1. To advise the Government on the policies and matters relating to the following areas to ensure that the needs of local residents have been catered for:
   • medical services;
   • education and civic education;
   • social welfare services and other related facilities;
   • economic and labour affairs (include labour relations and occupational safety and health);
   • services of the public sector;
   • environmental protection and pollution control;
   • environmental hygiene and food safety; and
   • public works pertaining to the above areas.
2. To undertake or co-operate with relevant government departments and local organisations for the implementation of the following community involvement projects in the district subject to the grant of District Council funds:
• activities to pay close attention to education, civic education and medical services;
• activities to promote community services;
• activities to promote labour relations and occupational safety and health;
• activities to promote environmental awareness;
• activities to enhance awareness of food safety, environmental hygiene and cleanliness among the locals; and
• activities to pay close attention to economic development.
3. To monitor the work of the working groups under the Community Affairs Committee.
4. To support the efforts of government departments, local organisations and voluntary agencies in the provision of social welfare services and facilities for local residents.
5. To handle other work delegated by the District Council as and when necessary.

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