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因為當其中一個選區與尖東區合併後，該選區支持建制派的票數就很明顯地可以勝過民主派。
For when one of the divided constituencies was combined with East Tsim Sha Tsui the votes supporting the pro - establishment camp in that constituency will significantly exceed those supporting the democratic camp
結果，在這些技術操作下，本港的區議會由保皇黨牢牢操控。
As a result of these technical manipulations the pro - government camp can secure control of DCs in Hong Kong
當他們操控了區議會的權力和制度後，他們所做的是甚麼呢？
What have they done after gaining control over the powers and institutions of DCs?
《明報》在上年的追查中，便發現有8個區的撥款是會交給一些指定地區組織，全年金額高達700萬元，但這些所謂的指定組織的核心成員，其實便是該名區議員。
In the investigation conducted by Ming Pao Daily News last year it was found that funds in eight districts were allocated to certain designated district organizations and the amount involved was as much as 7 million . However the core members of these so - called designated organizations are the DC members concerned
每次審批時，這些有利益衝突的區議員從來不打算避席，而是笑呵呵地迎接這筆公帑，用作為自己的團體搞活動。
In every vetting and approval of funding applications these DC members with conflict of interest have no intention to withdraw from the meeting and they will accept the public money merrily for use in organizing events for their own organizations
看到這種莫名其妙的做法，大家便會明白區議員所想的其實不是民生、不是福祉，也不是急市民真正所急，而只是想到自己的利益和回報。
Looking at these baffling practices we will understand that these DC members are concerned neither about peoples livelihood nor benefits . They do not care about the genuine needs of the people and all they are thinking of is their own interests and rewards
因此，我對於劉國勳議員的原議案十分有保留，儘管我認同應該強化區議會的權力。
Hence I have great reservations about the original motion proposed by Mr LAU Kwok - fan even though I agree that the powers of DCs should be strengthened
其實在他提出這議案前，我發現他不曾諮詢所有區議員的意見。
I found out that before he proposed this motion he had not consulted all District Council DC members
所以，劉國勳議員的議案是否能代表眾多區議員廣泛的意見，我對此有所保留。
Therefore I have reservations about whether Mr LAU Kwok - fans motion can represent the general views of all DC members
事實上，劉議員的原議案中，當然提出了一些很原則性的意見，包括讓區議員多參與各項政策的制訂及對政策的實施有更強的監督，以及政府對區議會和區議員提供更多支援。
Mr LAUs original motion certainly presents some very fundamental views including allowing DC members greater participation in formulating various policies stronger supervision of policy implementation as well as more support provided by the Government to DCs and DC members
這些方向和原則是正確的，應予以支持，但最大的問題是，原議案並沒有提出具體措施協助區議員充權。
The direction and principle are correct and worth of support . Yet the biggest issue is that the original motion does not propose specific measures to help the empowerment of DC members
所以，民主黨才提出意見，要給予區議員人事管理權、財政自主權，以及讓他們實際地管理市政設施和服務。
For this reason the Democratic Party presents its suggestions of giving DC members the powers of staff management and financial autonomy as well as actual management of municipal facilities and services
胡志偉議員所提出的修正案是區議會權責如何相對應的部分，而我提出的修正案，主要是如何加強區議會的代表性。
Mr WU Chi - wais amendment is about the compatible powers and responsibilities of DCs and my amendment mainly deals with how to increase the representativeness of DCs
區議會在1982年成立，其組成經歷了許多變化，但多年來，區議會的職能維持不變，回歸前區議會是諮詢架構，至今天依然是諮詢架構。
DCs were established in 1982 and their composition has undergone many changes . However over the years the functions of DCs have remained the same an advisory framework before the reunification and still an advisory framework today
政府遞交文件給區議會時，所有政策均已制訂，最後一刻才告訴區議會，純粹是知會性質。
When the Government submits papers to DCs all policies have already been formulated and DCs are informed at the last minute just as a gesture of notification
在主權回歸後，特區政府恢復區議會的委任制，加入102位委任議員，扭曲區議會代表民意的性質。
After the resumption of sovereignty the SAR Government restored the appointment system of DCs to add 102 appointed seats distorting the nature of DCs as representatives of public opinion
對此，社會一直有很強烈的聲音，要求取消委任制和當然議席，令區議會全部議席均由普選產生。
Society has all along held strong voices against this demanding an abolition of the appointment system and ex - officio seats so as to make all DC members returned by popular election
