Departments and Agencies

Architectural Services Department Architectural Services Department- Develops and maintains government buildings and facilities. Buildings Department Buildings Department- Sets and enforces standards of safety, health and environment for private buildings and building works in Hong Kong. Intellectual Property Department Intellectual Property Department- To provide high-quality and responsive patent, trademark and designs registration services to the public in Hong Kong, China. Hong Kong Housing Authority And Housing Department Hong Kong Housing Authority And Housing Department- The Housing Authority, a statutory body established under the Housing Ordinance, is responsible for determining and implementin… Lands Department Lands Department- Short term tenancy, pre-sale consents, practice notes and circulars, map sales, tender information, service desk, news and events, and department history. Water Supplies Department Water Supplies Department- News and events, customer information and services, plumbing and engineering, information and publications, press releases and tender notices, education… Companies Registry Companies Registry- Provide information on company registry in Hong Kong Trade and Industry Department Trade and Industry Department- responsible for conducting Hong Kong's international trade relations, implementing trade policies and agreements, as well as providing general suppo… Hong Kong Public Libraries Hong Kong Public Libraries- Provides free library facilities to the public, promotes literary research, and organises cultural activities. Contains library locations and informati… Civil Aid Service, Hong Kong Civil Aid Service, Hong Kong- To provide supplementary resources to augment regular emergency services for maintaining a safe and stable society. Hong Kong Observatory Hong Kong Observatory- Provides weather forecasting, tropical cyclone warning, radiation monitoring and assessment, and various other meteorological and geophysical services. Food and Environmental Hygiene Department Food and Environmental Hygiene Department- To ensure that food is fit for human consumption and to maintain a clean and hygienic living environment for the people of Hong Kong Planning Department Planning Department- Prepares town plans to guide the proper use and development of land. Social Welfare Department Social Welfare Department- Provide social welfare and assist NGO welfare organizations Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department- Provides information on the department's work, quarantine information and introduction to country and marine parks. Legal Aid Department Legal Aid Department- Latest news, general information, legal aid schemes, panel, and ordinances, and publications. Civil Aviation Department Civil Aviation Department- Regulates the air transport system in Hong Kong. Provides details of the prohibition area around Hong Kong Disneyland. Information Services Department Information Services Department- Serves as the Government's public relations consultant, publisher, advertising agent and news agency. Leisure and Cultural Services Department Leisure and Cultural Services Department- Organises services and activities related to leisure, sports, culture and the arts. Labour Department Labour Department- Provides information related to labour and employment, latest news and publications. Invest Hong Kong Invest Hong Kong- Promotes inward investment by providing assistance to corporations looking for investment opportunities in Hong Kong. On Screen Manitoba On Screen Manitoba- Represents, promotes and grows the Manitoba media production industry. Calligraphers Guild of Manitoba Calligraphers Guild of Manitoba- Exists to promote calligraphy, to encourage all forms of its expression and to provide opportunities for artistic and technical development. Manitoba Society of Artists Manitoba Society of Artists- Established in 1902 to promote visual arts within the province. Includes member list, application, executive board, events calendar and galleries. Manitoba Square And Round Dance Federation Manitoba Square And Round Dance Federation- The all-volunteer coordinating body for provincial square, round, clog, and line dancing. Includes executive information, club details … Manitoba Film and Sound Manitoba Film and Sound- Encouraging the development of the Manitoba film and music industries through funding and promotional services. Toby Bartlett Toby Bartlett- A visual artist operating in the mediums of art direction, photography, sculpture and new media consulting. Includes portfolio and client list. Associated Manitoba Arts Festivals Associated Manitoba Arts Festivals- Information, programs and services on the festival movement. Manitoba Association of Architects Manitoba Association of Architects- A self-governing professional association. Manitoba Association of Landscape Architects (MALA) Manitoba Association of Landscape Architects (MALA)- Dedicated to advance and promote the profession and serve as an advocate. Includes directory of firms, FAQs, events, member lo…