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AS a new era dawns for , the newly elected Fourth Term Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), Leung Chun-ying, addresses his priorities for Hong Kong and his vision for a positive and fruitful working relationship with the civil service.

Newly elected HKSAR Chief Executive, Leung Chun-ying, talks to the Civil Service Newsletter (CSN) Editorial Board.

“My vision for Hong Kong can be summed up Top priorities in one short sentence,” says Mr Leung. “I would Addressing initiatives set out in his policy like to build Hong Kong, together with the rest of platform, Mr Leung lists his top priorities and explains the community, into a more prosperous, just and how he will deliver on these election promises. progressive society.” “Housing is a key issue,” says Mr Leung without Expanding upon this vision, Mr Leung explains any hesitation. “While there are short-term and that Hong Kong can leverage upon opportunities medium-term measures that could be introduced, for economic development that will be abundant they would not fundamentally solve the housing in the future, particularly the opportunities offered problem. For example, in my manifesto, I pledged to the city by the Central Government in the form to allow non-public housing residents to buy Home of the Mainland and Hong Kong Closer Economic Ownership Scheme units in the secondary market Partnership Arrangement (CEPA), the National without having to pay a premium.” Twelfth Five-year Plan and the 36 measures that Vice-Premier Li Keqiang promulgated in August last year.

“We can make better use of these opportunities by working closely with the business sector in a more proactive way,” explains Mr Leung. “If we can achieve a higher rate of economic growth, we can use the additional resources to address a number of deep-seated problems that we are facing – housing, poverty, an ageing society, health care and the environment.” Mr Leung visited a home of Chai Wan residents on June 9, 2012.

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a strong case for us to consider providing escalators or lifts to make access easier for residents. It is necessary for us to take a broader view on the needs of the elderly in Hong Kong.”

Mr Leung lists health care as another priority, especially as it relates to the needs of an ageing society. “At the moment we plough around

Mr Leung enjoys a light moment during his interview with the CSN Editorial Board. $40 billion per year into public health care. When the population becomes ageing, we may need “I have in mind 5,000 quotas of this kind in the more and should try our best to utilise the surplus first year, but this will only address the needs of capacity of the private sector. The public-private 5,000 families in Hong Kong. To effectively tackle interface is something we should definitely look at the housing problem at source, we will have to find more closely.” new land. The result of this initiative will however not be obviously felt within the next five years.” Addressing the issue of the environment, Mr Leung explains that under the Basic Law, the “Poverty is next on my list of priorities,” Government is obliged to keep a balanced budget. continues Mr Leung. “Not so much the wealth gap However, it is acknowledged that Hong Kong has that often makes headlines. I am more concerned about $600 billion in fiscal reserves built up over about poverty per se. This issue is not something the years. that top income earners in Hong Kong can relate to and that is why I supported the introduction of “If necessary, I am prepared to call on part of the Statutory Minimum Wage, which came into these reserves to deal with environmental issues,” force in May last year. Going forward, we can do states Mr Leung. “We need to repay the debt more on addressing poverty and do so effectively. that we owe to the environment. Hong Kong is a I will re-establish the Commission on Poverty. I beautiful city with a deep harbour and green hills. have announced the setting up of the Preparatory If we can manage to clean up the environment, Task Force of which I shall be the chairman, which whether in relation to waste disposal or air quality, will look at a new set of terms of reference for Hong Kong would be one of the prettiest cities in the Commission.” the world.”

“We also need to prepare for an ageing society,” Chief Executive for the people says Mr Leung. “Apart from taking care of the “It is important for the Chief Executive and his financial needs of those who cannot support political team to reach out to the people,” says themselves after retirement, we should look at things Mr Leung. “We need to closely re-engage people. like the social and physical fabric of Hong Kong. During my election campaign, whether speaking in a For example, 30 or 40 years ago, many housing public square or outside an MTR station exit, I stated estates were built on hill slopes and were relatively that Hong Kong belongs to all 7 million people and I easily accessible to tenants back in their 40s, but am accountable to the whole of Hong Kong. I want these residents are now in their 70s or 80s. There is to listen to the views of Hong Kong people and

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bring those views on board in my policy formulation. “For instance, we have our own currency, This engagement with people across Hong Kong will and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority which is carry on throughout my term and will apply to my essentially a central bank. We also have the Office of political team, too.” the Commissioner of Insurance and the Securities and Futures Commission etc. We also have the power to “I will also do my very best to get the necessary make our own laws, whereas most cities’ governments support from the Legislative Council (LegCo) for my only make bylaws.” initiatives,” adds Mr Leung. “My office has since the day of my election been doing its best and trying “Unlike other places in the world, we do not its hardest. I will endeavour to work with LegCo have that second or third layer of government in members across the entire political spectrum because boroughs, counties or prefectures. The HKSAR I am the Chief Executive of Hong Kong. I have no Government carries out duties that are equivalent party affiliations and would work with people across to the three distinct levels of bureaucracy of most the political spectrum.” other societies, so our civil service colleagues are very busy.” Partnership with civil servants “On the second day following my election, “The political appointment system is still a I invited representatives of all major civil service work in progress. Though we have this system for unions and associations to talk about their work, about 10 years, we still have a rather thin political their employment conditions, and general matters layer here in Hong Kong. Even after reorganisation of mutual interest. I think our colleagues appreciated of the government secretariat, there are no more the initiative,” says Mr Leung. “A couple of months than 24 principal officials - 3 senior secretaries, 2 later I invited them again to come to my office and deputy senior secretaries, 14 bureau secretaries and continue this dialogue. I want to emphasise the 5 special appointees - to look after the whole of importance I attach to a partnership among myself, Hong Kong and discharge duties akin to those of my political team and the civil service.” a central government, municipal governments and district governments. Every now and then, we need “I use three Chinese characters to describe in senior civil servants to double up and play political a nutshell my overall relationship with colleagues roles. This is not normal. We need to develop the in the civil service: “聽” to listen to (their views), accountability system to ensure there are enough “定” to make decisions, and “撐” to defend (the political appointees to take Hong Kong forward so civil service).” that one day this doubling up and playing of political roles by senior civil servants will disappear.” Political neutrality of the civil service “Although we are in a city, the HKSAR Government actually does three levels of work. As we enjoy a high degree of autonomy, there are also responsibilities we are carrying that are similar to those of a central government and unmatched in other cities of the world,” states Mr Leung.

