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The Government announced today (December 26) the appointment of Mr MA Fung-kwok, S.B.S., J.P., and Mr Maurice LEE Wai-man, J.P., as the Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Hong Kong Arts Development Council.
The following persons have been appointed as Members of the Hong Kong Arts Development Council -
Mr William AU Weng-hei, B.B.S., J.P.
*Prof Stephen CHAN Ching-kiu
Mr CHENG Kam-chung, M.H., J.P.
Dr Jonathan CHOI Koon-shum, B.B.S., J.P.
Mr Christopher CHUNG Shu-kun, M.H., J.P.
*Ms FEI Barbara, B.B.S.
*Mr HO Ho-chuen
*Mr HON Man-po
Mr KAN Tai-keung, B.B.S.
*Mr KO Tin-lung
*Mr LEE Kam-yin, M.H.
Prof Eva MAN Kit-wah
Mr Fredric MAO Chun-fai, B.B.S.
Ms Emily MOK Fung-yee, J.P.
*Mr NG Kang-fai
Mr David PONG Chun-yee
Mr PUN Siu-fai
*Mr TO Kei-fung
*Dr WONG So-lan
Ms Lina YAN Hau-yee, M.H., J.P.
Ms YAO Jue
*Mr YUEN Siu-fai
*Representatives returned by the arts sector in the recent nomination exercise.
The Chairman, Vice-Chairman and all the above Members are appointed for three years with effect from January 1, 2008.
The following three Government representatives also serve as Members on the Hong Kong Arts Development Council -
Secretary for Home Affairs or his representative
Permanent Secretary for Education or his representative
Director of Leisure and Cultural Services or his representative
Ends/Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Issued at HKT 12:01
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