution of the two Municipal Councils their original duties and functions would be split and transferred to Policy Bureaux and government departments . Back then there were already voices in the districts calling for strengthening of the functions of DCs by for instance allowing DCs to take part in the management of district facilities transferring the functions of the two Municipal Councils to DCs direct or giving DCs substantive policy - making powers in district affairs in such aspects as transport planning of housing and so on . There were these calls in society at that time
我只可以說，我們不排除有此可能性，但我不能說現在政府對於這方面有任何積極的看法，亦不能說政府為此訂出任何時間表。
I can only say that we do not rule out such a possibility . But I cannot say that the Government has arrived at any positive views in this respect nor can I say that the Government has already drawn up any timetable
實際上，政府其後在2001年和2006年均提及向區議會放權，加強其管理角色。
In fact the Government mentioned subsequently in 2001 and 2006 that powers would be devolved to DCs to strengthen its role in management
政府每次均表示會讓區議會和區議員更多參與決策，事實上卻全部"走數"。
The Government has invariably said that DCs and DC members would be allowed to have greater participation in the policymaking process but in reality it has always failed to honour its promise
政府每次說讓地區同事有管理權，使他們可以加強管理，但只不過是多成立一個委員會，說的是關注地區設施，並非可以管理地區設施，我認為這基本上是蒙騙議會。
The Government has invariably said that DC members would be given powers of management to enhance their role in management but all that has been done is setting up a committee the aim of which is to keep in view district facilities not to manage district facilities . I think this is basically an attempt to fool this Council
此外，剛才有同事提及區議會秘書處，我也想再強調一次，如果沒有獨立的秘書處協助區議員或整體區議會工作，處處受制於政府或民政事務專員，區議會便難以發揮監察政府，提供意見的角色。
Moreover earlier on some colleagues mentioned the secretariats of DCs . I wish to emphasize once again that without an independent secretariat to help the work of DC members or DCs as a whole and if they are subject to control by the Government or District Officers in all aspects it would be difficult for DCs to perform the role of monitoring and advising the Government
此外，剛才大家較多提及撥款的問題，既然郭偉强議員也曾談及，我也想說說，我並非針對哪個派別的同事，我認為任何公共財政均需要在受監管之下使用，而過去無論根據民主動力在地區的研究，還是《明報》的深入報道，我們也知道有不少同事在撥款方面有一人分演兩個角色的情況出現，即他本身是撥款委員會委員，並且撥款給自己的組織，甚至有些極端的例子是撥款給自己擔任主席的組織。
Furthermore Members have talked more about the question of funding earlier and since Mr KWOK Wai - keung has talked about it I would like to say something too . I do not mean to target colleagues from any particular party or grouping but I think the use of public funds has to be monitored in all cases and whether from the studies conducted by Power for Democracy in districts or the in - depth reports made by Ming Pao Daily News we learnt that many colleagues have concurrently taken up two roles in respect of funding that is a person being a member of the committee for approving funding applications approved funding for his own organization or even in some extreme cases he approved funding for the organization chaired by himself
就此，我們要先問一個問題，就是要強化甚麼的區議會職能。
In this connection we must first ask the following question What are the functions of DCs to be strengthened?
事實上，在"殺局"後，政府也經常表示要強化區議會職能，但劉國勳議員剛才提出的議案及其發言內容，甚或是民建聯，在在表示他們希望政府多聽取區議員的意見，要做好聆聽民意的工作。
In fact the Government often mentions strengthening the functions of DCs since the scrapping of the two Municipal Councils . Yet according to the motion proposed by Mr LAU Kwok - fan and the remarks he made as well as the views of the Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong they simply hope the Government can listen more to the opinions of DC members and do a good job of listening to public opinions
然而，這是否區議員應有的角色和功能呢？
However does this represent the proper role and functions of DC members?