Mr Leung surrounded by his Office’s staff.

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“This brings us to the question of how I see “I appreciate all the efforts of our dedicated, the political neutrality of civil servants. My responsible, professional, capable and efficient civil definition of political neutrality of the civil service servants. As the Chief Executive, I would like to listen is no different from the accepted view of political to our colleagues to see how I can make their work neutrality within the civil service. We do not need more rewarding and satisfying. I have been told to reinvent the concept, but the key issue is to how important it is for colleagues to have a strong properly develop and staff the political layer, so sense of job satisfaction and for their work to be that the civil servants would not be called upon appreciated by seniors in government and the public to play political roles. This would be fairer to the at large, thus one of my objectives is to bring the civil servants.” sense of pride and honour to the civil service.”

Effective and efficient governance Chief Executive beyond the office “In relation to achieving effective and “I probably need five more hours a day since my efficient governance, I have two major objectives election,” says Mr Leung with a laugh. “However, in mind,” says Mr Leung. “Firstly, engaging the two changes have indeed slipped into my life since people so that we have public support for what my election. Firstly, I do not have enough time to we do. Secondly, addressing the administrative swim. Secondly, I miss tending my garden and my efficiency. We can look at possible reform home-grown vegetables. I like to grow vegetables or improvement in the area of administrative such as pak choi and also grow some fruit. However, efficiency. We have an Efficiency Unit that does a I do not really have time recently. When I tend my great deal of work on this.” garden, I feel totally relaxed and everything else seems to disappear. From time to time, I would give “I also regard manpower as the greatest my friends starter kits of amaryllis bulbs to encourage challenge facing the civil service in the future, them to start this very relaxing, therapeutic and especially in those bureaux and departments rewarding hobby. I also enjoy socialising with my directly involved in the areas of priority I listed earlier, friends and getting together to discuss things that namely housing, poverty, health care, an ageing interest me beyond the realm of government.” society, and the environment.” “I also miss my three children, two daughters The civil service five years from now and a son, aged 19, 21 and 23. They are all studying “I do not have any particular view at the in the United Kingdom. My son is currently doing moment as to where I see the civil service in five his PhD research at the University of Cambridge and years’ time,” says Mr Leung. “However, I would is very committed to this, like to take this opportunity to say how very much but his mother is trying to I appreciate the work of the civil service. I had convince him to make a been in the Executive Council as a non-official short visit back to Hong member for 14 years and had been in other Kong to see his father, government committees before, so I have long the new Chief Executive.” experience of working with civil service colleagues.”

Mr and Mrs Leung and three children when they were small.

6 honesty and integrity honesty and integrity honesty and integrity honesty and integrity Features Better services, greater rewards Hong Kong Observatory

THE Hong Kong Observatory (HKO) has always recognised that feedback and support from the public are the best motivation to drive us forward in the provision of better services. Having been involved in presenting HKO’s successful bid for honours under the Civil Service Outstanding Service Award Scheme 2011 and after HKO won the Gold Prize in the Departmental Service Enhancement Award (Small Department) under the Scheme, Acting Assistant Director of the HKO (Radiation Monitoring and Assessment), Edwin Lai Sau-tak is most impressed by the way the adjudication process has enabled colleagues involved in development work to better appreciate the application value HKO strives to deliver weather information more of their efforts and the possibilities ahead. effectively and efficiently through new platforms.

The highlight of the 2011 bid is the web- tech-savvy smart phone users. It opens based application “MyObservatory”, which is also up a mobile platform through which available in mobile, iPhone and Android versions*. more instantaneous and user-relevant Hong Kong is a fast-paced city with a high regional weather information can be expectation of efficiency and weather information provided. In fact, the application is so is a highly changeable product that requires popular that for several months after timeliness in delivery. In providing a reliable weather its launch, it was ranked top among the “MyObservatory” service to the public, part of the challenge is how to iPhone App Store’s free weather “apps”. smart phone “app”. keep pace with the quick tempo. To reach out to the younger generations that “MyObservatory” is a location-based weather are used to sharing videos online, HKO has set service. By making use of positioning software to up a “Social Networking Meteorological Service estimate the user’s location, it provides the latest Team” to produce short videos for uploading to observations, including temperature, relative humidity, YouTube. With HKO staff presenting the information rainfall, wind direction, wind speed and weather on camera in an in-depth yet easy-to-understand photos from weather stations nearby. Users can also manner, the clips focus on a wide range of topics, specify locations of interest via the map interface or including meteorological knowledge and weather the table menu. The application also provides other information, as well as HKO’s latest news and popular information, such as 7-day weather forecasts, activities. This enables HKO to move away from the radar images and information on tropical cyclones, conventional pictorial or text presentations in the as well as a link to the location-specific Lightning delivery of weather messages to the public. Alert webpage, with an automatic setting of lightning alerts over the place where the user is located. The production team has found the experience most rewarding, as it offers a valuable opportunity Mobile phones are no longer just devices for for them to demonstrate how various activities voice communications. With the advent of smart and development efforts within HKO can be phones, instant online news and information are now meaningfully integrated for a more dynamic delivery a simple finger swipe away. Taking advantage of the of information. widespread popularity of smart phone technology, “MyObservatory” is an application developed for * Please refer to: http://www.weather.gov.hk/myobservatory_e.htm 7 honesty and integrity honesty and integrity Features honesty and integrity honesty and integrity Awards for IMMD teams’ dedication to timely support and strict enforcement Immigration Department

TWO outstanding Immigration Department (IMMD) teams, namely the Assistance to Hong Kong Residents Unit and the Immigration Task Force, have been honoured for their dedication, hard work and outstanding results as recipients of two Gold Prizes in the Crisis/ Incident Support Service Award and Regulatory/ Enforcement Service Award categories respectively under the Civil Service Outstanding Service Award Scheme 2011, confirming the vital role each team continues to play in the implementation of their specific duties.

