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Figure 57. Comparison of functions of advisory bodies and statutory bodies Sources: Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, Hong Kong Airport Authority, JTC Corporation, Hong Kong Logistics Development Council, and Hong Kong Maritime and Port BoardNatureLand undermanagement- Area (ha)- PropertiesFinanciallyindependentFull-time staffHong KongLogisticsDevelopmentCouncilHong KongTradeDevelopmentCouncilHong KongScience andTechnologyParksCorporationHong KongAirportAuthoritySingaporeJTCCorporationHong KongMaritime andPort BoardAdvisory BodyN/A N/A N/A 242 1,255 7,000N/A N/A N/AAdvisory Body Statutory BodyScience Park, andindustrial estatesin Hong KongHong KongInternationalAirportIndustrial landin SingaporeStatutory Body Statutory Body Statutory BodyThese examples demonstrate that advisory bodies alone lack the power to implement development initiatives. A separate entity with greater autonomy and flexibility is needed if the Government is determined to foster continual growth of the logistics sector. 91