當然，現時區議員是受《區議會條例》限制的，因為區議會的職能已在《區議會條例》第61條清楚列明，指出我們要就若干項目向政府提供意見，並以政府指縫間漏出的撥款，承擔有關地方行政區內的環境改善事務、康樂活動促進事務等，諸如此類。
Certainly at present DC members are subject to the District Councils Ordinance DCO for functions of DCs are stipulated unequivocally in section 61 of DCO . It is stipulated that DCs are to advise the Government on certain matters and to undertake environmental improvement matters and promotion of recreational activities and so on within the district with the meagre funds seeped out of the tight fists of the Government
這正正就是過去10多年來，政府所謂強化區議會職能的做法。
This is the approach adopted by the Government in the past decade or so in strengthening so to speak the functions of DCs
我想大家聽聽，當年市政局作為一個全港民選的議會擁有甚麼權力？
I would like Members to listen to this . What powers did the former Urban Council hold a council returned by territory - wide elections?
市政局可以設立及維持各種場地及設施，是"設立"。
The former Urban Council was authorized to set up various venues and facilities . Yes it could set up venues and facilities
市政局可以就招聘全職或非全職的職員訂立合約，可以執行成立所需場地的財產的管理工作，可以在其轄區內推動其職權範圍內，包括文康體、街市管理、博物館管理的工作，又或是今天最具爭議的骨灰龕、焚化爐等問題。
The former Urban Council was authorized to recruit full - time and part - time staff and entered into contracts with them . It could deliver the asset management work required in setting up required venues . It could deliver work within its terms of reference including sports matters management of markets and museums as well as the current controversial issues concerning columbarium and incinerators
因為我們只是被法例要求向政府提供意見，因此正如劉國勳議員所說般，政府便應多聽取和融合我們的意見。
Since we are only required under the law to tender advice to the Government as Mr LAU Kwok - fan said the Government should pay more attention in listening and integrating the views expressed by members of DCs
可是，大家試想想，如果問題是屬於轄區內，我們作為區議員便要面對問題、解決問題。
Come to think about this . If the problems are concerned with our constituency we as DC members have to address the problem and find a solution to it
不過，對於一些政府不想做的事，當局便會以各種方法，利用冗長的官僚程序來阻止這些事情發生。
However when it comes to issues the Government does not want to pursue the authorities will resort to all kinds of tactics as well as time - consuming red tape to prevent them from happening
我記得在"殺局"前，大家已準備在市區範圍覓地興建焚化爐。
I remember that before the scrapping of the two Municipal Councils people were prepared to identify sites in urban areas for the construction of incinerators
對不起，"無呢支歌唱"。
Sorry this is not an option
我們要面對問題，要向公眾解釋我們正在做甚麼，然後便要面對責任，以及面對我們獲賦權應要進行的工作。
We had to address the problems and explain to the public what we were doing . Then we had to bear the responsibility and face the work we were authorized to carry out under the law
是諮詢架構、諮詢架構、諮詢架構。
It is all about advisory frameworks advisory frameworks and advisory frameworks
正如劉國勳議員剛才所說，即使要加強民政事務專員的權力，也要待局長在指縫間漏出來才可，但最終是否可行仍是未知之數，因為專員本身並無實權。
As Mr LAU Kwok - fan said earlier the successful implementation of the proposal for strengthening the power of District Officers rests in the hands of the Director of Bureau and whether it can be achieved eventually remains an unknown for District Officers do not have real powers
如果我沒記錯，我們還有35,000元實報實銷的津貼，5名區議員的資源合計大約等於一名立法會議員的資源。
If my memory has not failed me we are also entitled to an additional accountable allowance amounting to 35,000 . The resources of five DC members roughly equal to that of a Member of the Legislative Council
從這個角度來看，我們面對的問題不是區議員本身資源不足， 而是區議員在現有架構下所承擔的職能、功能，跟我們所得的收入不成正比。
From this perspective the problem we are facing is not insufficient resources for DC members but that the terms of reference and functions of DC members under the existing framework are disproportionate to the income we receive
因此，每次在所謂的《區議會條例》檢討中，我是少數的區議員提出以下看法，就是在區議會職能未有改善或改變下，我不贊成加薪。
