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HONG KONG, Oct. 24 (UPI) -- Leaders of Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement said Friday they would seek a poll to determine if city authorities' proposals should be accepted.

The major protest groups -- Occupy Central, the Hong Kong Federation of Students and Scholarism -- will hold a vote Sunday evening. They will determine the level of support of two proposed actions: that of discussing the 2017 election methods in a multilateral platform, and whether a report by Hong Kong officials to Beijing would have any use.

The Chinese central government's insistence that candidates for elected offices be vetted by Beijing is the root cause of demonstrations, protests and street closings in Hong Kong for several weeks. The protesters have called for constitutional changes, including full democracy in Hong Kong, starting in 2015.

Protest leaders and city officials held their first meeting Tuesday but little progress was made. The lead government negotiator, Carrie Lam, suggested the city send a report to Beijing, outlining the protesters' grievances, as well as a proposal to establish a platform for future dialogue between protesters and the city government.

She stressed, though, Hong Kong could not "decide on its own political development"; it remains one of China's special administrative regions.

HKFS leader Alex Chow dismissed the government's offers, but Thursday told followers they would have input on the proposals.

"The government always says that the students don't represent the people in the plaza and Hong Kong citizens, so we are here to make all our voices heard and we will tell the government clearly what we think."

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HONG KONG: Hong Kongs former leader Friday urged democracy demonstrators to leave the streets calling their protest a gross violation as he warned the consequences of continuing the rallies beyond a month were very serious.

Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kongs first chief executive after the 1997 handover who was himself ousted after huge protests, said the movement needed to be brought peacefully to an end.

We need to end this occupation because not only is it hurting livelihood of people but its a gross violation of the law, Tung told reporters during his first public comments since the protests began nearly four weeks ago.

One month is a long time already and the consequences of prolonging this occupation is very, very serious, he said of the movements impact on the citys economy.

Parts of the city have been paralysed by 27 days of rock blocks and mass rallies calling on Beijing to rescind its insistence that Hong Kongs next leader be vetted by a loyalist committee ahead of the 2017 elections.

Tung also lent his support to the citys embattled leader Leung Chun-ying.

What he is looking for is a peaceful ending to the occupation, he is very calm and rational in dealing with this issue, he said.

During this time where there are many risks, I feel he has performed very well and has also gained the trust of the Chinese government.

Tung had his own share of troubles in handling pro-democracy protests when 500,000 people took part in a rally against a proposed national security bill in 2003, forcing his administration to shelve it.

It was a key factor in his resignation eighteen months later.

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Published October 24, 2014

A mask is seen on the road near a barricade at the occupied area in Central of Hong Kong Thursday, Oct. 23, 2014. As thousands of protesters block city streets demanding democratic reforms, the future of Hong Kong's exclusive some would say purposefully opaque election committee may prove key to defusing a high-stakes political standoff that has dragged on for nearly a month. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)(The Associated Press)

A plant with words cutout "To grow freedom, to speak freedom" is displayed at the occupied area in Central of Hong Kong Thursday, Oct. 23, 2014. As thousands of protesters block city streets demanding democratic reforms, the future of Hong Kong's exclusive some would say purposefully opaque election committee may prove key to defusing a high-stakes political standoff that has dragged on for nearly a month. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)(The Associated Press)

Police officers sit next to a placard reads "Hong Kong and Taiwan share with one heart through thick and thin" at the occupied area in Central of Hong Kong Thursday, Oct. 23, 2014. As thousands of protesters block city streets demanding democratic reforms, the future of Hong Kong's exclusive some would say purposefully opaque election committee may prove key to defusing a high-stakes political standoff that has dragged on for nearly a month. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)(The Associated Press)

A man shaped sculpture is displayed as the protesters occupy the main road in Central, Hong Kong, Thursday, Oct. 23, 2014. As thousands of protesters block city streets demanding democratic reforms, the future of Hong Kong's exclusive some would say purposefully opaque election committee may prove key to defusing a high-stakes political standoff that has dragged on for nearly a month. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)(The Associated Press)

People walk pass a barricade in the occupied area of Central, Hong Kong, Thursday, Oct. 23, 2014. As thousands of protesters block city streets demanding democratic reforms, the future of Hong Kong's exclusive some would say purposefully opaque election committee may prove key to defusing a high-stakes political standoff that has dragged on for nearly a month. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)(The Associated Press)

HONG KONG Pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong plan to hold a spot referendum Sunday on whether to stay in the streets or accept government offers for more talks and clear their protest camps.

The three main groups behind the demonstrations said Thursday they would register public opinion at the main downtown protest site, where thousands remain camped out.

Hong Kong's government has offered to submit a report to the central government noting the protesters' unhappiness with a Beijing-dictated plan to have a 1,200-person committee pick candidates for the city's top leader in 2017 elections.

Protesters say the committee is weighted toward the central government's preferences and should be scrapped or at least reformed to better represent the Asian financial capital of 7.2 million people.

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