Government of Macau
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The Government of the Macau
Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China
, are headed by secretariats or commissioners and report directly to the Chief Executive of Macau
. The affairs of the Government are decided by secretaries
, who are appointed by the Chief Executive and endorsed by the Central People's Government
in Beijing
. As a special administrative region of the PRC, Macau has a high degree of autonomy, in light of the "One Country, Two Systems
" policy. The Macau Government, financially independent from the CPG, oversees the affairs of Macau.
(CE) is responsible for the administration of Macau. The affairs of the Government are decided by secretariats
, who are appointed by the Chief Executive and endorsed by the Central People's Government
in Beijing
. The Chief Executive of Macau
replaced the Governor of Macau
after 1999 as head of the government in Macau
. The CE reports to the Central People's Government
of the People's Republic of China
.
The current Chief Executive is Fernando Chui Sai On
.
, but there are fewer heads of departments in Macau
.
A list of government departments are:
Localization of key positions was non-existent prior to the handover, all department heads were Portuguese
. Chinese civil service heads did not appear until after the establishment of the MSAR.
Macau
Macau , also spelled Macao , is, along with Hong Kong, one of the two special administrative regions of the People's Republic of China...
Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China
People's Republic of China
China , officially the People's Republic of China , is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion citizens. Located in East Asia, the country covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometres...
, are headed by secretariats or commissioners and report directly to the Chief Executive of Macau
Chief Executive of Macau
The Chief Executive of Macau is the head of the government of Macau, a special administrative region of the People's Republic of China and a former Portuguese overseas province.Under the Basic Law of Macau, the CE's role is:...
. The affairs of the Government are decided by secretaries
Secretary
A secretary, or administrative assistant, is a person whose work consists of supporting management, including executives, using a variety of project management, communication & organizational skills. These functions may be entirely carried out to assist one other employee or may be for the benefit...
, who are appointed by the Chief Executive and endorsed by the Central People's Government
Central People's Government
The Central People's Government is the central government of the People's Republic of China in Beijing. According to the 1982 Constitution, "Central People's Government" is synonymous with the State Council.-History:...
in Beijing
Beijing
Beijing , also known as Peking , is the capital of the People's Republic of China and one of the most populous cities in the world, with a population of 19,612,368 as of 2010. The city is the country's political, cultural, and educational center, and home to the headquarters for most of China's...
. As a special administrative region of the PRC, Macau has a high degree of autonomy, in light of the "One Country, Two Systems
One country, two systems
"One country, two systems" is an idea originally proposed by Deng Xiaoping, then Paramount Leader of the People's Republic of China , for the reunification of China during the early 1980s...
" policy. The Macau Government, financially independent from the CPG, oversees the affairs of Macau.
Head of Government
The Chief ExecutiveChief Executive of Macau
The Chief Executive of Macau is the head of the government of Macau, a special administrative region of the People's Republic of China and a former Portuguese overseas province.Under the Basic Law of Macau, the CE's role is:...
(CE) is responsible for the administration of Macau. The affairs of the Government are decided by secretariats
Secretary
A secretary, or administrative assistant, is a person whose work consists of supporting management, including executives, using a variety of project management, communication & organizational skills. These functions may be entirely carried out to assist one other employee or may be for the benefit...
, who are appointed by the Chief Executive and endorsed by the Central People's Government
Central People's Government
The Central People's Government is the central government of the People's Republic of China in Beijing. According to the 1982 Constitution, "Central People's Government" is synonymous with the State Council.-History:...
in Beijing
Beijing
Beijing , also known as Peking , is the capital of the People's Republic of China and one of the most populous cities in the world, with a population of 19,612,368 as of 2010. The city is the country's political, cultural, and educational center, and home to the headquarters for most of China's...
. The Chief Executive of Macau
Chief Executive of Macau
The Chief Executive of Macau is the head of the government of Macau, a special administrative region of the People's Republic of China and a former Portuguese overseas province.Under the Basic Law of Macau, the CE's role is:...
replaced the Governor of Macau
Governor of Macau
The Governor of Macau was a Portuguese colonial official who headed the colony of Macau, before 1623 called Captain-major . The post was replaced on December 20, 1999 upon the transfer of administration to the People's Republic of China by the office of the Chief Executive of the Macau Special...
after 1999 as head of the government in Macau
Macau
Macau , also spelled Macao , is, along with Hong Kong, one of the two special administrative regions of the People's Republic of China...
. The CE reports to the Central People's Government
Central People's Government
The Central People's Government is the central government of the People's Republic of China in Beijing. According to the 1982 Constitution, "Central People's Government" is synonymous with the State Council.-History:...
of the People's Republic of China
People's Republic of China
China , officially the People's Republic of China , is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion citizens. Located in East Asia, the country covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometres...
.
The current Chief Executive is Fernando Chui Sai On
Fernando Chui Sai On
Fernando Chui Sai On is the current Chief Executive of Macau, he was the Secretary for Social and Cultural Affairs from 1999 to 2009....
.
Government offices and policy bureaux
The policy bureaux are similar to Hong KongHong 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...
, but there are fewer heads of departments in Macau
Macau
Macau , also spelled Macao , is, along with Hong Kong, one of the two special administrative regions of the People's Republic of China...
.