The role of the Assistance to Hong Kong Enhancing services for greater Residents Unit (AHU) is to provide immediate convenience assistance to Hong Kong people who find themselves s AHU i committed to the continued enhancement in distress outside Hong Kong. of its services through the development of ancillary facilities in order to offer greater convenience to the Some of the incidents handled in recent times public. As a result, in December 2010, AHU set up a by AHU have attracted much public attention, such Call Centre where the 1868 telephone system was as the hostage-taking incident in the Philippines enhanced by doubling its capacity from 23 to 46 in August 2010. Other recent incidents requiring lines. Many new functions were also added in order AHU’s assistance included Hong Kong students to cope with the increased workload. being stranded at London’s Heathrow Airport during Europe’s record-breaking snowstorm in December Learning from past experience, AHU also 2010, Hong Kong tour groups getting stuck in identified new areas for service enhancement. One Egypt due to civil unrest in January 2011, and the such initiative was the establishment and launch of magnitude-9 earthquake and tsunami in Japan the Registration of Outbound Travel Information in March 2011 which affected many Hong Kong (ROTI) in December 2010. ROTI enables Hong Kong people. people to register their outbound travel itineraries

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and contact information through “MyGovHK” prior this recognition of its commitment and efforts in to setting out on their trip. In case of emergency, providing assistance to the public and will continue to AHU can use the registered information to estimate dedicate itself to the protection of Hong Kong people the number of Hong Kong people affected in a regardless of whatever negative circumstances they particular area and can then make urgent contact find themselves in around the world. with the registrants to offer them practical assistance. This not only helps to make journeys safer for Hong Kong people, but also adds a welcome feeling of security to those travelling abroad.

When a major incident occurs, AHU members

have to compete with time in order to handle the AHU was awarded increase in the number of enquiries and requests for the Gold Prize of the Crisis/Incident Support assistance. The round-the-clock service provided at Service Award. the 1868 Call Centre is also supported by colleagues from other sections who attend to the flood of calls. Weeding out immigration Additionally, if a particular situation requires, many offenders colleagues also volunteer to render on-the-spot The Immigration Task Force (Task Force) under the assistance to Hong Kong people in the particular Enforcement and Torture Claim Assessment Branch place where an incident has occurred. is primarily responsible for conducting enforcement operations against immigration offenders and in the It was with the support of IMMD that AHU past year alone has conducted 10,764 enforcement participated in the Civil Service Outstanding Service operations, including 376 large-scale joint operations Award Scheme 2011 and after several rounds of with other government departments, during which a intense competition, AHU was declared the winner total of 4,358 immigration offenders were arrested. of the Crisis/Incident Support Service Award Gold Prize, a newly introduced category under the “I was very excited and honoured when informed Scheme. AHU has expressed its appreciation for that our team was awarded the Regulatory/ Enforcement Service Award Gold Prize under the Civil Service Outstanding Service Award Scheme 2011,” enthuses Commander, Cho Wai-kei. “This award not only affirms the team’s contribution to our society, but also marks a milestone for the team since its establishment in 1994.”

In order to combat illegal employment and in order to protect the employment opportunities available to local citizens, the Task Force plans and conducts various special operations, inspections and raids in order to crack down on both illegal workers and their employers.

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o “Prior t implementing any large-scale anti-illegal workers operations, I will gather all team members in the conference room,” states Group Leader, Bryan Ip Siu-keung. “I will brief them on the targets and the main points and details of the operation. They pay full attention to my briefing, as the smallest detail can mean the difference between the success

and failure of the operation. The esprit de corps or Commander Mr Cho and Task Force members receiving the sense of unity, common interest and responsibility Gold Prize of the Regulatory/ Enforcement Service Award. fills the whole conference room.” the ever-changing field environments are really a challenge for us when figuring out operational Flexibility the key to success strategies and making appropriate resource In order to collect relevant evidence more allocations. On the other hand, when illegal workers effectively, the team must be flexible in the and other persons involved are apprehended during enforcement of specific operations. For instance, in the operation, the feelings of success and satisfaction order to avoid exposing the identity of Task Force are difficult to describe in words.” officers, some team members may act as couples, dress in casual wear and pose as customers. When “During these operations we have to maintain suspected illegal workers are noted as gathering in a high degree of vigilance and concentration on huts located on mountain ridges, team members observing the activities of the people in question at may immediately put on hiking attire, pose as hikers the scene. Paying attention to a suspect’s manner, and reach the target locations for reconnaissance preventing some cunning suspects from destroying and possible action. vital evidence or struggling with those trying to resist arrest or escaping from custody means that “Whenever I am instructed to lead a team in our concentration cannot lapse for one second until the field, I feel both nervous and excited,” says Task the operation is successfully completed,” adds team Force Team Leader, Au Ka-chun. “On the one hand, member, Chan Sin.

It goes without saying that all members of the Task Force are extremely proud of the acknowledgement their work has received as a recipient of the Regulatory/Enforcement Service Award Gold Prize under the Civil Service Outstanding Service Award Scheme 2011 and will keep on actively planning and conducting enforcement actions in order to maintain the stability and prosperity of Hong Kong society.

Task Force members attending an Operation Briefing.

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ON May 4, 2012, six departments were presented with Certificates of Merit under the 2011 Hong Kong Awards for Environmental Excellence (HKAEE) Sectoral Awards. Among them, the Correctional Services Department, Drainage Services Department and Hong Kong Observatory have each won awards for the fourth consecutive year since HKAEE was launched in 2008. Here are the winning departments’ green achievement highlights:

Correctional Services Department – Lo Wu Correctional Institution The Correctional Services Department (CSD) and extensive soft landscaping to enhance the has always placed environmental and ecological biodiversity value of habitats. Before its construction, considerations as high priorities in its overall 107 trees were transplanted from the site to operation. Lo Wu Correctional Institution, which Tai Lam and 121 new trees were subsequently became fully operational in August 2010, has planted around the new buildings. demonstrated extensive applications of eco-friendly building designs and facilities. Among them are the full adoption and use of natural daylight, use of cool air plenum with vent shaft design to provide natural air flow and indoor ventilation, provision of green roofs to lower indoor temperature,

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Drainage Services Department – and motion-sensors for lighting devices were installed. Headquarters In addition, HKO has organised and participated in different environmental protection activities (such as HKO Tree Planting Day, Car-free Day and Light-off Day) to increase environmental awareness amongst colleagues. Campaigns and seminars have also been organised to help change the mindset and mitigate environmental problems. HKO will continue to play an active part in environmental protection with its unique role and expertise. Hong Kong Police Force

Green roof at DSD Ma On Shan Sewage Pumping Station.

