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Question: In Matters Requiring Special Attention in 2010-11, it is stated that the HKTDC will continue to plan for Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre Phase 3. Please give an elaboration of this project and the resources required. Asked by: Hon. HO Chun-yan, Albert Reply: The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) has submitted to the Government a proposal for developing the Phase 3 of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre at a nearby site. The Government is still examining the relevant issues (including its location, design, related planning issues as well as its impacts on the traffic, environment and other public facilities in the vicinity). The Government has not made any decision on the proposal. The aforementioned work is part of the existing work of HKTDC and the relevant bureaux/departments. They will be absorbed by existing resources and additional provision is not required.
Question : Why is it necessary to appoint a Political Assistant at the annual remuneration of $1.7 million in 2010-11? What is the scope of responsibilities of this Political Assistant? What qualifications and experience are required of this post? Through what channels will the Government recruit this Political Assistant? Will it be open recruitment? Is it possible for the work of the Political Assistant to be shared by existing officials of the Commerce, Industry and Tourism Branch of Commercial and Economic Development Bureau? Asked by : Hon. HO Chun-yan, Albert Reply : The creation of a Political Assistant position in the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau was approved by the Finance Committee of the Legislative Council in December 2007. Since the position has not yet been filled, provision is earmarked under Head 152 to meet the expenses for appointment. The Political Assistant to Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development is mainly responsible for providing political support and input to the Secretary and the Under Secretary, and conducting the necessary political liaison at the instruction of the Secretary and the Under Secretary, including the liaison with the media and various stakeholders. In line with established practice, any appointment to the position will be made under the principle of meritocracy. Since the political appointees need to subscribe to the Chief Executive’s manifesto and be committed to assuming political responsibilities collectively for the governance of Hong Kong, the mode of open recruitment will not be appropriate. Under the Political Appointment System, politically appointed officials and civil servants have different roles to play. As the nature of the work of the Political Assistant is fundamentally different from that of civil servants, the work could not be shared out by the civil servants in the Bureau.
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