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Chairperson of Equal Opportunities Commission sought
The Government welcomes qualified candidates from both the public and private sectors to apply for the post of chairperson of the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC).
The chairperson is to steer the Commission to fulfil its statutory functions and powers under the Sex and Disability Discrimination ordinances to eliminate discrimination and promote equal opportunities
A government spokesman said press advertisements will be placed on Saturday (February 10) to invite applications to fill the post of the EOC chairperson.
"We are looking for candidates who have interest in the work of the EOC, possess rich administrative and managerial experience, leadership qualities and good interpersonal skills.
"Candidates with legal background and a good command of English and Chinese will be preferred," the spokesman said.
The Sex Discrimination Ordinance also requires that the chairperson should be appointed on a full-time basis.
Remuneration for the chairperson will be equivalent to Point 8 of the Directorate Pay Scale in the Civil Service - a basic salary of $157,250 a month. A monthly cash allowance of $70,320 in lieu of housing, passage and other benefits will also apply.
The spokesman said the successful candidate will be appointed by the Governor on a full-time basis for a period of three years initially.
The open invitation follows the Government's earlier attempts to search for a chairperson for the EOC.
"We had identified a number of suitable candidates during the past few months. Unfortunately, for one reason or another, none of them felt able to take up the proposed appointment," the spokesman said.
Applications should reach the Equal Opportunities Commission Preparatory Office on 15th floor, Southorn Centre, 130 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, by March 8.
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