Hence in every so - called review of DCO I would take the minority view among DC members to oppose any pay rise for DC members before the functions of DCs were enhanced or changed
這種做法完全無助於改善本港培養政治人才的架構，亦無助於政府兌現當天解散兩個市政局時所作的承諾。
Such practices are not conducive to enhancement of the local framework for nurturing political talents nor will it be conducive to the fulfilment of the promises made by the Government at the dissolution of the two Municipal Councils
主席，今天很高興聽到不同黨派議員均非常支持加強區議會的職責和權力範圍。
President I am pleased to have heard today that Members from different political parties and groupings very much support strengthening the duties and scope of responsibilities of District Councils DC
事實上，我曾於1998年9月10日致函當時的特首董建華先生，提出政府應考慮將兩個市政局合併，由其專責環境衞生、地區文化藝術等工作。
In fact I wrote to the then Chief Executive Mr TUNG Chee - hwa on 10 September 1998 suggesting that the Government should consider merging the two Municipal Councils to take charge of environmental hygiene local arts and culture and so on
當時，我收到董先生的回覆，指他們會考慮將部分權力轉授區議會。
At that time I received a reply from Mr TUNG stating that they would consider transferring some of the powers to DC
可是，10多年過去，我們依然是"只聞樓梯響，不見有實際的政策下來"。
More than 10 years have passed yet it has been all smoke but no fire for specific policies are still nowhere to be seen
區議員第一時間收到這些信息，也可能可以盡快作出改善。
Urban Councillors received such information the earliest and might be capable of making improvements expeditiously
然而，在市政局被"殺局"後，這些權力便分別交給民政事務局和食物環境衞生署負責。
However since the scrapping of UC these powers were handed over to the Home Affairs Bureau and Food and Environmental Hygiene Department FEHD
其間出現甚麼問題呢？
What problems arose from that?
現時街道上的垃圾桶越來越多，但垃圾也越來越多，老鼠更多，主要是因為垃圾中有食物。
There are more and more garbage bins on the streets nowadays but there are also more and more garbage and rats mainly because there is food in the garbage
事實上，我們明白過去市政局的功能，未必可以全部交給區議會，但我認為政府應逐步考慮這做法，又或將有關環境衞生的工作交給區議會。
In fact we understand that the functions of the previous UC could not be handed over to DCs wholesale but I believe the Government should gradually consider this approach or hand over the work on environmental hygiene to DCs
高醫生的反應可能是非常高興，甚至會擁抱局長，所以我希望局長能轉達我們的意見。
Dr KO may be very happy and even give the Secretary a hug so I hope the Secretary will convey our views
至於劉國勳議員提出的"社區建設基金"，我認為非常值得研究。
As regards the community building fund proposed by Mr LAU Kwok - fan I believe it is very much worthy of examination
至於如何監管基金的權責或負責範疇，我認為是可以研究的。
As for how the powers and responsibilities of the fund should be regulated I think it can be studied
在剛過去的選舉期間我曾落區，當時有位年輕人告訴我：蔣議員，我未必投票支持你，但我一定會支持地區區議員。
I was visiting the district during the last election when a young man told me Dr CHIANG I may not vote for you but I will certainly support the local DC Members
代理主席，如果區議員是真心誠意地服務市民的話，如果區議員在制度上可以被監察，確保他們會真正以公眾利益為本地服務市民的話，我一定會支持強化區議會的角色和功能。
Deputy President if District Council DC members are sincere in serving the public and if DC members are subject to monitoring under the system ensuring that they will serve the public truly for the interests of the public I will definitely support strengthening the role and functions of DCs
可是，從我們近年所見，區議會所做的是甚麼呢？
Yet what have we seen DCs doing in recent years?
就是打壓民生。
They have been suppressing the peoples livelihood
第一個例子，是深水埗的"桂林夜市"近年受到嚴重打擊。
The first example is the Kweilin Night Market in Shum Shui Po . It has been subject to ruthless suppression
市民想在過年期間感受數天的熱鬧氣氛，小販想自食其力地做生意，但也深受打壓，這問題究竟源於誰呢？
The public simply want to immerse in the festive atmosphere for a few days during the Chinese New Year while the hawkers seek to earn a living and be self - reliant but they are subject to severe suppression . Who should be held accountable for this problem?