數年前，當局可算是順應民意，取消委任議席，令吃政治免費午餐的一批建制人士，少了一個尸位素餐的地方。
A few years ago in an act that could be considered an answer to the public aspiration the authorities abolished the ex - officio seats thereby removing dead wood positions for some pro - establishment people who had been enjoying political free lunches
這算是特區政府少有的正確行動，但我們看到當然議席依然存在。
It was a rarely correct move by the SAR Government but as we can see today ex - officio seats still exist
政府就當然議席的解釋，我們已經耳熟能詳，就是要確保原居民的權益可以繼續得到充分的反映，以及尊重傳統。
The Governments explanation for ex - officio seats has become a well - heard remark that is to ensure continuous full reflection of the rights of the indigenous residents and respect of traditions
但是，我們絕對不認同這些觀點。
However we absolutely do not subscribe to these viewpoints
經過超過30年的新界市區發展，以及區議會和村代表選舉的民主發展，鄉郊的市民已經可以透過民主普選的渠道參與地區事務。
After over 30 years of urban development in the New Territories and democratic development of DC and Village Representative Elections rural residents can participate in local affairs by means of democratic elections
區議會作為地方議會，主要是負責各地區上整體的社區和環境改善工作。
DCs as local councils mainly take charge of the overall community and environmental improvement work in various districts
當新界的區議會在討論這些地區的問題時，遇到涉及鄉郊的事宜，其實可以請鄉事委員會的代表列席區議會會議，提出意見，又或由個別新界的區議會自行決定是否委任這些鄉事委員會的主席或代表出任增選委員。
Whenever DCs in the New Territories encounter matters involving the rural areas in a discussion of local issues they can invite representatives of the rural committees to attend the meetings as observers and voice their views or leave it up to individual DCs in the New Territories to decide whether or not to appoint the chairmen or representatives of these rural committees as co - opted members
這些做法均既在普及平等選舉的原則下，照顧到鄉郊人士的意見，而又不用另外設立當然議席。
Such a practice caters for the views of rural people under the principle of equal and popular elections without the need for ex - officio seats
區議會的當然議席，就正如區議會內的功能界別，容許原居民或鄉事派背景的人享有特權。
Ex - officio seats in DCs are like functional constituencies in DCs granting indigenous residents or people of a rural background a licence to enjoy privileges
他們很多人在《基本法》下已經在土地上享有丁權這特權，在立法會內有小圈子選舉產生的鄉議局功能界別議席，我們是否要在區議會這地區層面也要延續他們的政治特權呢？繼續任由這些政治特權在區議會內千秋萬世呢？
Most of them already have the privilege of small house concessionary right under the Basic Law in terms of land rights as well as the functional constituency seat of Heung Yee Kuk returned by a small - circle election to the Legislative Council are we still going to extend their political privileges to local DCs and let these political privileges last forever?
區議會的當然議席與民主價值完全背道而馳，亦在議會內扭曲民意。
Ex - officio seats in DCs run counter to values of democracy and distort public opinion in the councils
就區議會的組成而言，《基本法》沒有規定必須要保留委任和當然議席，不過，《基本法》規定行政長官和立法會最終須由普選產生，肯定了民主普選的方向，以此推論，區議會作為市民選出的地方議會，應該全面由普選產生。
As regards the composition of DCs the Basic Law carries no provision for the retention of appointed and ex - officio seats . However the Basic Law requires that the Chief Executive and the Legislative Council shall ultimately be selected by universal suffrage giving recognition to the direction of democracy and universal suffrage from which it can be deduced that DCs as local councils elected by the people should be returned by universal suffrage as well
地方行政有助培育政治人才，但前提是要有權有責。
District administration helps nurture political talents on the premise that there are both powers and responsibilities
以往兩個市政局是訓練政治人才的最好場所。
The previous Urban Council and Regional Council formed the best arena for the training of political talents
市議會有權決定地方事務的方向，制訂政策，亦同時受到市民的監督，做得不好就要承擔責任。
A city council has the power to determine directions of local affairs and formulate policies while being subject to supervision by the people in that responsibilities will be pursued for wrongdoings
這樣，地區議會的決策才能反映市民訴求。
In this way local councils can make policies that carry peoples aspirations
可惜，回歸後，特區政府為了集權，在沒有充分理由下解散兩個市政局，令政治人才出現斷層。
Sadly after the reunification in order to centralize powers the SAR Government dissolved the two Municipal Councils without any sufficient justifications causing a break in the continuity of political talents
