THE Association of Restaurant managers plays an important role in the Restaurant Hygiene Competition.
Not only do all their restaurants take part with enthusiasm, but the managers themselves are heavily involved in the judging process.
''The competition is actively supported by our members,'' said association chairman Ng Tak-leung.
''The Urban Council invites opinions from all relevant organisations, and we have put forward several points which we think have improved the competition, and made it fairer.'' Twelve of the association's members acted as judges, having previously declared any conflict of interest to ensure impartiality.
Although three or four judges, including councillors and district board members, visit a restaurant together, they each mark independently.
However, Mr Ng said that there was open discussion between judges and his members offered advice based on their experience.