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The Government today (August 7) announced the appointment of Mr Ng Hak-kim as Chairman of the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority (HKEAA) and re-appointment of Mr Hui Chin-yim as deputy chairman. A new member, Mr Chan Kwok-wai, was also appointed. The appointments are for three years from September 1, 2009, to August 31, 2012. The appointment details are as follows:
Mr Ng Hak-kim (chairman)
Mr Hui Chin-yim (deputy chairman)
Mr Chan Kwok-wai (member)
The Secretary for Education, Mr Michael Suen, said: "HKEAA is an important partner of the Education Bureau in the smooth implementation of the new senior secondary education academic structure. I am confident that the distinguished members from educational and other professional fields will enrich the expertise of the authority."
Mr Suen also expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the outgoing chairman, Mr Koo Yee-yin for his contribution over the years.
The following is the membership list of the authority with effect from September 1 -
Appointed members:
Mr Ng Hak-kim (chairman)
Mr Hui Chin-yim (deputy chairman)
Ms Shek Yuk-yu
Mr Liu Ah-chuen
Ms Tao Chee-ying
Ms Ng Ka-yee
Mr Tai Wai-sum
Mr Lester Garson Huang
Dr Hung Kwok-wah
Mr Chen Chung-nin
Mr Chan Kwok-wai
Ex-officio Members:
Two persons nominated by the Heads of Universities Committee
The Chairman of the Curriculum Development Council, or his/her representative
The Executive Director of the Vocational Training Council, or his/her representative
The Permanent Secretary for Education, or his/her representative
The Secretary General of the Authority
Ends/Friday, August 7, 2009
Issued at HKT 14:02
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