Borrison/hk-legicost huggingface dataset:
便是四處興建不必要的社區"大白象"，例如觀塘的噴水池、價值30萬元的單車泊車位，以至在大埔林村興建"天安門"，種種例子在在告訴香港人，我們有錢，但我們不懂如何運用。
They come up with all sorts of white elephant projects eg . the fountain in Kwun Tong bicycle parking lots worth 300,000 each as well as building the Tiananmen Square in Lam Tsuen Tai Po . So all of these are telling the people of Hong Kong that we have the money but we do not know how to spend it
這個問題之所以發生，說到底，是因為區議會制度的缺陷，而這個缺陷正如我一開始所說，是兩句說話可以總結，便是"區議會角色胡混，區議員職能雞肋"。
After all this problem arises from the deficiency of the DC system and this deficiency can be summed up in the two clauses I mentioned at the very beginning that the role of DCs is ambiguous and the DC members cannot do anything
區議員到了今時今日根本已是可有可無。
Today DC members are simply dispensable
如果大家問街坊，對於廢除區議會制度有何看法，他們可能沒有反應，為甚麼？
In effect residents might not object to the abolishment of DCs . Why?
區議會選舉的投票率一直如此低，或多或少反映地區居民漠不關心。
The turnout rate of DC elections has always been low and this shows the lack of interest of residents
所以，就今天的議案而言，我認為胡志偉議員提出的修正案最具參考性，亦最值 得支持，因為修正案要求賦予區議會人事管理權、財政自主權及政策決定權，變相恢復兩局的權力。
For that reason insofar as the motion under debate today is concerned I support Mr WU Chi - wais amendment to the motion because he talks about vesting DC members with the power of staff management financial autonomy and making policy decisions . It is de facto restoring the powers of the Municipal Councils
這些權力之所以如此重要，是因為大家清楚看到，今天在香港18區已經出現很多社區問題，食物環境衞生署和康樂及文化事務署等基本上採取官僚態度來面對水貨和走私客，又無緣無故更換入口較小的垃圾箱，為何這些部門會這樣行事？
These powers are important because in many of the 18 Districts especially those near the Mainland we have a lot of community problems . The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department and the Leisure and Cultural Services Department basically adopt a bureaucratic attitude towards the problems the parallel traders and smugglers and they even suddenly replace the rubbish bins with smaller ones for no reason . Why do they act like that?
因為根本沒有任何機制可懲罰不回應民情的部門。
Because there is no mechanism to punish the departments for their lack of response to the public sentiments
代理主席，對於加強區議會在地區事務上擔當的角色及為市民提供更好的服務，我相信大家都會認同。
Deputy President on this question of enhancing the role of District Councils DCs in district affairs to serve the public better I am sure we all will agree to this view
早於2006年，政府對於區議會的角色進行了全面檢討，於2007年在4個地區進行先導計劃，並於2008年開始在全港各區推行各項強化區議會角色的措施，包括成立地區設施管理委員會，亦邀請區議會參與管理部分地區設施，更向區議會增撥資源，推行社區參與計劃和地區小型工程計劃。
As early as in 2006 the Government carried out a comprehensive review of the role of DCs and then in 2007 conducted a pilot scheme in four districts . Starting from 2008 the scheme was extended to all 18 DCs with various measures introduced to strengthen DCs role including the setting up of District Facilities Management Committees invitation of DC members to take part in the management of some district facilities and allocation of additional resources to DCs to implement Community Involvement Projects and District Minor Works Programme
其實，這些措施都證明了強化區議會的角色和職能從過去到現在都有客觀上的需要。
Indeed these measures have proved that there is always a need to strengthen the role and functions of DCs
代理主席，今天我聽到同事的一些批評。
Deputy President I heard criticisms this morning from some Honourable colleagues
首先，我想回應一下張超雄議員的修正案，以及他對區議會撥款作社區重點項目計劃的批評。
First I would like to respond to Dr Fernando CHEUNGs amendment and also his criticisms about the allocation of fundings to DCs for implementing the Signature Project Scheme in the community
我以大埔林村許願廣場的改善工程為例。
Taking the improvement to the Lam Tsuen Wishing Square in Tai Po as an example
其實，有關改善工程只不過是重新鋪設足球場及搭建一個舞台，以回應當地居民的訴求。
This proposed works project is just re - laying of the soccer pitch and the erection of a stage in response to the needs of local residents
事實上，過往到林村遊玩的旅客眾多，改善一下當地的環境是無可厚非的。
In fact there have been a large number of visitors to Lam Tsuen so it is understandable to make improvement to the local environment
但是，為何反對派議員卻要諸多阻撓？
Why should the opposition camp raise so much opposition
