Commercial (First) facts for kids

The Commercial (First) is a special voting group in Hong Kong that helps choose members for the Legislative Council of Hong Kong. It's like a dedicated election area for people involved in the business world. This voting group was first set up in 1998.

What is the Legislative Council of Hong Kong?

The Legislative Council of Hong Kong, often called "LegCo," is like Hong Kong's parliament or main law-making body. Its job is to create, change, and remove laws for Hong Kong. It also approves the government's budget and discusses important issues.

How Does LegCo Work?

LegCo is made up of many members who are elected by the people of Hong Kong. These members represent different parts of society. Some members are chosen through direct elections where everyone can vote. Others are chosen through special groups called "functional constituencies."

What is a Functional Constituency?

A functional constituency is a special way of voting where people are grouped together based on their job or profession. Instead of voting based on where they live, they vote based on what they do for a living.

Why Have Functional Constituencies?

The idea behind functional constituencies is to make sure that different important parts of society, like businesses, teachers, doctors, or lawyers, have a voice in the government. This helps ensure that laws consider the needs of these specific groups.

The Commercial (First) Group

The Commercial (First) functional constituency specifically represents people involved in the commercial industry. This means members of certain business associations and groups get to vote in this constituency. It's a way for the business community to elect someone who will represent their interests in the Legislative Council.

• This constituency was created in 1998.
• It allows people from various commercial associations to vote for their representative.
• The goal is to ensure the business sector's views are heard in law-making.