HYAB Hosts Session on Enhancing District Governance and Water Supply Management for Council Members

Home and Youth Affairs Bureau holds sharing session on district governance

​The Home and Youth Affairs Bureau (HYAB) held a sharing session on district governance at the Central Government Offices today (August 14).

Having regard to the work requirements of District Council (DC) members, the HYAB has been arranging different trainings and visits to assist DC members in discharging their duties to improve the efficacy of district work and better serve the community. The sharing session today focused on the Government's water supply policy and arrangements, as well as how to serve district residents more effectively during water supply incidents.

The Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs, Miss Alice Mak, attended the sharing session and delivered a speech. She said that, upon looking back at recent district work, she hoped that DC members of all districts could learn from each other in dealing with water supply incidents to minimise the impacts on district residents. Miss Mak hoped that through the sharing session, DC members could better understand the Government's policy on water supply systems and plans to replace water mains; better co-operate with government departments, District Services and Community Care Teams (Care Teams) and the "three district committees" to maximise synergy during emergency water supply incidents; and make preparations in advance to understand district residents' needs to serve as the bridge between the Government and district residents in water supply incidents, help distribute latest information on the water supply, and provide assistance to residents in need in a timely manner.

Today's sharing session had two parts. In the first part, the Under Secretary for Development, Mr David Lam, shared on the challenges facing the water supplies system and relevant policies, whereas the Director of Water Supplies, Mr Roger Wong, covered short- and medium-term plans to replace water mains, and the response and reporting mechanism during emergency water incidents. The second part was experience sharing, where District Officers, DC members and Care Team representatives from Wong Tai Sin and Tuen Mun Districts shared the problems encountered and insights in handling recent water supply incidents.

Home and Youth Affairs Bureau holds sharing session on district governance Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Home and Youth Affairs Bureau holds sharing session on district governance Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Home and Youth Affairs Bureau holds sharing session on district governance Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Home and Youth Affairs Bureau holds sharing session on district governance Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Home and Youth Affairs Bureau holds sharing session on district governance Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Appointments to Construction Industry Council announced

The Government today (January 16) announced the reappointment of Professor Thomas Ho On-sing as the chairperson of the Construction Industry Council (CIC) for a one-year term, the appointment of six new non-official members, and the reappointment of 10 incumbent non-official members for a two-year term. These appointments, made by the Secretary for Development in accordance with Section 9 of the Construction Industry Council Ordinance (Cap. 587), are published in the Government Gazette today and will take effect from February 1, 2026.

Professor Thomas Ho On-sing, Photo source: FB of Construction Industry Council

The new non-official members are Mr Chau Sze-kit, Mr Paul Lau Siu-wing, Mr Robin Leung Chi-tim, Dr Lo Wai-kwok, Mr Wong Po-cheung, and Mr Yu Wai-wai. The reappointed non-official members are Mr Marvin Chen, Professor Jack Cheng Chin-pang, Mr Victor Cheung Chi-kong, Mr Danny Hung Cheung-shew, Mr Clarence Leung Wai-kin, Mr Simon Liu Sing-pang, Mr Kevin Ma Hok-ming, Mr Lawrence Ng San-wa, Mr Edwin Tong Ka-hung, and Mr Emil Yu Chen-on.

A spokesman for the Development Bureau said, "We welcome the new members and look forward to working closely with the CIC for the continuous development of the construction industry. We also thank the six outgoing members, namely Mr Thomas Ho Kwok-kwan, Mr Kan Jun, Mr Kwok Hing-wun, Mr Ricky Leung Wing-kee, Mr Tse Wang-yu, and Mr Andrew Young Meng-cheung, for their contributions to the CIC and the construction industry."

The CIC is a statutory body established in February 2007 with the mission to forge consensus on long-term strategic issues concerning the construction industry, convey the needs and aspirations of the industry to the Government, and provide a channel for the Government to solicit advice on all construction-related matters. It also collaborates with the industry to launch various training and caring schemes for industry practitioners, including its work in enhancing construction site safety and strengthening training to address the manpower needs.

Membership of the CIC as from February 1, 2026, will be as follows:

Chairperson

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Professor Thomas Ho On-sing

Members

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Professor Albert Chan Ping-chuen

Mr Chau Sze-kit

Mr Marvin Chen

Professor Jack Cheng Chin-pang

Mr Victor Cheung Chi-kong

Mr Danny Hung Cheung-shew

Mr Paul Lau Siu-wing

Mr Dominic Law Tik-ko

Mr Robin Leung Chi-tim

Mr Clarence Leung Wai-kin

Mr Simon Liu Sing-pang

Dr Lo Wai-kwok

Mr Kevin Ma Hok-ming

Mr Mow Tai-hing

Mr Lawrence Ng San-wa

Professor Alfred Sit Wing-hang

Mr Edwin Tong Ka-hung

Mr Wong Po-cheung

Mr Rex Wong Siu-han

Mr Emil Yu Chen-on

Mr Yu Wai-wai

Permanent Secretary for Development (Works)

Permanent Secretary for Housing

Director of Buildings