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EOC Welcomes Government Appointment of Mr Ricky CHU Man-kin as New Chairperson

22/03/2019

 
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) welcomes the Government’s appointment of Mr Ricky CHU Man-kin as its new Chairperson. The three-year term of the EOC Chairperson will come into effect on 11 April 2019.
 
Mr CHU served on the Independent Commission Against Corruption for many years and led various departments, and was the Secretary-General of the Independent Police Complaints Council. His strong background in investigation, operation, management and public administration, along with substantial experience in handling complaints from the public and commitment to upholding human rights will be invaluable in guiding EOC’s future development. With the guidance of Mr CHU, the EOC will continue to strive for a pluralistic and inclusive society without discrimination, effectively carry out its statutory duties in serving the community.
 
The EOC would like to thank Professor Alfred CHAN Cheung-ming for his significant contributions to the Commission over the past three years. Professor CHAN has been strongly committed to promoting equal opportunities for the disadvantaged. Under the leadership of Professor CHAN, the EOC completed a number of significant surveys and studies, promoted equal opportunities through various public education programmes, and conducted a review of its governance, management structure and complaint handling process with the objectives of enhancing the operational efficiency, governance and service quality of the Commission. The EOC wishes Professor CHAN all the best in his future endeavors.
 
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Equal Opportunities Commission
22 March 2019
 
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