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Lands Department meets performance target
The Director of Lands, Mr Bob Pope, is confident that his department will be able to meet its performance targets even though there are challenges and difficulties ahead.
Mr Pope was speaking today (Wednesday) at the Certificate Presentation Ceremony for 39 land executives who had successfully completed a two-year departmental training programme on land administration.
Mr Pope said there was great expectation from the public that the department would provide a high-quality service in all aspects.
"I shall count on the support and contribution of all grades and ranks in the department including newly confirmed land executives in maintaining a high standard of performance and providing good service to the community within the resources available," he said.
"I congratulate all the 39 land executives on your success, not only in the training but also in your confirmation to the post.
"This means that you will have the obligation to maintain a high standard of performance in various aspects of land work and to fulfil the department's performance pledges.
"I hope that with your drive, determination and commitment, you will be able to help the department to complete its mission successfully in this new era where importance is placed on efficiency, effectiveness and results."
The departmental course in land administration, jointly organised by the Lands Department and the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, provides formal land administration training for newly recruited land executives who must pass this for confirmation to the Government's permanent and pensionable establishment.
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