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The purpose of the Consultations was to examine together our
working relations, the suitability of the new structure, and the
programmes of the Council and its related organizations for a
better understanding and involvement.

VIII. SUGGESTION FOR SPECIAL SUNDAYS, 1969
In view of the need for uniformity in emphasising various
phases of our Christian concern? the Council has asked all churches
in Hong Kong to observe the following Special Sundays for 1969:

Christian Unity Sunday January 19th (3rd Sunday)

Labour Sunday April 27th (4th Sunday)
Christian Family Life Sunday May 11th (2nd Sunday)
Y. M. C. A. Sunday June 8th (2nd Sunday)
Christian Citizenship Sunday July 13th (2nd Sunday)

Christian Literature Sunday September28th (4th Sunday)
World Wide Holy Communion Sunday October 3th (1st Sunday)

Medical Sunday October 19th (3rd Sunday)
Bible Sunday December l4th (2nd Sunday)

We are happy to report that many churches have cooperated in
this joint effort.

IX. RESTRUCTURE OF THE COUNCIL

Since 1964 the Hong Kong Christian Council has been considering
various methods and proposals for a general re-organization.

Beginning in December of 1967, the Executive Committee established
a sub-committee on reorganization which has been meeting and reporting
regularly with proposals for the approval of the Executive Committee.

At the Council's Annual General Meeting held on 13th May, 1968,
the following action was taken:

"that the restructure of the Council be approved in principle
for one year's trial."

The Executive Staff of the Council at its fall retreat, suggested
further alterations in structure in order to give greater unity,
coordination and thrust to the programme of the Council while
maintaining sufficient flexibility and diversity to accomplish the
task. Following suggestions of the staff, the Executive Committee
recommended on 24th March, 1969 the following proposals to the
Annual General Meeting:

A. Auxiliary Organizations

That auxiliary organizations maintain their present powers
and authorities but be accountable to the Hong Kong Christian
Council in the following ways.

(1) The Director of the auxiliary body should be appointed by
the Christian Council upon nomination of the ex-auxiliary
committee.

(2) The budgets, constitution, revisions in constitution and
major changes in policy should be submitted to the Council
for approval.

(3) There should be regular reports on the progress of the work
and an annual audited account be submitted.

(4) The Christian Council should name two members of the
executive committee to the board or committee of the
auxiliary organization.