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BEC presents certificates to its ambassadors
The Boundary and Election Commission (BEC) today (Saturday) presented certificates to some 60 young Voter Registration Ambassadors in recognition of their work to spread the "get-register" message.
The "Ambassador Scheme", an important feature in voter registration drive, is now entering its second year.
Speaking at the certificate presentation ceremony, BEC Chairman, Mr Justice Woo Kwok-hing, said in promoting voter registration, the ambassadors would be able to share the sense of achievement in contributing to community service.
He said the success of the scheme would not be measured by the number of voter registration forms collected.
More importantly, it is by the enhancement of civic awareness so that members of the public, particularly youngsters, understand their civic rights and duties in society.
"This will be a long-term mission which will not end with the close of our voter registration drive on June 1," the Chairman said.
This year's voter registration drive started in January.
He said the ambassadors worked at three levels: firstly, with their family, relatives and friends; secondly, at their workplace or school; and thirdly, through their own initiatives to promote voter registration.
Mr Justice Woo also said they could also join activities organised by the district offices on voter registration.
He reminds the ambassadors that the information of an elector is confidential
..0 which cannot be released to anyone apart from the authorities concerned.
The league of ambassadors comprise media organisations, enthusiastic groups, students, artists and public-spirited individuals.
Most of the ambassadors present today are secondary school students from various districts.
End/Saturday, May 13, 1995