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The Government today (April 1) announced that Mr Joseph Leung Chi-ming has been re-appointed as the Chairman of the Electrical Safety Advisory Committee for a term of two years from April 6, 2010, to April 5, 2012.
At the same time, 11 members of the committee have been re-appointed and six new members have been appointed for two years, with effect from April 6, 2010. The appointments were published in the Gazette today.
The terms of reference of the committee are to advise the Director of Electrical and Mechanical Services on matters relevant to the safety of electrical supply, electrical installations, wiring and products, or the safe use of electricity.
The full membership of the committee is as follows:
* Mr Joseph Leung Chi-ming (Chairman)
Mr Sunny Chai Ngai-chiu
* Mr Geoffrey Chan Loong
Mr Simon Chan Sing-kit
* Professor Chau Kwok-tong
* Mr Chiu Kwing-shing
Ir Simon Chung Fuk-wai
* Mr Kenneth Ho Wah
* Professor Ron Hui Shu-yuen
* Mr Kwu Hon-keung
* Dr Edward Lo Wai-chau
Mr Howard Lok Tat-hong
* Mr Mak Chi-leung
Mr Ng Kai-hung
Mr Wat Hon-keung
* Dr Louisa Wong Toi-ling
* Director of Electrical and Mechanical Services
* Director of Home Affairs or her representative
* serving members
Ends/Thursday, April 1, 2010
Issued at HKT 12:00
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