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Remuneration of principal executives of statutory bodies

Following is a question by the Hon Cheung Man-kwong and a written reply by the acting Chief Secretary, the Hon Michael Leung, in the Legislative Council today (Wednesday):

Question:

Regarding the salaries and fringe benefits received by the principal executives of statutory public bodies, will the Government inform this Council:

Reply:

(a)

of the criteria for determining their remuneration;

(b)

(c)

Mr President.

which statutory public bodies have disclosed the remuneration of their principal executives; which statutory public bodies have not and what are the reasons for non- disclosure, and whether consideration will be given to requesting these bodies to disclose the remuneration of their principal executives; and

what mechanism does the Government have to monitor those public- funded statutory bodies which have not disclosed the remuneration of their principal executives?

The remuneration received by the principal executives of statutory bodies financed by public funds varies because they have different levels and areas of responsibilities. My reply to Mr Cheung's question will necessarily have to be a general one.

(a)

The criteria adopted by these statutory bodies vary according to their specific requirements but in general the following are taken into account:

the

pay levels of jobs in the civil service or the private sector that have comparable responsibilities and that require similar qualifications and experience: