The Government announced today (July 5) the appointment of Mr Herman Hui Chung-shing as the Chairperson of the Social Workers Registration Board and Miss Grace Chan Man-yee as the Deputy Chairperson of the Board, as well as the appointment of 10 members of the Board, namely Miss Chan Chong-lai, Miss Anna May Chan Mei-lan, Professor Amy Chow Yin-man, Mr Fong Cheung-fat, Mr Frederick Lai Wing-hoi, Dr Kevin Lau Chung-hang, Mrs Patricia Lau, Mr Roy Lo Wa-kei, Ms Annie Tam Kam-lan and Mr Barry Wong Man-sing. Their appointments will take effect on July 5, 2024, for a term of three years.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Chris Sun, said, "The Board handles social worker registration matters and monitors the professional conduct of registered social workers. The newly appointed members come from a diverse background. I expect that they will bring in a broader and more balanced participation in the Board to ensure that public interest will be safeguarded."
The membership of the Board with effect from July 5, 2024, is as follows:
Chairperson
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Mr Herman Hui Chung-shing
Deputy Chairperson
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Miss Grace Chan Man-yee
Members
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Ms Ann Au Chor-kwan
Miss Chan Chong-lai
Miss Anna May Chan Mei-lan
Professor Amy Chow Yin-man
Mr Alex Fan Hoi-kit
Mr Fong Cheung-fat
Ms Wendy Fung Shuk-man
Mr Oscar Lai Man-lok
Mr Frederick Lai Wing-hoi
Dr Kevin Lau Chung-hang
Mrs Patricia Lau
Mr Roy Lo Wa-kei
Ms Anthea Lo Wing-sze
Mr Webster Ng Kam-wah
Mr Sin Yat-kin
Ms Annie Tam Kam-lan
Mr Barry Wong Man-sing
Director of Social Welfare or representative
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