個人認為，區議會要有權有責，最理想是循市政議會的模式蛻變。
Personally I think that DCs must carry both powers and responsibilities most ideally following the transformation pattern of city councils
香港地方小，18個市議會可能太多，有意見認為，全港分為5個市議會可能是較合理的安排。
Hong Kong is small in size so 18 city councils may be too many . There is the view that it would be more reasonable to divide the entire Hong Kong into five city councils
除了食物安全事務由特區政府處理外，市議會應該負起以往市政局的職能。
Apart from food safety which is taken charge of by the SAR Government city councils should assume the functions performed by the previous Municipal Councils
在公共行政上，地方議會和行政機關分權，負起各自的職能，是比較合理的安排。
In terms of public administration it is more acceptable to have separation of powers between local councils and the executive authorities which respectively carry out their functions
否則，行政機關的編制只會越變越大，亦過度集權，不符合現代管治模式。
Otherwise contrary to modern model of governance the establishment of the executive authorities will just snowball and its powers become overly centralized
當然，這是長遠的憲制安排改動，亦牽涉眾持份者的利益，但區議會有權有責，朝向全面普選發展，我相信這是民心所向，亦是應有之義。
Of course it means long - term changes to the constitutional arrangements and involves the interests of stakeholders . But I believe DCs should be endowed with both powers and responsibilities and develop towards complete universal suffrage . I believe it is the peoples common wish and also a righteous duty
一直以來，民主黨都贊成設立由普選產生的區政專員代替現時集權於一身的民政專員，這是類似市長的角色。
The Democratic Party has all along agreed with the introduction of a mayor - like District Commissioner returned by universal suffrage in place of the current District Officer who holds all powers
全部由普選產生的區議會負責監察地區施政的情況，包括監督及審核地區民政專員提交的周年工作計劃、財政預算及工作報告。
DCs to be returned fully by universal suffrage will be responsible for monitoring local administration including monitoring and vetting annual year plans budgets and work reports submitted by the local District Officers
普選產生的區政專員則負責地區行政的統籌、策劃及具體行政管理工作，向區議會負責。
Answerable to DCs District Commissioners returned by universal suffrage will be in charge of the coordination planning and specific management tasks of local administration
普選議會及區政專員最能體現公平、公開參與的精神和原則。
Councils and District Commissioners returned by universal suffrage can best realize the spirit and principle of equality and open participation
許智峯議員，由於胡志偉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 HUI Chi - fung as the amendment of Mr WU Chi - wai 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
我現在向各位提出的待議議題是：許智峯議員就經胡志偉議員修正的劉國勳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 HUI Chi - fungs amendment to Mr LAU Kwok - fans motion as amended by Mr WU Chi - wai be passed
容海恩議員，你還有1分35秒作發言答辯。
Ms YUNG Hoi - yan you still have 1 minute 35 seconds to reply
主席，我感謝昨天有40位議員就這項議案發言，同時我要對民政事務局局長昨天沒有出席答辯，再次表示遺憾。
President I am grateful to the 40 Members who spoke on this motion yesterday . At the same time I again express regret that the Secretary for Home Affairs did not attend the debate and give a reply yesterday
不過，我想說的是當年立法會討論有關拆售問題時，我們新民黨尚未成立，所以我們今天提出這項議案並非為了贖罪，而是為了全港市民的福祉着想。
However I would like to say that when the Legislative Council discussed the issue of divestment the New Peoples Party was not yet established . Therefore our proposal of todays motion is not for the sake of redemption but for the well - being of the people of Hong Kong
我認同剛才數位議員的說法，指出公共資產私有化後一定會產生不少問題。
I agree with the point made by several Members that privatization of public assets will bring about many problems
主席，剛才多位議員均指出領展的很多問題，我特別擔心被拆售的商場。
President a number of Members have pointed out many problems of Link REIT . I am particularly concerned about the divestment of shopping arcades
恐怕運頭塘商場的問題只是一個開始，日後很多類似事件如當新業主接手後小商戶被迫遷的情況，可能會陸續出現。
I am afraid the case of Wan Tau Tong Shopping Centre is only the beginning . Many similar incidents such as forced relocation of small businesses after takeover by the new owners may happen one after another in the future
今天建制派和非建制派議員在某程度上是站在同一陣線。
Today both pro - establishment and non - establishment camps stand at the same front to a certain extent
既然房委會拆售部分資產予領展是改變不了的事實，我們是否應該全面研究，探討有何方法能有效防止及改善領展獨大和壟斷的情況，讓市民和小商戶有合理的保障......我謹此陳辭。