其實，區議員是民意代表，區議會的確聆聽了很多居民的聲音，也按程序通過支持這項目。
As the DC members represent the people DC does hear the views of many people in the community and has approved the project in accordance with the procedures
項目提交立法會後，反對派議員卻諸多阻撓。
After the project was submitted to this Council there has been so much opposition here
剛才我聽到許智峯議員發言，指劉國勳議員今天提出的議案沒有諮詢他們眾多區議員。
Just now I heard Mr HUI Chi - fungs speech in which he said that the motion moved by Mr LAU Kwok - fan today had not gone through many of the consultation among DC members previously
實在太可笑了，我想問問許智峯議員，之前他在立法會會議上突然站起來轉換話題，本來討論的是選舉法例，卻被他改為討論人大釋法，繼而阻撓立法會會議進行，令會議開不成。
This is ridiculous . What ahout Mr HUI Chi - fungs sudden rise in the middle of the meeting when we were talking about electoral law and his changing of the subject to talking about the National Peoples Congresss interpretation of the Basic Law thus impeding the conduct of proceedings
我 想問許智峯議員又有否事先諮詢我們這些立法會同事是否真的想他阻撓會議進行？
I would like to ask whether Mr HUI Chi - fung had consulted us in advance whether we really wanted him to interfere the normal proceedings of the Council
代理主席，其實我聽到很多同事提及對地區文娛康樂活動的看法，我想說，我相信民主黨的區議員會在地區舉辦文娛康樂活動。
Deputy President many colleagues here talked about their views on district leisure and recreational facilities . I wish to say that I believe DC members from the Democratic Party will organize cultural and recreational activities in the community
當然，他們絕對可按渠道向政府申請撥款，如果他們堅持自己申請不到撥款，那就請他們交代一下資源從何而來？
Of course they can apply for funding from the Government through normal channels . If they insist on their claim that they could not secure any funding they should explain to us where do they get the resources
是否透過李卓人或"長毛"幫忙收取境外"黑金"，順便支援他們舉辦地區活動？
Do these come through the help of LEE Cheuk - yan and Long Hair in receiving dark money from overseas? . Have they used such resources to organize such activities?
代理主席，我認為強化區議員角色之餘，同時也要強化民政事務專員的統籌角色。
Deputy President while we seek to strengthen the role of DC members we should also strengthen the coordination role of District Officers
區議會與政府各政策局及部門之間的溝通，其實由地區民政事務專員負責統籌。
As a matter of fact the communication between DCs and various Policy Bureaux and departments of the Governmernt are coordinated by the District Officers of respective DCs
他們的職責應是確保區議會同事提出的建議獲得適當跟進。
Their duties should be to ensure that proposals from DC members are duly followed up
以往曾出現一些情況，由於政府部門的權責界限及分工過於仔細，涉及兩個以上部門，就會經常出現部門間"耍太極"、互相推卸的情況，令區議會同事在推進工作遇到不少局限。
Because of various constraints of powers and responsibilities and detailed division of labour among government departments there had been cases where more than two departments were involved they always played tai chi or passed the buck to one another thus shifting their responsibilities and as a result DC members find it very hard to take forward their work
代理主席，我認為民政事務專員在推動和統籌方面的角色應要有所加強。
Deputy President I hold that the role of Dictrict Officers in promotion and coordination should be strengthened
對於劉國勳議員提出"強化區議會的角色及職能"議案，我表示支持。
I support Mr LAUs motion on Strengthening the role and functions of District Councils
政府應推動更多政策，加強區議會職能，實施真正的"地區問題，地區解決；地區機遇，地區掌握"的理念，尤其在政府部門制訂地區政策時，更應重視區議員的意見。
The Government should introduce more policies and strengthen the role and functions of DCs so that the concept of addressing district issues at the local level and capitalizing on local opportunities can be really realized . In particular government departments should attach more importance to the views of DC members when formulating district policies
其實，了解地區事務的區議員可更有效地將民意向政府各部門反映，確保地區規劃和建設不"離地"，這樣才不會造成一個又一個所謂的"堅離地城"。
In fact DC members well versed in district affairs can more effectively convey the wishes of people to various government departments so as to ensure that district planning and construction is not divorced from the people . Only in this way will no Westminster bubble so to speak be formed
主席宣布經由功能團體選舉產生的議員，有28人出席，16人贊成，11人反對；而經由分區直接選舉產生的議員，有25人出席，3人贊成，22人反對。