The Drainage Services Department (DSD) is committed to delivering drainage services in an environmentally friendly manner. Apart from keeping the office environment green, every opportunity is taken to adopt green measures in relation to sewerage and drainage projects. These include green roofs, vertical greening, solar energy devices, LED lighting, energy recovery from biogas, and ecological features, such as a fish ladder. DSD aims to further improve its environmental performance by enhancing stakeholder engagement. Last year, a green champion group was formed within DSD, and a green group forum was held to enhance the The Force introduced all-electric zero emission vehicles to perform patrol duties. communication with green groups. The Hong Kong Police Force (the Force) pursues environmental conservation as one of Hong Kong Observatory its management priorities. The Force enhances The Hong Kong Observatory (HKO) has always members’ environmental awareness through endeavoured to promote environmental protection. education and publicity. Members of the Force are HKO has been working hard to reduce carbon encouraged to conserve the environment at both emissions and to use renewable energy in its daily corporate and personal levels. In this respect, the operations. For example, solar powered street lamps Force strives to carry out its operations and tasks in an environmentally responsible manner. These include “HKO Tree Planting Day” is organised every year to arouse colleagues’ concern on environmental protection. minimising pollution and waste, using resources efficiently, reducing the consumption of natural resources, and recycling and reusing wherever possible. The Force works with other organisations and tertiary institutions to explore new products and best practices in environmental management, and introduces them in the Force’s daily activities. These include the use of all-electric zero emission vehicles, Indoor Air Quality Certification and green roofing.

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Rating and Valuation Department Water Supplies Department The Water Supplies Department (WSD) continuously excels in energy saving, waste reduction, green procurement and green production. The Department facilitates sustainable development of water supply services through the Total Water Management Strategy. By the end of 2011, approximately 32,000 water saving devices had been installed for 460 government buildings and schools to save around 1 million cubic metres of fresh and flushing water per annum as part of water conservation initiatives. The Water Efficiency Labelling Scheme has also been extended to cover not only shower heads, but washing Various green measures such as switching off lights during lunch hours are machines and water taps as well. Additionally, WSD supported by RVD colleagues. has implemented renewable energy initiatives, such With the support of senior management and as installing a hydro-power generation plant at Tuen the concerted efforts of colleagues, the Rating Mun Water Treatment Works. Over the past 10 years, and Valuation Department (RVD) is committed to the Department has achieved total energy savings conducting its operations in an environmentally exceeding 12% on plant operations and offices. responsible manner. Based on the principles of Reduce, Reuse and Recycle, RVD has promoted Jointly organised by the Environmental Campaign staff environmental awareness and implemented Committee, the Environmental Protection various green housekeeping measures in relation Department and nine organisations, the HKAEE to the consumption of resources. In delivering its aims to encourage organisations to adopt green services, RVD has successfully launched several management applications and present them with a green e-initiatives, including Electronic Submission unique opportunity to benchmark their commitment of Forms and Notices, Consolidated Billing and towards environmental excellence. Government Payment Services, Property Information Online, and departments are welcome to join the scheme to Electronic Issuance of Rates and Government Rent showcase their efforts in protecting the environment. Demands in recent years to go green with the public. For details, please visit www.hkaee.org.hk. RVD will continue to solicit support from the public, who are indeed the key stakeholders, in promoting a greener environment.

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A time capsule of memories – Hong Kong City Hall celebrates 50 years

Leisure and Cultural Services Department

AS a complex of buildings that has touched the hearts of many in one way or another, Hong Kong City Hall (City Hall) has over its five-decade history witnessed the mixture of emotions, career dreams and successes of the city’s residents.

City Hall’s simple Bauhaus style put Hong Kong on the global map in relation to modern architecture.

From pride in its globally acknowledged Renaissance-style structures of the past in favour groundbreaking Bauhaus design to the academic of the clean lines associated with Bauhaus success of those accessing library facilities within, architectural design, signalling the dawning of a from international acclaim for the calibre of its arts new era in which clean geometric lines and the performances presented over the decades to the functionality of space were hallmarks. tears of marital joy at the Marriage Registry, put simply, City Hall is a time capsule of Hong Kong City Hall complex comprises the Memorial memories, and it has documented the pulse and Garden linking the two main buildings – the High development of one of the world’s greatest cities. Block and the Low Block with facilities such as the Marriage Registry, the City Hall Public Library and And so it was with much pride that the Leisure the Concert Hall. A nurturing ground for the local and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) recently arts and host to numerous international artists, the celebrated the history and role of this iconic Concert Hall has also been an important venue for landmark during City Hall’s recent Golden Jubilee official ceremonies, including two royal visits and celebrations marking five decades of excellence and the swearing-in ceremonies of several Governors service to the people of Hong Kong. during the colonial era.

A bold new era of design A novelty on the Hong Kong skyline at the Designed by British architects, Ronald Phillips time of its construction, this then-bold and radical and Alan Fitch, and completed in 1962, Hong new Bauhaus-style structure was the subject of Kong’s new City Hall embraced the global trend of both curiosity and admiration. The opening of this the day to break with the tradition of the ornate exciting $20 million, 11,000-square-metre and 14 commitment to the rule of law commitment to the rule of law commitment to the rule of law commitment to the rule of law Close up

multi-functional complex constructed on the newly reclaimed seafront also heralded an era of unique and ground-breaking architectural designs in Hong Kong that continues to this day.

Apart from its unique architectural design, City Hall is also furnished with facilities renowned for both form and function. “The Theatre was purposefully designed to offer unobstructed sightlines from every seat in the house and the shoebox-shaped Concert Hall with wooden walls

and ceilings is globally renowned for its excellent City Hall’s Concert Hall is renowned for its excellent acoustics. acoustics,” says Assistant Manager (City Hall) Special Projects, Mickey Chung Chor-mun. Iconic cultural venue In fact, Sir Malcolm Sargent, who conducted Instrumental in bridging the arts of the East the London Philharmonic Orchestra at City Hall’s and the West, City Hall has not only nurtured opening concert, acknowledged the Concert Hall generations of local artistic and performing talents, as being one of the world’s venues with the finest but has also fostered an appreciation for, and love acoustics. of, the arts with audiences over the last 50 years.