上星期，關綜聯和街工舉辦了一個論壇，邀請了食物環境衞生署員工和小販對談。
Last week a forum was held by the Concerning CSSA Low Income Alliance and the Neighbourhood and Workers Services Centre at which staff members from the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department FEHD and hawkers were invited to have dialogue
論壇上，有食環署員工披露，是有區議員一力指示要求職員清走小販，不讓基層以自己的力量維生，亦不讓市民享受過年的節日氣氛。
At the forum staff members from FEHD disclosed that certain DC members had given strong instructions and requests for the removal of hawkers preventing grass - roots from earning their own living and the public from enjoying the festive atmosphere during the Chinese New Year
我以往的組織"青年重奪未來"響應"東九龍社區關注組"，呼籲觀塘居民表達意見，最終共收到約7,000個簽名，是強烈反對興建這個毫無用處的音樂噴泉。
Age of Resistance the organization to which I used to belong echoed the call from the Kowloon East Community to call on residents in Kwun Tong to express their views . They eventually received around 7 000 signatures expressing strong opposition to the construction of the useless music fountain
就是一如故我，堅持興建噴泉是有需要和有民意支持的，而這是建制派、保皇黨的區議員所一力主張的。
They remained bent on having their way insisting that the construction of the music fountain was necessary and supported by the public . This project was strongly supported by DC members from the pro - establishment camp and pro - government camp
近日，針對西環加多近街的臨時花園，很多居民也強烈要求保存這個區內絕無僅有的休憩空間，因堅摩區的休憩空間與其人口比例相比，是十分低的。
Recently there is this case involving a temporary garden in Cadogan Street . Many residents have expressed an earnest call for the preservation of the garden which is the only open space in the district for the ratio of open space to population in Kennedy Town and Mount Davis district is very low
可是，中西區區議員卻莫不關心，只有許智峯議員一人急市民所急。
However members of the Central and Western District Council are indifferent about this . Only Mr HUI Chi - fung cares about the needs of the public
這些都是由建制派主導的區議會近年的所作所為，完全背逆民意，根本不視保護市民福祉為首要任務。
These are the deeds of DCs dominated by the pro - establishment camp in recent years . They have been acting against public opinions . They have never made protection of public interests their primary task
因為我們發現這個表面上由民主選舉產生的區議會，內藏着相當不堪的制度。
We discover that though DCs are composed of members returned by democratic elections on the surface an extremely poor system is hidden in this
選民的資格並非那麼簡單的，原來很多院舍的長者並不知道自己已登記成為選民，到了投票日，就會有車輛接送他們去投票，並會有人教他們應該投票給哪個數字的候選人。
The qualifications of electors are not as simple as we think . Many occupants in residential homes for the elderly do not know that they have registered as electors . On the polling day they will be shipped by coaches to polling stations cast their votes and they will be taught to vote for the candidate under a certain number
可是，待選民投了票給他們後，他們便會做一些扼殺民生的事情，而何啟明議員剛才還嫌自己提供的"蛇齋餅粽"不夠豪華。
Nonetheless after electors have cast their votes for these DC members they will do things to stifle peoples livelihood . Just now Mr HO Kai - ming even considered the seasonal delicacies he provided were less than luxury
另一方面，選區的劃分也是內藏玄機。
On the other hand there are some enigmas in the demarcation of constituencies
十八區區議會是由十多二十個細區組成，但我們發現選區的劃分原來也是相當任意的。
The 18 DCs are composed of a dozen to 20 small constituencies yet we discover that the demarcation of constituencies is quite arbitrary
以油尖旺區的京士柏為例子，該選區多年來一直沒有變化，但當民協的林健文於2013年經補選勝出後，選管會便把該選區一拆為三。
Take Kings Park in Yau Tsim Mong District as an example . No change has taken place in the constituency for many years . Yet after LAM Kin - man from the Hong Kong Association for Democracy and Peoples Livelihood was elected in the by - election in 2013 the Electoral Affairs Commission divided the constituency into three different constituencies