THE PRESIDENT announced that among the Members returned by functional constituencies 28 were present 16 were in favour of the amendment and 11 against it; while among the Members returned by geographical constituencies through direct elections 25 were present 3 were in favour of the amendment and 22 against it
因此，區議會的角色和職能可說是影響全港市民的福祉和社會發展的步伐。
So the role and functions of DCs have implications on the well - being and social development of Hong Kong
可是，自回歸以來，本港區議會的職能一直原地踏步，並無因為取消了兩個市政局而有所增強。
However since the reunification the role and functions of DCs have remained stagnant having seen no strengthening despite the abolishment of the two Municipal Councils
多年來，不少議員曾提出對區議會職能的關注，今天，劉國勳議員再次提出相關議案，正正給予我們討論的機會。
Over the years many Members have expressd concern about the role and functions of DCs and the motion of Mr LAU again provides an opportunity for us to have discussions today
在2000年，在董建華擔任行政長官的年代，曾經進行區域組織改革，取消原有的市政局和區域市政局。
In 2000 when TUNG Chee - hwa was the Chief Executive he implemented the reform of district administration and abolished the original Urban Council and Regional Council
當時政府承諾向區議會增撥資源、增加其職責，以鼓勵市民參與地區公共事務。
He undertook to allocate additional resources to the DCs and strengthen their role and functions as to encourage public participation in district public affairs
很可惜，10多年後，特區政府仍未履行有關承諾。
Unfortunately over 10 years have passed but pledges expected then have yet to be honoured
今天，地區建設進展緩慢，遠遠無法追上社區發展的需要，這正正因為區議會的自主性不足、權力不足，可做的事受到多方面的掣肘。
Nowadays the development of our districts is so slow that it cannot catch up with the needs of community development because DCs have neither full autonomy nor sufficient powers and are subject to a number of constraints in tasks they can undertake
以往，市政局負責管理食物、環境、市政街市和圖書館等服務，但在兩局取消後，當局並沒有將權力轉移，由區議會負責管理。
In the past the Municipal Councils were responsible for the management of food environment market services and libraries . However after their abolition the authorities did not transfer the powers to the DCs
是沒有的。現時，這些事務仍然由政府中央集權式管理，政府一直在欺騙區議會，騙了16年。
At present the powers of management of services are still centralized within the Government which has been cheating the DCs for 16 years
舉例來說，近年大家常說要興建市政街市，抗衡領展，如果當年沒有"殺局"的話，原來是有機會由市政局的議員提出興建建議。
For example recently we often ask for the construction of new public markets to counter the dominance of Link REIT . Had the two Municipal Councils not been scrapped the construction of new markets might have been raised by their members
又以康樂、衞生、小型工程等事務為例，以往市政局可作主導角色，由零開始，但現在區議會卻被迫處於被動位置，只能進行諮詢工作，沒有實權，對很多事情和建議也只可以提出意見，政府聽完也可以不實行。
Taking the district affairs of recreational hygiene and minor works as another example the previous Urban Council could play a leading role and could start such works from scratch . However the current DCs are forced to remain in a very passive position for they are only advisory bodies with no real powers . They can only put forward their views on many matters and recommendations while the Government may not implement them after giving them audience
就此，我認為特區政府應該正視有關問題，認真檢討區議會的職能，並下放更多權力，提高區議會的自主性和主導權，務求令區議會的職能等同以往市政局。
In this connection I think the SAR Government should address squarely the relevant problems by reviewing the role and functions of DCs seriously and devolving more powers so that the DCs can have more autonomy and more say . In this way the DCs can be elevated to the same status of the previous Municipal Councils
第二部分，我想談資源問題。
In the second part I would like to talk about the issue of resources
其實，除了自主權，政府亦應該檢討區議會的資源不足，以及資源不合理分配的問題。
In addition to the review of autonomy the Government should also consider the problem of inadequate resources and unreasonable distribution of resources
正如我剛才所說，當年"殺局"後，政府說好要投放給區議會的資源，至今仍然沒有履行，即使投放資源，也遠遠不足，而且屬於短線。
As I said earlier extra resources to the DCs was promised when the Municipal Councils were scrapped but this has not really happened so far . Even if resources were committed they were far from sufficient and just for short - term purposes
以2013年為例，施政報告宣布推行社區重點計劃，每區預留1億元，推行一至兩個社區重點計劃，但由於只屬一次性質，直接限制了不少重點項目的壽命，以及有關撥款的效益。
