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CAS Chief Staff Officer appointed

The Government today (Tuesday) announced that Mr Fung Kwok-him will succeed Mr F S Kavanagh as Chief Staff Officer, Civil Aid Services (CAS), from June 29.

Mr Kavanagh will proceed on pre-retirement leave on that date having served the Government for 36 years.

Commenting on the appointment, the Secretary for the Civil Service, Mr W K Lam, said: "Mr Fung is very experienced in the operation of the CAS. I am confident that he will lead the CAS to continue to serve the community in their fine tradition."

Mr Lam also commended Mr Kavanagh for his devoted service to the Government and the community during the past 36 years.

Following are the brief biographical notes on Messrs Fung and Kavanagh:

Mr Fung Kwok-him

Aged 57, Mr Fung is at present CAS Staff Officer. He joined the Hong Kong civil service in August 1963 as an Assistant Training Officer. He was promoted to his present rank in December 1993.

Mr F S Kavanagh

Aged 57, Mr Kavanagh joined the Hong Kong civil service in October 1960. He joined CAS in January 1989 as Chief Staff Officer.

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