The Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China (Adopted at the Third Session of the Seventh National People’s Congress on April 4, 1990) 68 Instrument A101 Article 96 With the assistance or authorization of the Central People’s Government, the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region may make appropriate arrangements with foreign states for reciprocal juridical assistance.   Section 5 District Organizations Article 97 District organizations which are not organs of political power may be established in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, to be consulted by the government of the Region on district administration and other affairs, or to be responsible for providing services in such fields as culture, recreation and environmental sanitation. Article 98 The powers and functions of the district organizations and the method for their formation shall be prescribed by law.   Section 6 Public Servants Article 99 Public servants serving in all government departments of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region must be permanent residents of the