OMELCO: The Emergence of a Legislative Staff Agency

Abstract

In conjunction with the recent transformation of the Legislative Council into a more representative institution, there have been changes in the amount, type, and function of its legislative staff. This article highlights the evolution of the traditional legislative staff agency, OMELCO, as well as the growth of personal staff for the Members. Emphasis is on the functions of Hong Kong’s legislative staff with evaluation of its utilization assisted by comparative references. This analysis is facilitated by the use of data from interviews conducted in 1987-88 and 1992-93 with staff of OMELCO and personal staff as well as with the Members of the Legislative Council.

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Kathleen Cheek-Milby

Kathleen Cheek-Milby is Assistant Professor of Political Science at Temple University, Japan.