Since the divestment of part of HAs assets to Link REIT is an unchangeable fact should we take a comprehensive look and explore ways to effectively prevent and ameliorate the dominance of Link REIT so that the public and small businesses will enjoy reasonable protection I so submit
我現在向各位提出的待決議題是：容海恩議員動議的議案，經尹兆堅議員修正後，予以通過。
I now put the question to you and that is That the motion moved by Ms YUNG Hoi - yan as amended by Mr Andrew WAN be passed
主席，首先要感謝劉國勳議員提出今天的議案。
President first of all I would like to thank Mr LAU Kwok - fan for proposing his motion today
剛才很多同事就如何改革和強化區議會的角色和職能，提出了很多很好的建議。
Just now many Honourable colleagues have made a lot of good proposals regarding how the role and functions of District Councils DCs can be reformed and strengthened
我不準備在此作補充，只希望集中討論區議會在文化藝術方面可以扮演的角色。
I do not intend to make any supplement for I just wish to focus my discussion on the role DCs can play in the arts and cultural aspects
主席，現時的文化政策仍然停留在2003年文化委員會所訂下的框架，很多有關文化的活動、策劃，也是由上而下地訂立，以全港作為服務的對象。
President the existing cultural policy still remains within the framework laid down by the Culture and Heritage Commission in 2003 . Many culture - related activities and planning are devised top - down with the entire Hong Kong as the service target
多年來，大量的文化節目都由康樂及文化事務署負責安排，其編排節目的考慮主要從香港整體出發，務求有各種各樣的文化節目，切合不同人士的需要。
Over the years an enormous number of cultural programmes has been organized by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department LCSD . Its programme line - up is based mainly on the need of the whole Hong Kong so that cultural programmes come in a great variety catering for the needs of different people
但是，這種安排卻令各區的文化節目相似，乏缺地區特色。
However such an arrangement has rendered cultural programmes in various districts similar and lacking local characteristics
社區內的持份者缺乏平台及恆常的溝通機制來表達他們的意見。
There is an absence of a platform and communication mechanism in the community for stakeholders to express their views
康文署的地區經理與地區的文化藝術團體合作，但卻沒有就此制訂政策，更沒有發展的理念和權力來協調。
Cooperation does exist between LCSD district managers and local arts and cultural groups but no policy has been formulated in this regard; and the two parties lack any development concept or related powers to coordinate their work
同樣的問題亦出現於社區的文化工作者身上，譬如在火炭、觀塘和新蒲崗等工業區的工廠大廈，都進駐不少文化工作者。
Cultural workers in the communities experience the same problem . For example a number of cultural workers have moved into factory buildings in industrial areas in Fo Tan Kwun Tong and San Po Kong
但是，由於欠缺溝通橋樑，文化工作者與社區的聯繫相對少。
However due to the lack of communication channels these cultural workers have relatively little connection with the community
在沒有統籌和協調下，各個持份者和組織在社區推動文化工作時，很多時候都是各有各做，很多也未能扎根社區，增加欣賞文化藝術群體的總量，擴大文化藝術的消費人口。
Without overall planning and coordination all stakeholders and organizations often just work on their own in promoting cultural initiatives in the communities with most of them failing to take root in the neighbourhood to increase the total viewership of arts and culture and expand the consumer population
這樣是不利營造健康而可持續發展的文化藝術環境。
It is not conducive to creating an environment for the healthy and sustainable growth of arts and culture
主席，文化藝術發展應是由小至大，由社區開始。
President the development of arts and culture should start small and grow big with its beginning in the communities
具體來說，我們可在全港18區區議會，各設立一個文化專員的職位，負責統籌和牽頭。
Particularly we can establish a position of commissioner for culture in each of the 18 DCs to take charge of coordination and leading initiatives
各區文化專員亦可探討與其他地區合作的可能性，打造更多不同類型的文化活動，加強社區之間的聯繫，為市民提供更多參與文化藝 術的機會，提升他們對文化藝術的興趣及觀賞能力，並營造文化藝術的氣氛。
The commissioners for culture in various districts can also explore the possibility of cooperation with other districts to create a greater variety of cultural activities and strengthen the connection between different communities . It can thus provide more opportunities for the people to participate in arts and culture stimulate their interest in and appreciation of the same and create a favourable atmosphere for arts and culture
另一方面，地區文化專員更可根據當區的條件，擔當扶助文化團體的角色，協助他們聯繫社區，擴闊網絡。
