Members of Election Commission of the Legislative Assembly sworn in

The Chief Executive, Mr Edmund Ho Hau Wah, today officiated at the swearing-in ceremony of the members of the Election Commission of the Legislative Assembly. The Chairman of the Commission, Mr Fong Man Chong, said the Commission would work closely with related bureaux and organise the election on the basis of integrity, legitimacy, fairness, openness and offering convenience to the people. The four other members of the Commission are the President of Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau, Mr Tam Vai Ma; the Director of Public Administration and Civil Service Bureau, Mr José Chu; the Director of the Financial Services Bureau, Ms Lau Ioc Ip; and the Deputy Director of Government Information Bureau, Ms Ho Wai Heng. Speaking to reporters, Mr Fong said the revised electoral law for the Legislative Assembly provided greater power to the Commission and related bureaux to crack down on any irregularities and even crimes committed during the election process. The Commission would issue precise and detailed guidelines for candidates, he said. As the society continued to advance, he said, more and more voters were aware of the importance of their ballots. With the concerted efforts of the entire community, he said he expected the election would be well-organised. The Legislative Assembly Election is scheduled to be held on 20 September.