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The Secretary for the Civil Service (SCS), Mr Paul Tang, presented awards to 77 civil servants today (November 28) for their meritorious achievements. The Acting Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, joined them at a cocktail reception to express her appreciation to the award recipients and share their joy.
Extending his warmest congratulations to the awardees from 35 bureaux and departments at the presentation ceremony, Mr Tang thanked them for their contributions to the SAR Government and the community.
He said, "A professional and highly efficient civil service is the cornerstone of effective governance and administration."
Mr Tang extended his heartfelt thanks to colleagues for their efforts. Their unfailing support and co-operation ensure the smooth promulgation and implementation of various Government policies and measures. With the continual progress of society, the public expectations of the Government keep on rising, he said, adding that he was confident the civil service team will continue to serve the community with devotion, strive for enhancement and contribute to the well-being of Hong Kong.
Mr Tang said that the Civil Service Bureau will continue to maintain and enhance the morale of the civil service, and encourage bureaux and departments to make full use of the various commendation schemes to award and motivate exemplary performance by civil servants.
The Administration is committed to upholding high standards of performance and conduct in the civil service. To enhance performance management and commendation systems, the SCS' Commendation Scheme was introduced in 2004. Through the award, the SCS, on behalf of the Administration, commends selected civil servants on their consistently outstanding performance. This is the 10th presentation ceremony for the scheme since its introduction. Up to now, 750 civil servants have been awarded commendation, including the 77 awardees this year.
Ends/Thursday, November 28, 2013
Issued at HKT 19:43
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