In the 2013 Policy Address for example the Signature Project Scheme was announced and 100 million was earmarked for each DC for the implementation of one or two projects but it was just a one - off exercise and would greatly confine what the DCs could do limiting the duration and effectiveness of the project
以港島區有關海濱發展和休憩用地、推廣漁民和漁港文化計劃為例，如果只靠一次性撥款，根本不可能有延續性。
For instance in the Eastern District we have this proposal for developing the promenade open space and promoting fishermen and fishing port culture but given the one - off funding the whole project could not be sustainable
因此，我認為推行發展這類社區重點計劃時，有需要以恆常化的方式提供資助。
Therefore we should make the whole thing recurrent with regular funding in taking forward the development of this kind of signature schemes
至於資源分配方面，18區各區的議席人數不同，人口也不同，最少議席的地區有13名區議員，但最多議席的地區有41名區議員，說明人口比例可以相差近2倍至3倍，但所獲得的資源也是劃一的。
As regards resource allocation despite the differences in the number of seats and population size among the 18 DCs with 13 members in the smallest DC and 41 members in the biggest indicating that population sizes of various DCs can differ by nearly two to three times yet each DC is given the same amount of funding
大家有時會問，為何有些區議會可以印刷比較精美的刊物，但有些區議會則十分貧窮，連資助一些地區團體或文化組織活動，例如教小朋友唱歌跳舞的班組也要削減資源，即使是成立足球隊也不夠錢，我們的東區正正就是這個情況。
That is why people may ask how come some DCs can afford decent publicity pamphlets but some other DCs are so poor that they have to cut even the sponsorship for activities organized by local or cultural groups . For example they have to reduce the sponsorship for childrens singing and dancing classes and they do not have money to organize a soccer team . That is what is happening in our Eastern District
這實在是不公平、不合理，政府有必要跟進有關情況。
This is indeed unfair and unreasonable . The Government has to follow up the situation
事實上，由於她不是區議員，所以她永遠不會知道，立法會議員只是談大政策。
In fact she is not an DC member . She will never know that members of the Legislative Council only talk about big policies
主席宣布經由功能團體選舉產生的議員，有26人出席，8人贊成，16人反對，1人棄權；而經由分區直接選舉產生的議員，有23人出席，13人贊成，8人反對，2人棄權。
THE PRESIDENT announced that among the Members returned by functional constituencies 26 were present 8 were in favour of the amendment 16 against it and 1 abstained; while among the Members returned by geographical constituencies through direct elections 23 were present 13 were in favour of the amendment 8 against it and 2 abstained
主席，我對劉國勳議員的議案提出強化區議會的角色和職能，表示支持，更對全港建制派的區議會同事過往為地區盡心盡力工作，表示感謝。
President I support Mr LAU Kwok - fans motion which proposes strengthening the role and functions of District Councils DCs . I also extend my thanks to all the fellow DC members of the pro - establishment camp for their dedication and efforts in district work in Hong Kong in the past
主席，剛才多位同事在發言中均提出很"離地"的說法，對區議員作出很多不正確的批評，我在此表示憤怒。
President just now a number of Honourable colleagues especially Members of the opposition camp made comments in their speeches which were detached from reality and a lot of incorrect criticisms of DC members . Here I express my anger
我在觀塘區議會已擔任民選區議員17年，我們一直強調區議員在地區上肩負重要角色。
I have served as an elected member of Kwun Tong District Council for 17 years . All along we have emphasized that DC members play an important role in the districts
政府在推出地方行政時，亦強調區議員在地區的最前線，最能了解民情和反映民意。
In implementing district administration the Government has also stressed that DC members who work in the front line in districts can understand public sentiments and reflect public opinions the best . Just now a number of Members mentioned the seasonal delicacies
再次多謝梁國雄議員邀請所有同事回來，繼續聆聽我們的辯論。
I thank Mr LEUNG Kwok - hung again for inviting all the Honourable colleagues to return here to continue to listen to our debate
我剛才想說，民政事務局一直表示，區議會是特區政府在地區推行地方行政的最主要夥伴。
Just now I was saying all along the Home Affairs Bureau has indicated that DC is the major partner of the Special Administrative Region Government in implementing district administration
我想強調，區議員熟悉當區事務，了解民情民意。
I would like to emphasize that DC members are well versed in local affairs and public opinions
過往我們不時透過與不同政府部門溝通，集思廣益，促成很多地區建設。
