Appointments to West Kowloon Cultural District Authority Board
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The list of appointees is as follows:
Mr Bernard Charnwut Chan (Vice-Chairman)
Dr Roy Chung Chi-ping*
Mr Henry Fan Hung-ling
Mr Glenn Fok
Mr Andy Hei Kao-chiang
Ms Tennessy Hui Mei-sheung
Mr Jat Sew-tong*
Ms Rose Lee Wai-mun
Ms Yolanda Ng Yuen-ting
Mr Paulo Pong Kin-yee*
Ms Dee Poon Chu-ying
Ms Winnie Tam Wan-chi
Ms Catherine Yen Kai-shun*
Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism or alternate representative
Secretary for Development or alternate representative
Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury or alternate representative
(*new appointee)
A Government spokesman said that the non-official members appointed are experienced in their respective areas of expertise, including arts and culture, engineering, business and finance, law and community service. They would provide the necessary knowledge and valuable advice in helping the Board to discharge its statutory duties and oversee the development and operation of the West Kowloon Cultural District (WKCD).
"I would like to thank the outgoing members - Mr Ronald Arculli, Mr Benjamin Cha Yiu-chung, Mr Wilson Fung Ying-wai and Mr Wan Man-yee - for their invaluable contribution to the WKCD. We look forward to continuing to work closely with the WKCDA Board." said the Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung.
The WKCDA Ordinance (Cap. 601) provides that the Board is the governing and executive body of WKCDA. It is responsible for the planning, development, operation and maintenance of the arts and cultural facilities and related facilities in WKCD.
Ends/Tuesday, November 1, 2022
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