End this delay over the next EOC chief

Discrimination is not a matter Hong Kong should take lightly; it's both an issue of justice and fairness as well as critical for society to peacefully grow and thrive. The work of the Equal Opportunities Commission is, therefore, unquestionably important. But where is the government's commitment to upholding such basic rights, given its lethargy in finding a new chairman for the statutory body?

Raymond Tang Yee-bong's term ended yesterday without the government having named his successor. It has had plenty of time to make the appointment, and there has been no shortage of suitable candidates. When applications closed in September, 44 had been received, while an executive search firm identified another 49 qualified people. That the five-member selection panel comprises present and former executive councillors would seem to lend weight to accusations that authorities want a government-friendly chairman - and have so far been unable to find one.

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