On the other hand the local commissioners for culture can depending on the local conditions assume the role of a facilitator in helping the connection of cultural groups with the communities and their expansion of network
總之，要利用上述途徑擴大參與文化藝術的人口，營造一個健康可持續發展的文化藝術環境。
All in all they should use the aforesaid means to enlarge the participant population of arts and culture and create an environment for the healthy and sustainable growth of arts and culture
而區議員可在區議會內發揮社區聯繫的作用，與地區文化專員緊密合作，扮演促進者和監督者的角色，負責建議政策和措施，並就區內的文化活動和計劃給予意見，制訂區內文化發展的目標。
DC members can perform their function of connecting communities in DCs and closely cooperate with the local commissioners for culture to assume the dual role of facilitator cum supervisor responsible for making policy and initiative suggestions giving advice on the cultural activities and plans in the communities and formulating a goal for local cultural development
此外，區議員亦可憑着他們對社區的認識，積極發掘區內合適的公共空間，推動社區和文化藝術團體的合作，鼓勵來自社區的創意，讓藝術團體可善用這些空間。
Moreover based on their understanding of the communities DC members can also actively identify suitable public spaces in the communities to promote cooperation between the communities and arts and cultural groups thus encouraging local creativity and better use of these spaces by arts groups
至於有關文物和文化保育方面的工作，亦可由各區區議員和文化專員共同訂立古蹟文物或值得加以推廣項目的清單，定時進行監察，適時提出保育和推廣方案，令管理更有效，並發揮當區特有的文化特色，提升不同社區的吸引力。
As regards conservation of heritage and culture a list of monuments and heritage items or projects worth promotion can be compiled by DC members and commissioners for culture in various districts which will be subject to regular supervision . Timely presentation of proposals for conservation and promotional schemes will also be made to increase management effectiveness display the cultural characteristics of the communities and enhance their appeal
代理主席，香港是一個多元文化的社會，不同的社區有不同的文化色彩，值得加以推廣，待文化發展可在社區扎根，讓市民有更多接觸和參與文化藝術的機會。
Deputy President Hong Kong is a multicultural society where different communities carry different cultural flavours . Such an aspect merits promotion so that cultural development can take root in the communities giving people more opportunities to come into contact with and participate in arts and culture
區議會正正就是在社區進一步推動文化藝術的最佳平台。
DCs serve as the best platform for further promotion of arts and culture in the communities
代理主席，對今天原議案建議強化區議員、區議會和民政事務專員對政策制訂、監督地區事務及地區統籌的權力，我是贊成的。
Deputy President I agree with the proposals made in the original motion for strengthening the powers of DC members DCs and District Officers to formulate policies supervise district affairs and carry out coordination among districts
不過，我想提出，如果能增設地區文化專員一職，將會是更有利的發展。
However I wish to point out that establishing the position of commissioner for culture will be even more conducive to development
對有部分修正案建議修改《區議會條例》及《區議會常規範本》，我認同要增加透明度，但應先經檢討，尋求共識後才考慮修改。
Amendments made by some Members propose amendments to the District Councils Ordinance and the District Council Standing Orders . I agree with increasing transparency but consideration of this should be made only after a review is conducted and a consensus sought
同樣地，有一些修正案建議取消區議會當然議員的議席，我認為亦要經過詳細討論，尋求共識後才可作出決定。
Similarly some amendments call for the abolition of ex - officio seats in DCs which I believe a decision should be made only after thorough discussion and a consensus forged
因此，我不會支持這些修正案。
Therefore I will not support these amendments
朱凱廸議員，請發言。
Mr CHU Hoi - dick please speak
我本身也是藍田區區議員，雖然我的年資沒有梁耀忠議員般深，但在這數年時間中，我亦從社區服務中累積了不少經驗，遇過不少奇難雜症。
I am also a District Council member of Lam Tin District . Even though I am not as experienced as Mr LEUNG Yiu - chung I have accumulated experience in district service over these few years and handled a number of strange and difficult issues
所以，對於如何使區議會的工作令更多社區街坊受惠，其實我是有一些看法的。
On the question of how best to make the work of District Councils DCs benefit more kaifongs in the communities actually I have some views
區議會的主要職能是向政府表達意見，特別是一些影響區內居民福祉的事情。
The main function of DC is to convey views to the Government especially on issues affecting the welfare of residents in the districts
