Chinese Temples Committee
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The Chinese Temples Committee (華人廟宇委員會) is a statutory body in Hong Kong
established under the Chinese Temples Ordinance (華人廟宇條例) (Cap. 153). It is mainly responsible for the operation and management of twenty-four temples directly under its management. It also handles temple registration. There are 19 additional temples, of which management has been delegated to other organizations.
The Committee is chaired by the Secretary for Home Affairs
. It consists of eight persons, including the chairman of the Board of Directors of the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals
and six persons appointed by the Secretary for Home Affairs through delegated authority by the Chief Executive
.
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
established under the Chinese Temples Ordinance (華人廟宇條例) (Cap. 153). It is mainly responsible for the operation and management of twenty-four temples directly under its management. It also handles temple registration. There are 19 additional temples, of which management has been delegated to other organizations.
The Committee is chaired by the Secretary for Home Affairs
Secretary for Home Affairs
The Secretary for Home Affairs is the head of the Home Affairs Bureau of the Government of Hong Kong, which is responsible for local issues, and the provision of community, leisure, and cultural services.-List of office holders:*Donald Luddington 1971-1973...
. It consists of eight persons, including the chairman of the Board of Directors of the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals
Tung Wah Group of Hospitals
The Tung Wah Group of Hospitals , with a long history from 1870, is the oldest and the largest charitable organisation in Hong Kong. Their education Services and Community Services to the community with a total of 194 service centres spreading over the territory of Hong Kong.Although it appears a...
and six persons appointed by the Secretary for Home Affairs through delegated authority by the Chief Executive
Chief Executive of Hong Kong
The Chief Executive of Hong Kong is the President of the Executive Council of Hong Kong and head of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. The position was created to replace the Governor of Hong Kong, who was the head of the Hong Kong government during British rule...
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