The Acting Chief Executive has appointed 13 people to the new Equal Opportunities Commission board for two years with effect from May 20.

The new members are:

* Dr Edwin Cheng;

* Prof Randy Chiu;

* Virginia Choi;

* Chong Wong Chor-sar;

* Christine Koo;

* Lam Kam-yi;

* Dr Agnes Law;

* Dr Lo Wing-lok;

* Desmond Liu;

* Mandy Tam;

* Saeed Uddin;

* Margaret Wong; and

* Raymond Yip.

The Home Affairs Bureau said the new board, with a good mix of expertise and representatives from different sectors, will enable the commission to have a fresh start under the leadership of the recently appointed chairperson.

They will work with the commission to contribute towards a tolerant and harmonious society free from discrimination, it added.

The bureau also thanked retiring members for their service and advice in the past years.