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The Advisory Committee on Post-office Employment for Former Chief Executives and Politically Appointed Officials has advised on the proposed job of the former Political Assistant to Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Ms Zandra Mok Yee-tuen, after leaving the Government on August 24, 2013. Ms Mok has proposed to write a book on child training and to take part in related promotional activities.
The Advisory Committee considers that, subject to the observance of certain advice it has given, the proposed job of Ms Mok would not cause any potential conflict of interest. The Advisory Committee also does not anticipate adverse public reaction or public perception problems arising from the proposed job.
The Advisory Committee has also advised the Government on the proposed employment of former Information Coordinator, Ms June Teng Qun-june, after leaving the Government on August 1, 2013. Ms Teng has proposed to accept employment by the Hong Kong Jockey Club as Consultant to advise on and implement the Club's 130th anniversary communication project.
The Advisory Committee considers that, subject to the observance of certain restrictions it has advised, the proposed employment of Ms Teng would not cause any potential conflict of interest. The Advisory Committee also does not anticipate adverse public reaction or public perception problems arising from the proposed employment. On the basis of the Committee's advice, the Government has approved the proposed employment of Ms Teng subject to those restrictions.
In considering each case, the Advisory Committee has regard to the information provided by the former politically appointed official or official under special appointment concerned, the assessments by relevant government bureaux or offices, and the criteria for advice as stipulated in the guidance notes on post-office employment for politically appointed officials or officials under special appointment.
Details of the cases above are available at the Advisory Committee's website (www.ceo.gov.hk/poo/eng/index.htm).
The membership of the Advisory Committee is as follows:
Dr Moses Cheng Mo-chi (Chairman)
Mr Tim Lui Tim-leung
Professor Liu Pak-wai
Ms Teresa Cheng Yeuk-wah
Ms Elaine Lo Yuen-man
Ends/Tuesday, June 17, 2014
Issued at HKT 18:24
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