ICAC urges candidates and voters to keep DC Election clean and fair
2011-9-13
The ICAC today (Tuesday) reminds candidates and voters to stay alert to corrupt and illegal practices as nominations for the District Council (DC) Election commence this Thursday (September 15).
The Commission has so far received 18 complaints alleging irregularities relating to the DC Election, mainly concerning offering of bribes to voters.
“To reinforce public awareness of the importance of a clean and fair election, we have rolled out a multi-faceted education and publicity programme,” said ICAC Programme Coordinator (Elections) Ms Lily Chung Lai-tuen.
With the assistance of the Registration and Electoral Office, an information booklet highlighting major provisions of the Elections (Corrupt and Illegal Conduct) Ordinance (ECICO) will be distributed to candidates when they submit their nomination forms.
Featuring a “Questions and Answers” section, the booklet offers practical tips on issues such as election expenses and donations, with a view to reminding candidates and their helpers of the common pitfalls.
“A Dos and Don’ts Checklist is also included in the booklet to serve as a quick reminder,” added Ms Chung.
A newly produced TV and radio commercial has been launched earlier to remind electors that selling their votes for freebies could be as dangerous as treading on a tightrope.
To help candidates, helpers and electors better understand the electoral law in a lively and interesting manner, a video spot series featuring TV artistes Jessica Hester Hsuan and Cheung Tat-ming will be broadcast on the infotainment channel on public bus es, trains and taxis to maximise its reach to the public.
Meanwhile, roving exhibitions are being held in the 18 districts to help electors better understand the ECICO and avoid breaching the law inadvertently, Ms Chung said.
“We have so far provided about 50 briefings for political bodies and district organisations to explain the gist of the provisions.”
A publicity leaflet will also be mailed to voters reminding them to abide by the law.
The ICAC also runs an election hotline 2920 7878 for public enquiries concerning the electoral law and related issues during the election period.
Members of the public who wish to lodge complaints about suspected corrupt and illegal conduct in the DC Election can call the 24-hour ICAC Report Centre at 2526 6366.
The Commission has so far received 18 complaints alleging irregularities relating to the DC Election, mainly concerning offering of bribes to voters.
“To reinforce public awareness of the importance of a clean and fair election, we have rolled out a multi-faceted education and publicity programme,” said ICAC Programme Coordinator (Elections) Ms Lily Chung Lai-tuen.
With the assistance of the Registration and Electoral Office, an information booklet highlighting major provisions of the Elections (Corrupt and Illegal Conduct) Ordinance (ECICO) will be distributed to candidates when they submit their nomination forms.
Featuring a “Questions and Answers” section, the booklet offers practical tips on issues such as election expenses and donations, with a view to reminding candidates and their helpers of the common pitfalls.
“A Dos and Don’ts Checklist is also included in the booklet to serve as a quick reminder,” added Ms Chung.
A newly produced TV and radio commercial has been launched earlier to remind electors that selling their votes for freebies could be as dangerous as treading on a tightrope.
To help candidates, helpers and electors better understand the electoral law in a lively and interesting manner, a video spot series featuring TV artistes Jessica Hester Hsuan and Cheung Tat-ming will be broadcast on the infotainment channel on public bus es, trains and taxis to maximise its reach to the public.
Meanwhile, roving exhibitions are being held in the 18 districts to help electors better understand the ECICO and avoid breaching the law inadvertently, Ms Chung said.
“We have so far provided about 50 briefings for political bodies and district organisations to explain the gist of the provisions.”
A publicity leaflet will also be mailed to voters reminding them to abide by the law.
The ICAC also runs an election hotline 2920 7878 for public enquiries concerning the electoral law and related issues during the election period.
Members of the public who wish to lodge complaints about suspected corrupt and illegal conduct in the DC Election can call the 24-hour ICAC Report Centre at 2526 6366.