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The Chief Executive, Mr Tung Chee Hwa, has appointed 16 members of the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) for a period of two years with effect from May 20, 1998, a Government spokesman announced today (Friday).

Established in 1996, the EOC is responsible for implementing the Sex Discrimination Ordinance, the Disability Discrimination Ordinance and the Family Status Discrimination Ordinance, and promoting equal opportunities regardless of gender, disability and family status.

"The 16 appointees represent a wide cross section of community interests. Their expertise would ensure that the EOC could continue to build upon the solid foundation in the promotion of equal opportunities for all, irrespective of gender, disability and family status," the spokesman said.

The appointment notice gazetted today include:

Mr John Robertson Budge

Ms Chu Pui-ying, Bebe

Dr Fung Hon-yuen, Stevenson

Ms Hung Suet-lin

Dr Kwok Kin-fun, Joseph

The Hon Mrs Lam Pei Yu-dja, Peggy

Mr Lee Man-ban

The Hon Lee Yeh-kwong, Charles

Mr Leung Kwan-yuen, Andrew

Ms Li Fung-ying

Miss Shum Mun-ling, Elle

Mr Sun Tai-lun, Dennis

Ms Wu Hung-yuk, Anna

Dr Wu Wai-yung, Raymond

Mr Yeung Kong-hing, Peter

Ms Yu Sau-chu, Jessie

Of them, 13 have been re-appointed while three are new appointees, namely, Mr John Budge, Ms Jessie Yu Sau-chu and Mr Dennis Sun Tai-lun.

End/Friday, May 15, 1998

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