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A government is a body that has the authority to make and the power to enforce laws within a civil, corporate, religious, academic, or other organization or group. In its broadest sense, "to govern" means to administer or supervise, whether over a state, a set group of people, or a collection of assets.
The word government is derived from the Greek Κυβερνήτης (kyvernites), which means "steersman", "governor", "pilot" or "rudder".
Typically, "the government" refers to the executive function. In many countries (particularly those having parliamentary systems), the Government refers to the executive branch of government or a specifically named executive, i.e. the Blair Government (compare to the administration as in the Clinton administration in U.S. usage). The Welsh Assembly Government is the name of the executive branch of Wales, and Scottish Government is the unofficial term to describe the Scottish Executive. In countries using the Westminster system, the party in government will also usually control the legislature.
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Neighborhood revolutionary
Sun, 24 Jun 2007 23:59:04 +0800
Dr Sun Yat-sen roamed the streets of Hong Kong, inspired by what he saw, before overthrowing an age of dynastic Chinese politics and taking it into the modern age. Vaudine England explains
Change of image
Sun, 24 Jun 2007 23:59:04 +0800
Patriotic rituals not your scene? Then mark the 10th anniversary of Hong Kong's handover to China at an art exhibition, suggests Michelle Chan
How not to climb the Matterhorn
Sun, 24 Jun 2007 23:59:04 +0800
A sudden change of weather - even in summer - can turn a hike into a dangerous Swiss misadventure, explains Sheila Norman-Culp.
Among brothers
Sun, 24 Jun 2007 23:59:04 +0800
Author and journalist David Talbot's new book re-examines the assassination of John F Kennedy through his sibling's eyes, writes Robin Abcarian
Coonawarra gone wrong
Sun, 24 Jun 2007 23:59:04 +0800
Modern farming techniques and big business are sapping the Australian region's potential, but there is hope, writes Curtis Marsh
Darkest of romantics
Sun, 24 Jun 2007 23:59:04 +0800
King of goth rock Marilyn Manson finds his inspiration in the pain of the human condition. He talks to Neil McCormick
Throw your weight around
Sun, 24 Jun 2007 23:59:04 +0800
Cardio fitness doesn't take care of the other 600 muscles in our body that also need attention, writes Howard Schneider
Star Shrek shriek
Sun, 24 Jun 2007 23:59:04 +0800
When four of America's top comedic actresses who voice princesses in the latest installment of the ogre franchise end up in the same room, it's chaos to say the least, writes William Booth
Curse of the pirates
Sun, 24 Jun 2007 23:59:04 +0800
A new system that embeds anti-piracy technology into CDs and DVDs is about to make illegal copying a whole lot harder, writes Evelyn Iritani
House rules
Sun, 24 Jun 2007 23:59:04 +0800
British actor Hugh Laurie works hard to make his character in the popular American TV series perfectly unlikable, writes Mary McNamara
Loosening the shackles
Sun, 24 Jun 2007 23:59:04 +0800
Once notorious for their harsh conditions, prisons in India are now busy introducing wide- ranging reforms to help speed up the process of rehabilitating offenders, writes Margot Cohen
Den of redemption
Sun, 24 Jun 2007 23:59:04 +0800
Kuala Lumpur's Downtown Bazaar project is allowing recovering drug dealers and users to put their business skills to work, writes Pauline Jasudason
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Hong Kong Government - Hong Kong governmental web site with information on many government departments and official news of H.K.
Brand Hong Kong - Introduces the Hong Kong government's Brand Hong Kong initiative, the visual identity chosen to represent Hong Kong under this initiative, and guidelines on its usage.
Chief Executive - Provides a biography, speeches and press releases.
Civil and Miscellaneous Lists - Provides a list of councils, boards and committees and miscellaneous lists in connection with the civil establishment.
District Councils - Advises the government in local district affairs.
ESDlife - A directory of public services and links to online services of the government.
Government House - Provides history of the venue, a photo gallery, and information on open days.
HKSAR Government Press Releases - Provides press releases from the Hong Kong Government Information Centre.
Independent Commission Against Corruption - Fights corruption through effective law enforcement, education and prevention.
Independent Police Complaints Council - An independent advisory council appointed by the Chief Executive. Monitors and reviews investigations by the Complaints Against Police Office of complaints made against the Police by the public.
Office of the Ombudsman, Hong Kong - Redresses grievances and addresses issues arising from maladministration in the public sector.
Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data, Hong Kong - Protects personal data privacy of individuals and ensures compliances with the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance in Hong Kong.
Policy Address - Provides the full text and highlights of the policy address delivered annually by the Chief Executive, and relevant webcasts.
Smart ID - Describe the Hong Kong Government's initiative to issue smart ID cards to replace the existing ones. Contains the replacement schedule, introduction of the card's uses, and description of related hardware and software.
The 2006-07 Budget - Provides highlights of the budget speech to be delivered by the Financial Secretary, and webcasting links to the event.
The Executive Council - Assists the Chief Executive in policy-making. Provides list of members and a register of their declared interests.
The Hong Kong Government's Telephone Directory - Provides a searchable directory of officers and hotlines in government bureaux, departments and related organisations.
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World Trade Organization Hong Kong Ministerial Conference - Official site by the Hong Kong government. Includes information about the conference, and special information for participants, non-government organisations and the media.
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