ICAC's clean election drive for Rural Committee polls
2003-8-31
As the Rural Committee (RC) Election will commence this Tuesday (September 2), the ICAC has sent out information booklets to remind candidates and voters of the importance of clean and fair elections, and set up a 24-hour election hotline.
The booklet contains a gist of the Elections (Corrupt and Illegal Conduct) Ordinance (ECICO) and a special section on " Questions and Answers" to help candidates and voters better understand the law.
The ECICO, which has replaced the Corrupt and Illegal Practices Ordinance and is enforced by the ICAC, will apply to the upcoming Rural Committee Election for the first time.
"Voters and candidates may find the ' Questions and Answers' section particularly useful as it is designed to address common concerns in rural polls such as issues related to attending some village dining parties and accepting election donations," an ICAC spokeswoman said.
Also included in the booklet is a checklist of " Dos and Don'ts" as a quick reminder on what should and should not be done in the course of running the elections.
The booklet is also posted on the ICAC's Rural Committee Election webpage ( http://www.icac.org.hk/icac/elect/indexe.html ) for public access.
"We will also provide individual briefings for members of rural organisations upon request, to further explain the provisions of the legislation,” the spokeswoman added.
Meanwhile, the ICAC also runs a 24-hour election hotline 2920 6530 for public enquiries concerning the electoral law and related issues until the end of the month-long RC Election.
Most of the enquiries received through the election hotline concern treating and publication of election advertisements.
Members of the public who wish to lodge complaints about suspected corrupt and illegal conduct in the RC Election can call the 24-hour ICAC Report Centre at 2526 6366.
So far, the ICAC has received four complaints alleging irregularities in relation to the RC Election, such as offering of bribes and provision of refreshments and entertainment at elections.
The booklet contains a gist of the Elections (Corrupt and Illegal Conduct) Ordinance (ECICO) and a special section on " Questions and Answers" to help candidates and voters better understand the law.
The ECICO, which has replaced the Corrupt and Illegal Practices Ordinance and is enforced by the ICAC, will apply to the upcoming Rural Committee Election for the first time.
"Voters and candidates may find the ' Questions and Answers' section particularly useful as it is designed to address common concerns in rural polls such as issues related to attending some village dining parties and accepting election donations," an ICAC spokeswoman said.
Also included in the booklet is a checklist of " Dos and Don'ts" as a quick reminder on what should and should not be done in the course of running the elections.
The booklet is also posted on the ICAC's Rural Committee Election webpage ( http://www.icac.org.hk/icac/elect/indexe.html ) for public access.
"We will also provide individual briefings for members of rural organisations upon request, to further explain the provisions of the legislation,” the spokeswoman added.
Meanwhile, the ICAC also runs a 24-hour election hotline 2920 6530 for public enquiries concerning the electoral law and related issues until the end of the month-long RC Election.
Most of the enquiries received through the election hotline concern treating and publication of election advertisements.
Members of the public who wish to lodge complaints about suspected corrupt and illegal conduct in the RC Election can call the 24-hour ICAC Report Centre at 2526 6366.
So far, the ICAC has received four complaints alleging irregularities in relation to the RC Election, such as offering of bribes and provision of refreshments and entertainment at elections.