Vacancy in Central and Western District Council
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    The Director of Home Affairs will declare by notice in the Gazette tomorrow (March 31) the existence of a vacancy in the Central and Western District Council (Centre Street Constituency).

     The office was held by the late Mr Henry Leung Yiu-cho, an elected member who passed away on March 24, 2006. In accordance with section 26(a) of the District Councils Ordinance (Cap. 547), the office has become vacant.

     The Registration and Electoral Office will arrange for a by-election within three months.

Ends/Thursday, March 30, 2006
Issued at HKT 16:00

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