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M V Stone

Hong Kong Department

17 February 1992

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HONG KONG: APPOINTMENT of DIRECTOR OF AUDIT

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1.

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The Governor wishes to appoint Mr B G Jenney as Director

of Audit with effect from 5 March 1992.

Recommendation

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That we approve the appointment, although it may arouse

some controversy. register serpinne

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being famed

Background and Argument what is the very inpoutat affontment

for at which a shoul 3. Hong Kong require the Secretary of State's approval, be considere under the Audit Ordinance, for this appointment. Normally we would do this at Departmental or AUS level because appointment of a Director of Audit is usually non

controversial.

4.

However, Mr Jenney's appointment could arouse controversy as the Governor flags up.

5. Mr Jenney will be 57 this year and has served in Finance Branch since 1974. The Governor is clear that his extensive

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