More than 10,000 local and overseas arts troupes have performed at City Hall since its inauguration five decades ago, and many more important cultural events, such as the Hong Kong Arts Festival, the Festival of Asian Arts and the Hong Kong International Film Festival, made their debuts there.

“City Hall continues to provide a world class performance venue and contributes to the cultivation of performing talent in Hong Kong, making a significant contribution towards the continuing development of the arts in Hong Kong,” says Manager (City Hall) Venue Partnership Scheme, Karen Law Wing-man.

“Local groups, such as the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra, the Hong Kong Repertory Theatre and the Hong Kong Dance Company made their respective debuts at City Hall before launching onto the world stage. Put simply, City Hall is regarded by many arts City Hall’s Marriage Registry at the High Block leading directly to the Memorial practitioners as Hong Kong’s iconic cultural venue.” Garden following a renewal project in 1993. 15 commitment to the rule of law commitment to the rule of law commitment to the rule of law Close up commitment to the rule of law

City Hall’s foyer conveys its classic and simple Bauhaus style.

And while the 1980s signalled the provision A highlight jubilee event was the staging of of additional new major cultural complexes onto “The Golden Stage – Hong Kong City Hall 50th the Hong Kong landscape, such as the Hong Kong Anniversary Commemorative Exhibition”, which Coliseum and the Hong Kong Cultural Centre, which made special note of the venue’s influence over, and has further fostered the development of a dynamic dedication to, local performing arts over the past arts scene for which the city is now famous, City 50 years, including drama, music, Chinese and Western Hall, now a Grade 1 historic building, may no opera, festivals and dance, as well as multimedia and longer be the most sophisticated and magnificent film activities that have taken place there. Through performing arts centre by today’s standards. the invaluable photographs, posters, audio and video Nevertheless, it is a cultural landmark that has earned recordings, costumes and stage-setting models a special place in the hearts of Hong Kong citizens. featured in the exhibition, visitors could revisit the glorious days of City Hall. “The planned construction of new performance venues in the West Kowloon Cultural District will The exhibition featured costumes worn by undoubtedly change the usage of, or demand for, renowned opera stars Mak Bing-wing the facilities at City Hall,” adds Senior Manager (City and Fung Wong-nui, who performed their popular Hall), Gladys Fong Nga-man. Cantonese opera Never-ending Ties and Feud at City Hall when the venue opened in 1962. Other items on “Even so, I think it is more important to establish a display included the nightclub set from Raymond To complementary and synergy relationship among the and Ko Tin-lung’s famous drama I Have a Date with city’s venues, whereas City Hall will also be in a better Spring, stage-set models from We Are One Family position to support budding small and medium-sized and Teahouse, precious posters and recordings, performing arts groups and build young audiences and interviews with eminent artists on their various as lifelong patrons of the arts.” performances and experiences at City Hall.

A celebration of success Rarely seen old photos of the swearing-in To mark the occasion of City Hall’s Golden ceremonies of former Governors, the Concert Hall, Jubilee celebrations, LCSD has earlier hosted a series the Theatre, the former Ballroom (nowadays the of celebratory exhibitions and lectures featuring Exhibition Hall), the Marriage Registry, the Memorial notable performances and recitals presented at the Garden and the City Hall Public Library, together venue over the last five decades. with pictures of various memorable civic events 16 commitment to the rule of law commitment to the rule of law commitment to the rule of law commitment to the rule of law Close up

that have taken place at City Hall over the years witnessing of the birth of their stage performances, were shown in the exhibition. There were also and how the creative ambience within City Hall precious and memorable photos collected from inspired them. the public during the “Hong Kong City Hall 50th Anniversary Photo Collection Campaign”, be it Memories forever a family photo of seven children standing in a row, To commemorate the special occasion of a snapshot captured at a corner of the Memorial City Hall’s Golden Jubilee, LCSD also published a Garden or a portrait of joyful graduates. These new book – Where Modern Hong Kong Began: photos all carried fond memories of City Hall, The City Hall and Its 50-Year Story. Written by proving that the development of City Hall has been veteran music critic, Chow Fan-fu, the 100,000- interwoven with that of the local community over word publication affectionately and exhaustively the past five decades. depicts people and events closely associated with City Hall over the past 50 years. The book, priced at Archival gems $230, is now for sale at the arts shops of City Hall Through the exhibition, the public could enjoy and the Hong Kong Cultural Centre. retrospective excerpts of brilliant performances at this iconic cultural venue, including the screenings It takes time for a city to create and develop of excerpts of plays performed by the Hong Kong its own culture. City Hall will continue to nurture Repertory Theatre, namely I Have a Date with Spring, local cultural talents and contribute to the ongoing Noises Off, We Are One Family, Where Love Abides, development of the arts in Hong Kong over coming Xiaojing Hutong and Peach Blossom Fan. Early decades, guaranteeing that the city’s global recordings of various concerts and performances reputation as a haven for culture and the arts were also featured, including a piano recital continues to soar. performed by Fou Ts’ong and the Japan Philharmonic Orchestra’s concerts in the 1960s, a piano recital performed by Vladimir Ashkenazy and concerts featuring the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and the Hong Kong Children’s Choir in the 1970s, together with the opera Carmen in the 1980s.

Three early experimental films were also screened, including Sek Kei’s Dead Knot, Law Kar’s Routine and Alex Cheung’s Come Together. All these films proved popular and brought memories flooding back for many attending the exhibition.

Those were the days Further complementing “The Golden Stage – Hong Kong City Hall 50th Anniversary Commemorative Exhibition” was a series of “Those Were The Days Celebrity Talks” presented by prominent practitioners in the fields of dance, Cantonese opera, theatre and music. These celebrity presenters talked about the iconic City Hall venue, its Children participating in a drawing competition outside City Hall. 17 accountability for decisions and actions accountability for decisions and actions accountability for decisions and actions Pensioners’ Corner accountability for decisions and actions Pensioners’ outing

THE Pensioner Services Unit of the Civil Service Bureau will organise an outing for pensioners on November 9 this year. Details are as follows:

Itinerary (Applicants must bring along their Hong Kong One-day local tour (scenic spots include Lai Chi Wo, Identity Card; for pensioners, they should also bring Kat O and Ap Chau) along their Pensioner’s Card issued by the Treasury, if available, at the time of enrolment for verification.) Date Enrolment date November 9, 2012 (Friday) October 1 - 12, 2012 Time of departure Join us and enrol! For more information, please 8:45 am sharp (roll-call at 8:30 am) call the Pensioner Services Unit at 2810 3850. Meeting place Note: For members of the following retirees’ associations, a separate outing will be organised on Outside University MTR Station, Shatin, N.T. November 2 this year. Please contact your association Target participants direct for details: Pensioners and their guests (Each pensioner may invite at most one guest at or Pensioners Branch, Hong Kong Chinese Civil Servants’ Association over 18 years of age.) Mr Cheng, telephone no.: 9374 5877 (For pensioners who are members of the retirees’ Hong Kong Fire Services Retired Members’ Mutual Aid Association associations, a separate outing will be organised on Mr Leung, telephone no.: 9219 9388 November 2 this year. Please see Note for details.) Hong Kong Former Senior Civil Servants Association Quota Miss Tsang, telephone no.: 2363 6938 270 Hong Kong Police Old Comrades’ Association (Mon-Fri 9am-1pm) Ms Chung, telephone no.: 2366 1585 Fee Hong Kong Retired Civil Servants Association HK$63 per pensioner Ms Lai, telephone no.: 2730 3329 HK$88 per guest Hong Kong Former Immigration Service Staff Association (Fee includes transportation, meal, tips for tour Ms Lo, telephone no.: 9462 1245 guide and travel insurance.) Hong Kong Customs & Excise Department Retired Officers’ Association Enrolment method Mr Chui, telephone no.: 9364 9346 Enrolment must be made in person by both the pensioner and his/her guest at any branch offices The Association for the Retired Staff of the Hong Kong of the Hong Kong Wing On Travel Service Limited Correctional Services Department Mr Li, telephone no.: 6647 1338 (tour code: WKL01; enquiries phone no.: 2928 8882 (from 9 am – 9 pm)). Pension increase 2012 Pensions in payment on or before April 1, 2012 have been increased by 5.7% with effect from April 1, 2012. Such arrangement does not apply to pensions paid to pensioners who have not yet reached the normal retirement age. Under the mechanism prescribed by law, the increase is determined according to the percentage increase in the average monthly Consumer Price Index (A) of 2011-12 over that of the preceding year. 18 impartiality in the execution of public functions impartiality in the execution of public functions impartiality in the execution of public functions impartiality in the execution of public functions impartiality in the execution of public functions Health Keep your child fit and healthy Let’s Start Smart! Department of Health

A territory-wide “[email protected] Campaign” organised by the Department of Health (DH) in conjunction with the Education Bureau and the Leisure and Cultural Services Department was launched in early 2012. By means of effective resources and training targeting pre-primary institutions, this Campaign aims to encourage and support parents and care-givers to create environments conducive to healthy eating and physical activity for preschool children aged 2 to 6 in the school and at home and to help them cultivate a healthy lifestyle.

Childhood What are the overweight and preventive measures? obesity on the rise! The fundamental cause of childhood The World Health Organization overweight and obesity is a lack of has estimated that the global physical activity and unhealthy dietary number of overweight children habits. Children are subject to the under 5 years old was in excess influence of parents during early of 42 million in 2010. Childhood childhood. Hence, parents should act obesity is also very common in as positive role models for their kids. Hong Kong. The obesity rate of Other than the home, pre-primary Primary One students is found institutions also play an important to have increased from 11.3% in role, as these are where children start 1996/97 to 15.3% in 2010/11. learning about and developing their attitudes towards healthy living. Consequences of early childhood overweight or How to Start Smart? obesity DH has published the Nutrition Guidelines for Children Aged 2 to 6 and the Physical Activity Globally, at least 2.6 million people die each Guide for Children Aged 2 to 6 to help families, year as a result of being overweight or obese. Obese schools and the community as a whole join hands children are more likely to develop chronic diseases, to tackle the problem of childhood obesity. To such as metabolic diseases, cardiovascular diseases, know more about our recommendations on cancers and diabetes when they become grown- healthy eating and physical activity for young ups, and also to experience an adverse impact on children, please visit our thematic website at their mental well-being. http://www.startsmart.gov.hk.

19 political neutrality political neutrality political neutrality Basic Law political neutrality political neutrality Creative Couplet Competition enhances understanding of the Basic Law Civil Service Training and Development Institute Civil Service Bureau

THE Civil Service Training and Development Institute (CSTDI) has been organising various promotional activities, such as the Basic Law Logo Design Competition and the Basic Law Online Game, to enhance colleagues’ understanding and interest in the Basic Law.

(From left) Winners of the Couplet Competition, Wong Chi-hon, Mo Lap-chun, Leung Kam-ming, and Dr John Yeung Hin-chung, Convenor of the Working Group on Civil Servants of the Basic Law Promotion Steering Committee at the prize presentation ceremony.

With 2012 marking the 15th anniversary of the The entries were first adjudicated by professionals, reunification of Hong Kong with the motherland and then at the end of February the first, second and the implementation of the Basic Law, CSTDI held a third prize winners were finally selected by the “Basic Law Couplet Competition for Civil Servants” Working Group on Civil Servants of the Basic Law over the Chinese New Year, inviting colleagues to Promotion Steering Committee. The winning entries compose couplets that express the relationship were impressive in terms of their poetic style and the between the implementation of the Basic Law and meanings conveyed. Please kindly refer to the Chinese the social development in Hong Kong. text in this issue to view the winning entries.

The couplet competition drew an enthusiastic response and attracted more than 300 entries by colleagues from about 50 departments. Submissions were very creative, illustrating the spirit and significance of the Basic Law.

Representatives of the Social Welfare Department, winner of the “Department with the Most Active Participation Award”, Tang Kit-keung (first left), Law Tak (second left), Cheung Tat-ming (first right), and Dr John Yeung Hin-chung. 20 political neutrality political neutrality political neutrality political neutrality political neutrality Basic Law

Winners of the Couplet Competition are as follows:

First Prize Winner Leung Kam-ming Official Languages Division, Civil Service Bureau

Second Prize Winner Mo Lap-chun Marine Department

Third Prize Winner Wong Chi-hon Architectural Services Department

Meritorious Awards (in alphabetical order):

Name Department

Chan Po-tim Electrical and Mechanical Services Department

Chow Wai-hung Legal Aid Department

Ku Mun-kwong Legal Aid Department

Lee Chi-ming Electrical and Mechanical Services Department

Leung Hoi-yan Education Bureau

Ng Kwok-keung Correctional Services Department

Tam Choi-san Education Bureau

Tong Kwok-wai Labour Department

Tsang Chi-ling Education Bureau

Yip Peng-man Architectural Services Department

The “Department with the Most Active To view more winning entries, please log on Participation Award”, which was specifically to the Cyber Learning Centre Plus (http://www. established to encourage departments to actively csb.gov.hk/clc) ➝ “The Basic Law Corner” ➝ participate in the competition, went to the Social “Basic Law Promotion Activities”. Welfare Department with 33 entries.

