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through the A.G.M. 1974 and to allow time to develop a
more permanent solution to the financial crisis.
Overseas donors were generous in their response also,

so that the 1973 budget is assured and the 1974 seems
also cared for.

As for personnel the Anglican Church at the request of
the Council agreed to second to Hong Kong Christian

Council on half-time basis the Rev. Alan Chan to be the
Acting General Secretary, effective from 1 January, 1973
to A.G.M., 1974.

In order that the Council could become more self-support-

ing in the future, certain explorations were initiated.
And from these has come a proposal to let out one floor.
This proposal is now becoming a reality and we hope that
by August when United Christian Hospital office has moved

out to Kwun Tong, the 5th floor of Christian Centre will
be available for renting.

Constitution Revision

On 14 May, 1973, a Special General Meeting was convened
and unanimously approved the revised Constitution and

By-laws of the Council. The new Constitution will bring
about change of emphasis in several areas.

(1) New Individual Membership Category

Individuals who accept the purpose of the Council
and are members in good standing with their church

Can apply for individual memberships of the Council.

(2) Greater Participation of Member Churches

There shall be an increase of number of representatives
from 4 to 6 to churches whose membership is over

1,500, and the maximum number from 10 to 12. Also
to strength denominational participation, each
denomination is invited to nominate one representa-
tives for election into the Executive Committee.