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The Legislative Council Building, Hong Kong or the Legco as it is also known, is located in the central district of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of People's Republic of China. After Hong Kong became a Special Administrative Region, HKSAR, of China, in the year 1997, and was given legislative powers, the Legislative Council was established. Articles 66 to 79 of the Basic Law provide for the formation, term of office, powers and functions of the Legislative Council. The Legislative Council performs the function of enacting laws; examining and approving budgets, taxation and public expenditure; and monitoring the work of the Government. Additionally, the Legislative Council of the HKSAR has also been given the power to take part in the appointment and removal of the judges of the Court of Final Appeal and the Chief Judge of the High Court. It also has the power to impeach the Chief Executive. Since the time of its establishment the Legislative Council has undergone many changes keeping in pace with the changing times. Some of the changes are also evident in the Legislative Council Building in Hong Kong. The Legco Building, Hong Kong was originally built to house the Supreme Court in the year 1912. It is reminiscent of the old Victorian architecture, excepting the roofs, which are styled in accordance with the Chinese tradition. At present the Legislative Council Building, Hong Kong, acts as an important center for political discussions rather than a political organ. The Legislative Council Building, Hong Kong is a Cenotaph, in the memory of those who lost their precious lives in the World Wars I and II. You will have no problems in finding the Central District, and once you are there you will see some of the finest examples of historic and modern architecture. Out of them the Legislative Council Building is one, which has bravely withstood the attacks of time and weather. So take a bus from the nearest bus stop and get down in the Central District bus Stop to have a look at it. You can even hire a car and reach there if you have enough funds!
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