21 The Poet Premier – Premier Wen Jiabao Civil Service Training and Development Institute, Civil Service Bureau

QUOTING lines and verses from Chinese classics has become the hallmark of Premier Wen Jiabao when speaking at public forums, such as press conferences, since taking office in 2003. He is praised by some media as “The Poet Premier” and a book, Wenwenerya, published in 2010 was a collection of all the poems and literary texts he has quoted over the years.

At the press conference held upon conclusion of belief that with utmost sincerity and dedication, the National People’s Congress and Chinese People’s no difficulty or hurdle is insurmountable. Quoting Political Consultative Conference Annual Sessions a line from Kongzishijia in Shiji, he expressed that in 2012, Premier Wen again quoted many classical although it has not yet been achieved, he has a Chinese verses and texts to express what was in his strong yearning for it. Finally, he quoted a verse from mind. Through these verses and prose, perhaps we a poem by Lin Chaosong of the Qing Dynasty, which can appreciate his cultural accomplishments and says that although meetings and parting in life are linguistic charm. beyond our control, reunion will come at the end of the day, like the crescent moon becoming full again. At the start of the press conference, he reflected his unfailing commitment to holding office as Speaking of Hong Kong, Premier Wen referred Premier by quoting Sushu by Huang Shigong, as to a famous verse “every inch of my country is as neither would he neglect his duties nor stray away precious as gold” by the poet Huang Zunxian of the from the path of righteousness. Qing Dynasty. It was written against the backdrop of Japan’s defeat of in the Sino-Japanese War When asked to evaluate his work, Premier of 1894-95, as a result of which China was greatly Wen drew on the advice given by Zhang Yanghao humiliated by having to cede territory and pay of the Yuan Dynasty, that officials should serve indemnities to Japan. The verse evoked the poet’s conscientiously while in office and engage in modest lamentation over the loss of the country’s territorial self-reflection after leaving office. To illustrate integrity. his unwavering conviction for serving his country and people, he quoted a poem by Lin Zexu of the In relation to criticisms on the internet, Premier Qing Dynasty who, before departure on a mission Wen said that the difficulties he was facing were to guard the border, told his family that he was not the same as those of someone “whose integrity willing to sacrifice his life for his country, regardless is being doubted and whose loyalty smeared.” of his own interest. Lastly, Premier Wen quoted (Quyuanliezhuan in Shiji by Sima Qian). Yet, his Tengwengongxia by Mencius to make it clear that he independent character was not understood and would do whatever he thinks right and worthwhile appreciated by some people. However, he would and be undeterred by any criticism, as he would be courageously face these criticisms and continue with ultimately judged by history. his work relentlessly.

Reference: When commenting on cross-strait relations, http://big5.china.com.cn/gate/big5/news.china.com. Premier Wen cited a line from Ganxupian in Lunheng cn/2012lianghui/2012-03/15/content_24899569.htm by Wang Chong of the Han Dynasty. It revealed his 22 dedication, professionalism and diligence in serving the community dedication, professionalism and diligence in serving the community dedication, professionalism and diligence in serving the community Information

New 9H Specialist Clinic at

9H Specialist Clinic Location Map Civil Service Bureau

A new (HA) specialist out-patient (SOP) clinic, namely the 9H Specialist Clinic (9HSC), commenced services on March 26, 2012 for the exclusive use of civil service eligible persons (CSEPs).

9H Specialist Clinic (at 9th Floor, Day Treatment Block and Children Wards).

The 9HSC is located on the 9th Floor at the Day appointment date is eight weeks or more, they may Treatment Block and Children Wards of Prince of contact the 9HSC booking office to check whether Wales Hospital (PWH) in Shatin and provides general an earlier appointment is available. SOP services in seven specialties, including: The 9HSC services serve as a bridging measure Ear, Nose & Throat to supplement HA’s existing provision of SOP services Family Medicine to CSEPs. The CSEP’s case will be managed by 9HSC Gynaecology commencing from the 9HSC appointment date until Medicine the date of the original SOP appointment.* Orthopaedics & Traumatology Paediatrics & Adolescent Medicine An eligible CSEP may book an appointment Surgery at 9HSC by fax or in person. Please refer to Civil Service Bureau Circular No. 3/2012 issued on The main objective of launching 9HSC services is February 24, 2012 for detailed arrangements. to help shorten the waiting time for new CSEP SOP Colleagues may also visit the website of the Civil cases. For CSEPs who have booked an appointment Service Bureau (http://www.csb.gov.hk/english/ for first consultation for general SOP services at an admin/benefits/63.html). HA SOP clinic, if the waiting time until the assigned

* As Li Ka Shing SOP Clinic and 9HSC are both located in PWH, CSEPs who are receiving treatment at Li Ka Shing SOP Clinic, if clinically suitable, may opt to transfer to 9HSC to continue treatment. Once they have taken up a 9HSC appointment, their scheduled appointment at Li Ka Shing SOP Clinic will be cancelled and their cases will be managed by 9HSC thereafter. 23 News from Civil Service Bureau

Provision of paternity leave to Government employees With effect from April 1, 2012, eligible Government employees will enjoy five working days of paternity leave on full pay on each occasion of childbirth. Paternity leave is a family-friendly measure which enables a working father/father- to-be to have some time off to take care of the newborn and his wife before/after her confinement. In considering the provision of paternity leave to Government employees, the Administration strives to strike a balance between the benefits of paternity leave on the one hand and the prudent use of public funds on the other. The main features of the new measure are: (a) five working days of paternity leave on full-pay basis will be provided to eligible employees; (b) paternity leave will be provided to eligible employees irrespective of the number or place of childbirth; (c) all full-time male Government employees (including civil servants, non-civil service contract staff and political appointees) with not less than 40 weeks’ continuous service immediately before the expected or actual date of childbirth, whichever is the later, will be eligible for paternity leave; and (d) paternity leave may be taken during the period from four weeks before the expected date of childbirth to eight weeks after the actual date of childbirth. Detailed administrative arrangements for applying for paternity leave are set out in the Civil Service Bureau Circular No. 5/2012. Colleagues can also contact the Personnel Section of their bureaux/departments for details.

