The Development Bureau (DEVB) announced today (October 24) the appointment of 12 individuals and two institutions as non-official members to the Arboriculture and Horticulture Industry Development Advisory Committee (AHIDAC) for a new term until May 31, 2026.
The new members are Mr Ray Ching Wai, Dr Alvin Tang Ming-chak and Ms Florence Tsui Ho-fun. The reappointed members are Professor Leslie Chen Hung-chi, Mr Kingsley Choi Lim-cho, Mr Daniel Ho Tat-pui, Ms Iris Hoi, Mr Lai Ka-ming, Dr Allen Lim Miaw-shin, Mr Victor Man Kwok-hing, Mr Chiky Wong Cheuk-yuet, Dr Peter Yau as well as the representatives of the Construction Industry Council and the Vocational Training Council.
A spokesman for the DEVB said, "The AHIDAC comprises experienced academics, practitioners and vocational trainers from trade associations, unions and professional groups in the industry as well as higher education and vocational training institutions. The Committee offers multiple perspectives and valuable insights on issues related to the industry's development."
Appointed by the Secretary for Development, members of the AHIDAC advise the DEVB on issues related to the Registration Scheme for Tree Management Personnel, the Study Sponsorship Scheme and Trainee Programme under the Urban Forestry Support Fund, as well as the development and manpower supply and demand situation of the arboriculture and horticulture industry.
The membership of the new term of the AHIDAC is set out below:
Chairperson
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Deputy Secretary for Development (Works) 1
Non-official members (individuals)
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Professor Leslie Chen Hung-chi
Mr Ray Ching Wai *
Mr Kingsley Choi Lim-cho
Mr Daniel Ho Tat-pui
Ms Iris Hoi
Mr Lai Ka-ming
Dr Allen Lim Miaw-shin
Mr Victor Man Kwok-hing
Dr Alvin Tang Ming-chak *
Ms Florence Tsui Ho-fun *
Mr Chiky Wong Cheuk-yuet
Dr Peter Yau
Non-official members (institutions)
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Construction Industry Council
Vocational Training Council
Official members
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Head of Greening, Landscape, and Tree Management Section, DEVB
Representative of Education Bureau
Representative of Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department
Representative of Highways Department
Representative of Housing Department
Representative of Leisure and Cultural Services Department
* New non-official members
Ends/Thursday, October 24, 2024
Issued at HKT 12:00