In the past we have facilitated the development of a lot of community facilities through frequent communication with different government departments and extensive collection of views
以我所屬的選區觀塘為例，這些建設包括在秀明道重置社區會堂，以及興建"三彩"街市，凡此種種都是區議員同事在地區廣集民意後達成的共識。
For example in my constituency Kwun Tong such development includes reprovisioning the community hall on Sau Ming Road and building a market for Choi Tak Estate Choi Fook Estate and Choi Ying Estate . All these are the consensus reached after comprehensive collection of public opinions by DC members in the district
所以，我相信有需要強化區議員的職能。
Hence I believe the functions of DC members need to be enhanced
我想說的第二點是，除了要有效推展區議員的工作外，我認為在政策研究方面，當局必須提供更多支援。
Another point I would like to make is apart from effectively promoting the work of DC members I think the authorities must provide more support for policy research
以觀塘為例，現時我們用作政策研究的款額相當少。
For example in Kwun Tong the amount currently available for policy research is small
當涉及整個地區的政策研究時，有關事宜包括觀塘區的交通擠塞問題、醫療服務問題及地區無障礙設施等，各項事宜均需要很多心思和時間進行研究。
In a policy research involving the whole district the relevant subjects include the problems of traffic congestion health care services and barrier - free facilities in Kwun Tong
但是，現時資源相當有限。
Each subject warrants research with a lot of efforts and time but the existing resources are rather limited
所以，我促請政府當局在這方面加強對區議員的支援，好讓這些問題能夠及時得以解決，並可以透過一些科學方法處理這些問題。
For this reason I urge the Administration to enhance the support for DC members in this regard so that these problems can be resolved in a timely manner and also handled in scientific ways
主席，我想再說一說議案的其中一項，就是"強化民政事務專員的地區統籌角色"。
President I would like to talk further about one of the items in the motion which is strengthening the role of District Officers in district coordination
剛才何啟明議員提及的另一個問題是關於晨運徑的管轄，當越過一個地區的界線後，那範圍便屬於其他地區的政府部門管轄，因此，區議會往往在統籌、撥款及支援的角色上無法奏效。
Just now Mr HO Kai - ming mentioned another issue concerning the management of morning walk trails . When a trail runs into the boundary of another district that area will fall under the management of the government department in that district . Hence DCs are often unable to play their role effectively in coordination allocation of funds and support
還有一點最令我們感到憤怒的，就是當涉及官地，要處理官地的清潔或蚊患問題時，往往因為政府部門各出其政，而無法成事。
Another frustration is that very often when Government land is involved and there is a need to deal with cleaning problems or mosquito infestation on Government land nothing can be done because each government department has its own policy
所以，我覺得政府當局應該再次檢視民政事務專員的角色，看看可否向他們授予更多權力，使他們能更有效地及時反映地區意見？
For this reason I think the Administration should review the role of District Officers again and examine if it can confer more power on them so that they can reflect the views of the districts more effectively in a timely manner
強化民政事務專員的角色之餘，亦可以加強統籌地區工作，以進一步發展地區行政，這點我相信政府一定要考慮，亦需要處理。
Apart from enhancing the role of District Officers the coordination of district work can also be strengthened to further develop district administration . I believe this is something the Government must consider and needs to handle
主席，我想再說的是，就着這情況，我們強調政府當局有必要盡快處理區議員的職能問題。
President a further point is in this situation we emphasize that it is necessary for the Administration to expeditiously deal with the problem of functions of DC members
我參與區議會工作17年，我完全體會到現時區議員在地區上，是政府與市民之間很重要的溝通橋樑。
Having been engaged in DC work for 17 years I fully understand that DC members currently serve in the districts as an important bridge of communication between the Government and members of the public
當發生問題時，很多市民都會第一時間找區議員，區議員不但能向他們提供不同程度的幫助，更可以將他們的意見直接向政府反映。
When problems arise many people will approach DC members in the first instance . DC members can not only offer them assistance of varying degrees but also directly relay their views to the Government
我昨晚10時左右接到一位居民的來電，他告訴我，他家附近一個單位發出異味，他找不到人幫忙，便聯絡區議員，最後我們幫他聯絡警方，發現原來有一位長者已在單位內死去一段時間。