Senior staff on the move Name Post Effective from Arthur Ho Kin-wah Director of Administration and Development, April 18, 2012 Department of Justice Joseph Lai Yee-tak Permanent Secretary for Transport and May 28, 2012 Housing (Transport) Constance Chan Hon-yee Director of Health June 13, 2012 Annie Tam Kam-lan Permanent Secretary for Labour and Welfare July 1, 2012 Alice Lau Yim Permanent Secretary, Chief Executive’s Office July 1, 2012 Cathy Chu Man-ling Director, Office of the Government of July 18, 2012 the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in Beijing Joshua Law Chi-kong Permanent Secretary for Security July 25, 2012 Chang King-yiu Permanent Secretary for Constitutional and July 25, 2012 Mainland Affairs 24 dedication, professionalism and diligence in serving the community dedication, professionalism and diligence in serving the community dedication, professionalism and diligence in serving the community Information

Colleagues heralded in

2012 Honours List

THE 2012 Honours List was gazetted on June 30. Warm congratulations to all recipients, both current and former civil service colleagues.

Gold Bauhinia Star (GBS) Hong Kong Correctional Mr Chung Shiu-kee Government Flying Service Mr Francis Ho Suen-wai, JP Services Medal for Mr Chung Kam-wa Medal for Meritorious Ms Sandra Birch Lee Suk-yee, JP Distinguished Service Mr Felix Law Cheuk-hung Service (GMSM) (CSDSM) Mr So Kam-sing Mr Fok Wai-fung (SBS) Mr Lee Sheung Mr Edward Patrick Aquinas Moran, JP Hong Kong Fire Services Medal of Honour (MH) Mr Martin McKenzie Glass, JP (BBS) Medal for Meritorious Mr Tam Ki-chu Mr Thomas Tso Man-tai, JP Mrs Teresa Chu Wong Service (FSMSM) Mr Samuel Chu Siu-tong Lai-fun, JP Dr Lam Ping-yan, JP Mr Yip Kwai-sun Mr Li Man-ching Mr Tony Nguyen Van-hai, JP Miss Cheung Siu-hing, JP Mr Szeto Yat-san Mr Lee Wing-fai Mr Wong Kwok-lun, JP Mr Stephen Chan Hung-cheung, JP Mr Allen Ho Kai-cheung Ms Wendy Li Po-shan Mr Wong Yiu-kam, JP Miss Jennifer Mak Yee-ming, JP Mr Lee Wing-lee Mr Wong Wing-yau Ms Margaret Cheng Wan-yuk, JP Mrs Marigold Lau Lai Siu-wan, JP Mr Leung Kwan-chak Mr Chow Hok-min Mr Chung Ling-hoi, JP Mr Roger Freeman Tupper, JP Mr Chan Ping-cheung Mr Lam Kit Mr Kwong Hing-ip, JP Ms Maria Kwan Sik-ning, JP Mr Yeung Chun-mo Mr Kwok King-on Mr Lo Fu-wai Mr Gregory Lo Chun-hung, FSDSM Mr Pang Tin-ming Mr Stuart Mitchell Imrie Stoker Hong Kong Immigration Dr Yeung Ka-ming Mr Tong Sek-por Hong Kong Police Medal Service Medal for Ms Tse Yuk-lan Mr Raymond Chan Kin-sek for Distinguished Service Meritorious Service (IMSM) Mr Ngai Ming (PDSM) Mr Tse Cheung-hing Mr Pak Yuen-oug Mr Jeffrey Ernest Gunter Dr Albert Cheuk Chun-yin, PMSM Mr William Lee Hok-lim Chief Executive’s Mr Ma Wai-luk, PMSM Ms Margaret Chan Kwai-tin Commendation for Hong Kong Police Medal for Mr Cheng Wing-hung Government/Public Service Meritorious Service (PMSM) Hong Kong Fire Services Mr Leung Wing-mo Medal for Distinguished Mr Chuen Wing-keung Hong Kong Customs and Miss Anita Wong Wai-king Service (FSDSM) Mr Ng Ping-choi Excise Medal for Meritorious Mr Yam Kin-pang Mr Li Kong-po Mr Ho Nai-hoi, FSMSM Service (CMSM) Miss Lee Shuk-ming Mr Matthew Leung Shiu-hong, Mr Benson Chau Ping-sun Mr Ho Shi-king Ms Lam Shui-wah FSMSM Mr Lam King-kong Mr John Lee Cheung-wing Ms Siswini Yau Hau-chu Ms Lam Sui-chu Mr Chow Chi-kwong Mrs Ma Chow Po-ming Hong Kong Immigration Miss Gillian Lam Wai-man Ms Alice Chow Tak-chun Mr Ma Wai-man Service Medal for Mr Hung Moon-kwan Mr Ko Wing-kei Distinguished Service (IDSM) Mr Wu Shiu-kai Hong Kong Correctional Mr Leung Chi-bong Mr Chui Tak-shing Mr Tong Pak-sum Services Medal for Mr Leung Hung-hei Ms Cheung Fung-yee Meritorious Service Ms Leung Ho-ming Hong Kong Customs Mr Edward Chi Pun-chung (CSMSM) Mr Kog Yiu-hung and Excise Medal for Mr Chan Kwok-kei Ms Chan Siu-kwan Ms Chan Yuk-shan Distinguished Service Mr Chan Man-yin Mr Fung Ka-ming Mr Chan Wing-kei (CDSM) Mr Steven Barry Wordsworth Mr Au Lok-wah Mr Raymond Yip Yun-chuen Mr Leung Lun-cheung, CMSM Mr Ip Yun-tim Mr Simon Lo Huen Mr Cheng Kit-man Mr Liu Cheung-shing, CMSM Mr Cheng Hon-lung Mr Danny Tse Chi-yuen Mr Chung Chung-kan 25