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Appointments to Disaster Relief Fund Advisory Committee
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     The Government announced today (June 28) that the Chief Executive has appointed Dr Ko Wing-man and reappointed Mr Chan Hak-kan as members of the Disaster Relief Fund Advisory Committee for three years starting from July 1, 2024. 

     "We would like to express our gratitude to Dr Lam Ching-choi, the retiring member, for his valuable contribution to the work of the Committee," a Government spokesman said. 

     Established in 1993, the Disaster Relief Fund provides a ready mechanism for Hong Kong to respond swiftly to international appeals for humanitarian aid in relief of disasters that occur outside Hong Kong. The Committee is tasked to advise on disbursement from the Disaster Relief Fund and monitor the use of grants by the recipients. 

     The membership of the Committee from July 1, 2024, is as follows:

Chairman:
Chief Secretary for Administration (ex-officio)

Members:
Dr Ko Wing-man
Mr Chan Hak-kan
Ms Lam So-wai
Mr Edmund Wong Chun-sek
Professor Emily Chan Ying-yang
Mr Brian David Li Man-bun
Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury or representative (ex-officio)
Secretary for Labour and Welfare or representative (ex-officio)
 
Ends/Friday, June 28, 2024
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