Hunt for new Equal Opportunities Commission chief launched
Recruitment process launched after chief quits commission post to be Exco convenor
The Equal Opportunities Commission launched a hunt for a new chairman yesterday after its chief decided to step down in January in favour of his new role as Executive Council convenor.
A three-week open recruitment exercise is under way and a five-member selection board, chaired by former Exco member Dr Leong Che-hung, will interview shortlisted applicants from as early as next month.
The executive director of Hong Kong Unison, Fermi Wong Wai-fun, hoped the new chairman would defend human rights fearlessly.
"I hope it is a genuine search for the right person and not some window-dressing effort," Wong said.
The next commission chairman will get a three-year contract with a basic salary of HK$219,200 a month, a fixed cash allowance and a gratuity payable upon completion of the contract.
Candidates are required to have at least 15 years of relevant experience in public administration and a track record in public or community service in the city.
