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Ten non-official members from the welfare, business and academic sectors have been appointed to the Advisory Committee of the Partnership Fund for the Disadvantaged for a two-year term from February 1.
They are Ellen Chan, Dorothy Lau, Julie Lee, Ma Siu-leung, Professor Mok Bong-ho, Theresa Tao, Dr Jimmy Wong, Charles Yang, Yeung Po-kwan and Dr Yue Kwok-to.
Welcoming the appointments, Secretary for Health, Welfare & Food Dr York Chow looked forward to the members' contribution.
The committee, chaired by the Director of Social Welfare, will examine applications for the fund and all matters relating to its operation.
The $200 million fund has been established to promote the development of a tripartite social partnership between the Government, the business community and the welfare sector in helping the disadvantaged. Applications from welfare non-governmental organisations will be invited.
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