Lawmaker, commentator slam Urban Renewal Council’s ‘black box’ workings

2016-04-05 08:05
BY Staff Reporter
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Grassroots lawmaker Antonio Ng Kuok Cheong has accused the recently-established Urban Renewal Council (CRU) of being a “black box” operation and urged the government to ensure the transparency of the council’s workings. 

The lawmaker says in a written interpellation, which he submitted to the Legislative Assembly yesterday, that the government-appointed council’s meetings should be open to the public, namely those focusing on policies and regulations. A copy of the interpellation was sent to the media yesterday.

The council was established last month when it replaced the now-defunct Consultative Committee on the Renewal of Macau’s Old Quarters, chaired by the policy secretary for transport and public works. It is an advisory body to the government on the drafting of urban renewal policies.  

 

Commentator Choi Chi U talks to reporters in Zape yesterday.    Photo: Ian Sio Tou

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