Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
Appointments to Arboriculture and Horticulture Industry Development Advisory Committee announced
Appointments to Arboriculture and Horticulture Industry Development Advisory Committee announced
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The Development Bureau (DEVB) announced today (October 24) the appointment of 12 individuals and two institutions as non-official members to the Arboriculture and Horticulture Industry Development Advisory Committee (AHIDAC) for a new term until May 31, 2026. The new members are Mr Ray Ching Wai, Dr Alvin Tang Ming-chak and Ms Florence Tsui Ho-fun. The reappointed members are Professor Leslie Chen Hung-chi, Mr Kingsley Choi Lim-cho, Mr Daniel Ho Tat-pui, Ms Iris Hoi, Mr Lai Ka-ming, Dr Allen Lim Miaw-shin, Mr Victor Man Kwok-hing, Mr Chiky Wong Cheuk-yuet, Dr Peter Yau as well as the representatives of the Construction Industry Council and the Vocational Training Council. A spokesman for the DEVB said, “The AHIDAC comprises experienced academics, practitioners and vocational trainers from trade associations, unions and professional groups in the industry as well as higher education and vocational training institutions. The Committee offers multiple perspectives and valuable insights on issues related to the industry’s development.” Appointed by the Secretary for Development, members of the AHIDAC advise the DEVB on issues related to the Registration Scheme for Tree Management Personnel, the Study Sponsorship Scheme and Trainee Programme under the Urban Forestry Support Fund, as well as the development and manpower supply and demand situation of the arboriculture and horticulture industry. The membership of the new term of the AHIDAC is set out below:Chairperson————–Deputy Secretary for Development (Works) 1Non-official members (individuals)——————————————-Professor Leslie Chen Hung-chiMr Ray Ching Wai *Mr Kingsley Choi Lim-choMr Daniel Ho Tat-puiMs Iris HoiMr Lai Ka-mingDr Allen Lim Miaw-shinMr Victor Man Kwok-hingDr Alvin Tang Ming-chak *Ms Florence Tsui Ho-fun *Mr Chiky Wong Cheuk-yuetDr Peter YauNon-official members (institutions)——————————————-Construction Industry CouncilVocational Training Council Official members——————-Head of Greening, Landscape, and Tree Management Section, DEVBRepresentative of Education BureauRepresentative of Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation DepartmentRepresentative of Highways DepartmentRepresentative of Housing DepartmentRepresentative of Leisure and Cultural Services Department* New non-official members
Ends/Thursday, October 24, 2024Issued at HKT 12:00
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