區議員對於街坊而言，說得好聽點是"全方位服務站"，說得難聽點就是"萬能插蘇"，所有事情也會找我們幫忙。
For residents to put it mildly DC members are to all intents and purposes full - service stations and to put it bluntly are universal adaptors and they will come to us for help almost over everything
由填表至量血壓，甚至對區內的種種投訴，均由我們區議員一手包辦。
We help them to fill in application forms take blood pressures and to deal with their complaints about various issues in the districts . We DC members have to deal with all of this
此外，區議會或區議員更具備一項重要職能，就是促進社區的整體發展。
DCs or DC members also play an important role in facilitating community development overall which includes enhancing the consultation function of DCs
其中一方面是強化區議會對地區的諮詢，但我們的視野不應該只集中在自己現時的選區，而應該推展至整個大選區，例如我是觀塘區的，便應該推動整個觀塘區的發展及整體社群發展。
Yet we should not confine our vision to our own constituencies and we should promote our work from our own constituencies to the whole district . For example in Kwun Tong District we should promote development and the overall community development of the whole Kwun Tong District
社區發展涉及組織社區內的成員，共同尋找和實踐解決問題的方法，推動整個區域的發展。
This involves organizing members of the community together to identify problems and implement solutions to them thus promoting the development of the district as a whole
很簡單，例如我們希望令鄰舍關係更和睦，鄰居可以自發互相幫忙，這其實是一個很好的目標。
In simple terms it could be our hope to promote harmonious neighbourhood relations such that neighbours will help each other voluntarily and this is a very desirable objective
如果再說得遠大一點，正如我們香港工會聯合會前 任議員"嫻姐"陳婉嫻般，她在啟德問題上，正正推動了"共構、共建、共享"的理念，成功由區議會推動啟德河項目。
In a broader sense the concept of constructing together building together sharing as promoted by former Member of this Council Miss CHAN Yuen - han of the Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions in the issue of Kai Tak was advocated by her in promoting the Kai Tak River project at the district level
這個項目之後將實踐整個社區的發展，使黃大仙的整體居住環境不斷得到改善。
This should be followed by development of the community as a whole so that the overall living environment of Wong Tai Sin could be improved continuously
不過，啟德河項目似乎是一個特殊例子。
However Kai Tak River seems to be an isolated case
現時區議會究竟有否足夠資源鼓勵甚至牽頭進行這類協作發展呢？
I wonder whether DCs have sufficient resources to encourage or even take the lead in such collaborative development?
以區議員的薪津為例，我們現時的每月薪津約為4萬多元，但作為在私樓區工作的區議員，單單租金已經佔總開支四分之一。
In terms of remunerations we have 40,000 - odd a month and we have to pay for rent which alone accounts for a quarter of the total expenditure for offices in private properties
另外還有燈油火蠟的開支，又要印刷工作報告，向街坊匯報，令用以聘請有質素的同事的資源所餘無幾，更何況我們還要委託機構協助進行社區研究呢？
There are also the costs for miscellaneous items utilities and printing of work reports for residents . So we have limited resources in hiring staff of calibre . On top of all this we have to commission various organizations to conduct community studies
所以，我促請政府在改善對區議會和區議員的撥款包括營運津貼時，可以把重點放在如何改善區議會同事即議員助理的薪酬待遇上。
So I urge the Government to focus on improving the remuneration package for our assistants in its effort to increase funding including the operating allowances for DCs
其實，我們一向要求把租金和薪金分開處理？我們不希望租金蠶食了同事的薪酬升幅。
Actually we have been asking for separate treatment for rents and salaries for we do not want the rents to eat into our colleagues salaries
所以，我希望政府面對這個問題。
Therefore I hope the Government can address the problem
代理主席，要推動社區發展，其實還需要整合能力。
Deputy President in order to promote community development we need some ability of integration
民政事務專員要統籌多個部門解決一個社區問題，其實十分困難。
It is indeed very difficult for the District Officers to coordinate the efforts of various departments in solving a community issue
我想向局長分享兩個事例：第一，在我們屋苑外有一幅山坡，要找人協助處理蚊患問題，其實相當困難。
I wish to share with the Secretary two cases First about this slope outside our housing estate it is really very difficult to find anyone to tackle the mosquito nuisances there
蚊患問題理論上由食物環境衞生署處理，但該處卻歸地政總署管理。
Theoretically it should be handled by the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department but the site is managed by the Lands Department
但無奈有關設施的位置其實已經跨界，不屬於觀塘區， 而是由西貢區管理。
Unfortunately the location of the facilities is beyond the lineation of Kwun Tong; it belongs to Sai Kung