“public officer” (公職人員), in relation to the period before 1 July 1997, includes the Governor, the Governor in Council and any employee of the Government of Hong Kong, and in relation to the period after 30 June 1997, includes the Chief Executive, the Chief Executive in Council and any employee of the Government of the HKSAR.
PART II
Bills Passed by the Provisional Legislative Council Confirmed
3. Bills passed by the Provisional Legislative Council confirmed
The Bills listed in Schedule 1 as passed by the Provisional Legislative Council before 1 July 1997 in anticipation of the reunification are confirmed and subject to the signing and promulgation thereof by the Chief Executive shall have the full force and effect of law.
PART III
Judges of Court of Final Appeal and Chief Judge of High Court
4. Endorsement of appointment of judges
The appointments listed in Schedule 2 are endorsed by the Provisional Legislative Council.
PART IV
Interpretation of Laws Previously in Force
5. Section added
The Interpretation and General Clauses Ordinance (Cap. 1) is amended by adding—
