Tai Po District Council
| Tai Po District Council 大埔區議會 | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Type | |
| Type | |
| Leadership | |
Chair | |
Vice-Chair |
Wong Pik-kiu, DAB |
| Structure | |
| Seats |
21 councillors consisting of 19 elected and 2 ex officio members |
|
6 / 21 | |
|
3 / 21 | |
|
2 / 21 | |
|
1 / 21 | |
|
10 / 21 | |
| Elections | |
| First past the post | |
Last election | 22 November 2015 |
| Meeting place | |
 | |
| 4/F, Tai Po Complex, 8 Heung Sze Wui Street, Tai Po, New Territories | |
| Website | |
|
www | |
Tai Po District Council (Chinese: 大埔區議會) is the district council for the Tai Po District in Hong Kong. It is one of 18 district council. Tai Po District currently consists of 21 members, of which the district is divided into 19 constituencies, electing a total of 19 with 2 ex-officio members who are the Tai Po and Sai Kung North rural committee chairmen. The latest election was held on 22 November 2015.
Political control
Since 1982 political control of the council has been held by the following parties:
| Camp in control | Largest party | Years |
|---|---|---|
| No Overall Control | None | 1982 - 1985 |
| No Overall Control | Reform Club | 1985 - 1988 |
| No Overall Control | Meeting Point | 1988 - 1991 |
| No Overall Control | LDF | 1991 - 1994 |
| Pro-Beijing | Liberal | 1994 - 1997 |
| Pro-Beijing | Liberal | 1997 - 1999 |
| Pro-Beijing | Democratic | 2000 - 2003 |
| Pro-Beijing | Democratic | 2004 - 2007 |
| Pro-Beijing | DAB | 2008 - 2011 |
| Pro-Beijing | DAB | 2012 - 2015 |
| Pro-Beijing | DAB | 2016–present |
Members represented
| Code | Constituency | Name | Political affiliation | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P01 | Tai Po Hui | Li Kwok-ying | DAB | ||
| P02 | Tai Po Central | Au Chun-wah | Democratic | ||
| P03 | Chung Ting | Eric Tam Wing-fun | DAB | ||
| P04 | Tai Yuen | Cheng Chun-ping | DAB | ||
| P05 | Fu Heng | Yam Man-chuen | Independent | ||
| P06 | Yee Fu | Yam Kai-bong | Neo Democrats | ||
| P07 | Fu Ming Sun | Kwan Wing-yip | Neo Democrats | ||
| P08 | Kwong Fuk & Plover Cove | Wong Pik-kiu | DAB | ||
| P09 | Wang Fuk | Clement Woo Kin-man | DAB | ||
| P10 | Tai Po Kau | Chan Siu-kuen | Independent | ||
| P11 | Wan Tau-tong | Yu Chi-wing | Independent | ||
| P12 | San Fu | Lo Hiu-fung | Independent | ||
| P13 | Lam Tsuen Valley | Chan Cho-leung | BPA | [1] | |
| P14 | Po Nga | Chow Yuen-wai | Neo Democrats | ||
| P15 | Tai Wo | Cheng Chun-wo | Independent | ||
| P16 | Old Market & Serenity | Lau Yung-wai | Independent | ||
| P17 | Hong Lok Yuen | Patrick Tang Ming-tai | Independent | ||
| P18 | Shuen Wan | Lau Chee-sing | Independent | ||
| P19 | Sai Kung North | Rex Li Wah-kwong | BPA | ||
| Ex Officio | Tai Po Rural Committee Chairman | Cheung Hok-ming | DAB | [1] | |
| Sai Kung North Rural Committee Chairman | Li Yiu-ban | Independent | |||
Leadership
Chairs
Since 1985, the chairman is elected by all the members of the board:
| Chairman | Years | Political Affiliation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Chan Chun-yuen | ?–1985 | District Officer | |
| Ho Yung-sang | 1985–1994 | Heung Yee Kuk | |
| Cheung Hok-ming | 1994–2003 | DAB/Heung Yee Kuk | |
| Cheng Chun-ping | 2004–2007 | DAB | |
| Cheung Hok-ming | 2008–present | DAB/Heung Yee Kuk | |
Vice Chairs
| Vice Chairman | Years | Political Affiliation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheng Chun-ping | 2000–2003 | DAB | |
| Wan Kwok-lim | 2004–2007 | Independent | |
| Man Chen-fai | 2008–present | Heung Yee Kuk | |
References
- 1 2 "Tai Po District Council - DC Members Details". Retrieved 12 March 2013.
Coordinates: 22°26′46″N 114°10′00″E / 22.4461°N 114.1666°E
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