The Remonstrance Bureau was an important government agency during the
Song and
Jurchen Jin dynasties. It also existed briefly during the
Ming dynasty between 1380 and 1382. Its main function was to scrutinize documents between the emperor and the central government (
Zhongshu Sheng and
Menxia Sheng), and criticize proposals and policy decisions based on moral and propriety reasons.
The office was first created during the Song dynasty in 1017 or 1020, but it only became important after 1032 during
Emperor Renzong of Song
Emperor Renzong of Song (30 May 1010 – 30 April 1063), personal name Zhao Zhen, was the fourth emperor of the Song dynasty of China. He reigned for about 41 years from 1022 to his death in 1063, and was the longest reigning Song dynasty empe ...
's reign when it was significantly staffed. Thereafter, the Remonstrance Bureau performed independently of the central government.
See also
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District councils of Hong Kong
The district councils, formerly district boards until 1999, are the local councils for the 18 districts of Hong Kong.
History Before establishment
An early basis for the delivery of local services were the Kaifong associations, set up i ...
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Independent Commission Against Corruption (Hong Kong)
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Office of the Ombudsman (Hong Kong)
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Separation of powers
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Urban Council (Hong Kong) ,
Regional Council (Hong Kong)
The Regional Council (RegCo; ) was a municipal council in Hong Kong responsible for municipal services in the New Territories (excluding New Kowloon). Its services were provided by the Regional Services Department, the executive arm of the ...
References
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Government of the Song dynasty
Government of the Jin dynasty (1115–1234)
Government of the Ming dynasty
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