Around 10 oclock last night I received a call from a resident who told me that some strange smell was coming out from a flat near his home . He could not find anyone to help so he contacted me as an DC member . Eventually we helped him contact the Police
就這個案而言，我覺得區議員在地區的角色非常重要。
In this case I consider the role played by DC members in the districts greatly important
主席，我希望今天這項議案能夠得到政府當局的正面對應，亦希望稍後聽到政府當局給予我們好消息。
President I hope we will receive from the Administration a positive response to the motion today . I also hope we will hear goods news from the Administration in a while
柯創盛議員，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。
Mr Wilson OR 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過的措辭，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
我現在向各位提出的待議議題是：柯創盛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 Mr Wilson ORs amendment to Ms YUNG Hoi - yans motion as amended by Mr Andrew WAN be passed
主席，就着劉國勳議員提出"強化區議會的角色及職能"的議案，我有兩個重點需要與各位同事討論，包括我們一方面應該強化區議會的權力，但同時必須加強對區議會的監察，以免它擁有過大權力而不受監管，亦避免它只進行諮詢，而無法落實居民的意願。
President regarding the motion on Strengthening the role and functions of District Councils proposed by Mr LAU kwok - fan there are two important points which I need to discuss with Honourable colleagues and they include on the one hand we should enhance the powers of District Councils DCs but on the other we must step up the monitoring of DCs to prevent them from holding excessive powers without being subject to regulation and preventing them from merely conducting consultations without fulfilling the residents wishes
在權力方面，要增加區議會的權力，做到由下而上的地區管治，涉及3方面的事宜。
Regarding powers the enhancement of the powers of DCs to achieve district administration in a bottom - up approach involves three aspects
首先，要賦予區議會人事管理權、財政自主權及政策決定權，讓區議會可以管理地區市政設施和服務，並設有獨立的區議會秘書處，加強對其支援。
First it is necessary to vest DCs with the powers of staff management financial autonomy and making policy decisions allowing DCs to manage municipal facilities and services in the districts . An independent DC secretariat should also be set up to strengthen the support for them
關於法團的權力，根據《建築物管理條例》，現時法團有權而沒有人監管，例如有很多投訴懷疑有關法團在獲取授權書方面涉及造假，但民政事務局的回覆往往只表示它並無法定權力介入，好像完全沒有人能監察有關法團的運作。
On the powers of an OC under the Building Management Ordinance now an OC holds powers without being monitored . For example there are many complaints about OCs being suspected of forgery in obtaining power of attorney but the Home Affairs Bureau often merely replies that it does not have any statutory power to intervene . It seems no one can monitor the operation of OCs
所以，如果能賦予區議會權力來監察法團，便能夠令法團更公正和無私，以及避免有不法團體進入法團從中漁利。
Hence if DCs can be vested with powers to monitor OCs it can make OCs work more impartially and selflessly and prevent any unscrupulous bodies from fishing for any gains in OCs
但是，區議會獲得這些權力後，我們必須同樣增加對區議會的監察，包括提高現時有關區議員利益披露和申報的要求。
Nevertheless after DCs are vested with such powers we must also step up the monitoring of DCs including raising the existing requirements for disclosure and declaration of interests by DC members
在討論相關撥款事宜時，如果有利益衝突，便必須避席，因為過去已有多宗懷疑區議員涉及利益衝突的事件發生。
If there is any conflict of interests when matters relating to funding are under discussion the DC members concerned must withdraw from the meeting because a number of cases of suspected conflicts of interests involving DC members have taken place before
事實上，我們過去曾發現很多區議會並無有系統地將支出列出。
In fact we have found that many DCs did not set out their expenditures in a systematic manner
如果市民想查核有關區議會在過去任期內的有關支出，便要自行好像偵探般，把文件逐一追查，才能粗略推算出有關區議會的各項支出細項。
If members of the public wish to check the relevant expenditures of an DC in its past terms they will have to act on their own like detectives and trace the documents one by one . Only then can they roughly deduce the breakdown of various expenditure items of the DC
所以，現時根本談不上有任何透明度，讓公眾可以方便地監察區議會。
Hence now we cannot say there is any degree of transparency allowing the public to monitor DCs conveniently
第三，監察工作要做到由下而上，與民共議，一起商討預算案。
Third the monitoring work should be conducted in a bottom - up approach . There should be public engagement and joint discussions about the estimates