A list of government departments are:
- Commission Against CorruptionCommission Against Corruption (Macau)The Commission Against Corruption of the Macau was established with the Special Administrative Region in 1999 after China resumes sovereignty, pursuant to article 59 of the its Basic Law and modelled after the Independent Commission Against Corruption of Hong Kong.The CCAC replaced the High...
- Fong Man Chong - Commission of AuditCommission of Audit (Macau)Commission of Audit is the auditor for the government of Macau to aid accountability by conducting independent audits of the government operations...
- Ho Veng On
- Secretariat for Administration and JusticeSecretariat for Administration and Justice (Macau)The Secretariat for Administration and Justice is a department of the government of Macau. The secretariat is responsible for the civil service, legal affairs, and municipal affairs in the region...
- Florinda da Rosa Silva ChanFlorinda da Rosa Silva ChanFlorinda da Rosa Silva Chan is the current Secretary for Administration and Justice and second most senior government official in Macau.... - Secretariat for Economy and FinanceSecretariat for Economy and Finance (Macau)The Secretariat for Economy and Finance is a department of the Macau GovernmentThe Secretariat is responsible for economic, financial and labour affairs the region....
- Francis Tam Pak YuenFrancis Tam Pak YuenFrancis Tam Pak Yuen is the Secretariat for Economy and Finance . Tam has held the position since 1999.-Education:Born in Macau, Tam obtained a British Senior diploma in business management, a diploma in Law of China, and a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of East... - Secretariat for SecuritySecretariat for Security (Macau)The Secretariat for Security is the government department responsible for public safety and security in Macau. The role replaced the former post of Secretary for Public Security...
- Cheong Kuoc VáCheong Kuoc VáCheong Kuoc Vá is the Secretary for Security in Macau.Born in Macau, Cheong joined the Public Security Police Force of Macau upon graduation from Yuet Wah College in 1975... - Secretariat for Social Affairs and CultureSecretariat for Social Affairs and Culture (Macau)The Secretariat for Social Affairs and Culture is a department of the Macau Government...
- Cheong UCheong UCheong U MPA, BPA is the head of the Commission Against Corruption in Macau.Born in China, Cheong went to Hou Kong Secondary School and obtained his bachelor's degree in public administration at the University of Macau's National Institute of Public Administration of Portugal and a Master of... - Secretariat for Transport and Public WorksSecretariat for Transport and Public Works (Macau)The Secretariat for Transport and Public Works is the department of the Macau Government responsible for overseeing a number of the region's important services....
- Lau Si IoLau Si IoLau Si Io is a civil servant in Macau and the current Secretariat for Transport and Public Works since 2007.- Biography :Lau was born and raised in Macau, high school graduated from Yuet Wah College. He obtained an engineering graduate from the University of Calgary...
Pre-1999 government
The structure of the Portuguese administration in Macau was slightly different from the current:- Governor of MacauGovernor of MacauThe Governor of Macau was a Portuguese colonial official who headed the colony of Macau, before 1623 called Captain-major . The post was replaced on December 20, 1999 upon the transfer of administration to the People's Republic of China by the office of the Chief Executive of the Macau Special...
as Head of Government - Secretary for Economic CoordinationSecretary for Economic CoordinationThe Secretary for Economic Coordination a bureau secretary and finance minister in the Portuguese administration in Macau. The Secretary headed the Secretariat for Economic Coordination, which was responsible for financial affairs in the colony...
- Secretary for Transport and Public WorksSecretary for Transport and Public WorksSecretary for Transport and Public Works was a bureau secretary in the Portuguese administration in Macau. The Secretary headed the Secretariat for Transport and Public Works...
- Secretary for Justice (Macau)Secretary for Justice (Macau)Secretary for Justice or Secretaria da Justiça was a bureau secretary and senior law officer in the Portuguese administration in Macau. The Secretary headed the Secretariat for Justice, which was responsible for legal affairs and public prosecution in the colony...
- Secretary for Social Affairs and BudgetSecretary for Social Affairs and BudgetSecretary for Social Affairs and Budget was a member of the Portguese Macau Government. The Secretary headed the Secretariat is responsible for the health and social affairs in the colony....
- Secretary for Public Administration, Education and YouthSecretary for Public Administration, Education and YouthThe Secretary for Public Administration, Education and Youth was a bureau secretary in the Portuguese administration in Macau. The Secretary headed the Secretariat for Public Administration, Education and Youth, which was responsible for the civil service, education and youth affairs in the colony...
- Secretary for Public SecuritySecretary for Public SecurityThe Secretary for Public Security was the top law enforcement officer in Portuguese Macau.The Secretary headed the Secretariat for Public Security, which as responsible for the disciplinary services in Macau...
- Secretary for Communications, Tourism and CultureSecretary for Communications, Tourism and CultureThe Secretary for Communications, Tourism and Culture was bureau secretary in the Portuguese administration in Macau. The Secretary was responsible for communications and promoting the colony of Macau...
Localization of key positions was non-existent prior to the handover, all department heads were Portuguese
Portuguese people
The Portuguese are a nation and ethnic group native to the country of Portugal, in the west of the Iberian peninsula of south-west Europe. Their language is Portuguese, and Roman Catholicism is the predominant religion....
. Chinese civil service heads did not appear until after the establishment of the MSAR.
External links
- Macau SAR Government Portal
- A Brief Introduction of Macau SAR
- Political Structure of Macau SAR
- Casa de Macau - references to former Portuguese secretaries