10
Monday, March 26, 1973
THREE NEW MEMBERS APPOINTED TO URBCO
Mr. James Wu Is Retiring On April 1
The Governor has appointed three new members to the expanded
Urban Council, two of whom will fill the additional seats allowed for in
the new constitution.
The three new members are Mr. Alex S.C. Wu, Mr. Hu Fat-kwong
and Mr. Wong Shiu-cheuck. Mr. Wu and Mr. Hu will serve for a term of
three years, and Mr. Wong for a term of one year.
Of the ten appointed members serving in the existing Council,
Mr. James M.H. Wu is due to resign on April 1, when the new constitution
comes into effect.
The three new appointments, also effective from that date, will
therefore increase the appointed membership to 12.
Mr. Wu, aged 50, holds appointments as managing director of Dai
Nippon Printing Co. (International) Ltd., partner of Fidelity Inspection
Service and Director of Canadian Tools Ltd.
He has served on the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Committee, the
Board of Governors of New Asia College, the Hong Kong Trade Development
Council and the Social Welfare Advisory Committee. He is also former
chairman of the Government Lotteries Management Committee.
Mr. Hu, aged 49, is managing director of Ryoden Electric Engineering
Co. Ltd. Widely respected for his sporting and recreational interests, he is surrently chairman of the Children's Playground Association, the Hong Kong Festival 1973 Entertainment Committee and the Hong Kong Handball Association.
/A former ****
No comments yet.
Private notes are available after approval.