Executive Council membership announced

(15 December 2004)The Chief Executive, Mr Edmund Ho Hau Wah, today appointed the Executive Council for the second term Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) Government. The appointment was made in accordance with Article 50 of the Basic Law of the Macao SAR. The members of the new Executive Council are:
Ms Florinda da Rosa Silva Chan Mr Tong Chi Kin Mr Leong Heng Teng Mr Liu Chak Wan Mr Ma Iao Lai Mr Ho Iat Seng Mr Leonel Alves Mr Cheang Chi Keong Mr Lam Heong Sang Mr Leong Vai Tac Mr Ho expressed that he was confident that the second term Executive Council will continue to convey different opinions in the community and to help the government in moulding policy, thus building a solid foundation for the long term prosperity and stability for Macao. Mr Ho paid tribute to the current Executive Council members for their notable contribution to the Macao SAR over the last five years.
According to the Basic law, the Executive Council of the Macao SAR is an organ to assist the Chief Executive in policy making. The members of the Executive Council shall be appointed by the Chief Executive from among the principal officials of the executive authorities, members of the Legislative Council and public figures.