THE COUNCIL
The Chancellor
The Honourable Mr John LEE Ka-chiu 李家超, GBM, SBS, PDSM, PMSM
Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
Council Membership
Chairman
Dr David WONG Yau-kar 黃友嘉, GBS, JP
Deputy Chairman
Dr Terence CHAN Ho-wah 陳浩華
Treasurer
Ms Imma LING Kit-sum 凌潔心
Members under Section 8(1) of the Ordinance
Chairman
Dr David WONG Yau-kar 黃友嘉, GBS, JP
Deputy Chairman
Dr Terence CHAN Ho-wah 陳浩華
Treasurer
Ms Imma LING Kit-sum 凌潔心
Members under Section 8(1) of the Ordinance
(a) | The President Professor John LEE Chi Kin 李子建, JP |
(b) | The Vice Presidents Professor May CHENG May Hung 鄭美紅, Vice President (Academic) Professor Chetwyn CHAN Che-hin 陳智軒, Vice President (Research and Development) Ms Sarah WONG Man-yee 黃敏兒, Vice President (Administration) |
(c) | At least one but not more than 3 public officers appointed by the Chief Executive Ms Louise SO Yuen-yi 蘇婉儀 |
(d) | At least one but not more than 3 persons nominated by the Academic Board from among its number and appointed by the Council Dr Sammy HUI King-fai 許景輝 Professor Eric TSANG Po-keung 曾寶強 Dr Susanna YEUNG Siu-sze 楊少詩 |
(e) | 3 members elected from among their number by (i) the full-time teaching staff; and (ii) the administrative staff whose rank or grade is equivalent to that of full- time teaching staff Dr Maxwell HO Chun-sing 何振聲 Dr PARK Jae Hyung 朴宰亨 Ms Teresa POON Sin-yi 潘倩儀 |
(f) | Not more than 14 other persons appointed by the Chief Executive, who shall be neither public officers nor employees of the University Mr KWOK Wing-keung 郭永強, BBS, MH, JP Mr Armstrong LEE Hon-cheung 李漢祥 Mrs Joanna LI LAU Lai-hing 李劉麗卿, MH Mr Kennedy LIU Tat-yin 廖達賢 Professor LUI Hon-kwong 呂漢光 Mr Willie LUI Pok-shek 呂博碩, JP Ms Winnie NG 伍穎梅, JP Mr YAU Siu-hung 邱少雄, MH Mr Eric YEUNG Chuen-sing 楊全盛, JP Ms Jennifer YEUNG 楊燕芝 Professor Ben YOUNG 楊立偉 |
(g) | A full-time student of the University appointed by the Council Miss Emily CHEUNG Yu-yi 張如意 |
AUDIT COMMITTEE (AC)
Terms of Reference
Terms of Reference
1. | To consider and recommend to the Council the appointment or re-appointment of internal and external auditors, the audit fee, the resignation or dismissal of auditors, and any related issues. |
2. | To discuss with the external auditor the nature and scope of the audit and ensure co-ordination between external and internal auditors. |
3. | To review the annual financial statements, focusing on the adequacy and fairness of disclosure, before submission to the Council. |
4. | To discuss problems and reservations arising from the audits, and any matters the external auditor may wish to discuss (in the absence of management when necessary). |
5. | To review the external auditor’s management letter and management’s response. |
6. | To approve the internal audit plan and to review the reports of the internal auditor and management’s response to ensure that appropriate action is taken to address major issues raised. |
7. | To oversee the internal auditor’s reviews on governance, internal controls and risk management issues, including the adequacy and effectiveness of control and risk management systems. |
8. | To consider the major findings of reviews to improve cost effectiveness and efficiency in University operation. |
9. | To perform any function laid upon it by the Council, including matters raised under the Whistleblowing Policy. |
10. | With the agreement of the Council, to co-opt such additional members to the Audit Committee as may be required. |
Composition | Membership |
Chairman |
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Non-staff Council Member | Professor LUI Hon-kwong |
Members | |
Up to 3 non-staff Council Members |
Mr KWOK Wing-keung, BBS, MH, JP Mr Kennedy LIU Tat-yin Ms Winnie NG, JP |
Up to 2 External Members | Professor Horace IP Ho-shing, MH |
Secretary | |
A staff member from the Offices of the President | Ms Vivien LIU Wai-yuen |
CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (CDC)
Terms of Reference
Notes:
Terms of Reference
1. | To advise and make recommendations to the Council on matters related to:
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2. | To advise and make recommendations to the Council on the physical development and planning of the University campuses including but not limited to the Campus Master Development Plan. | ||||||||
3. | To decide on the annual submissions to the University Grants Committee for the Alterations, Additions, Repairs and Improvements (“AA&I”) Block Allocation and Major Capital Works Projects. | ||||||||
4. | To approve the initial proposals of works projects more than $2,000,000 per project other than those set out in 3 above. | ||||||||
5. | To approve, in accordance with the prevailing purchasing policies and procedures, the appointment of consultants and contractors for:
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6. | To oversee the expenditure status and the progress of the projects set out under 5(a), (b) and (c) above. | ||||||||
7. | To formulate and review policies relating to estates development and management. | ||||||||
8. | To perform any function laid upon it by the Council. | ||||||||
9. | With the agreement of the Council, to co-opt up to two additional members to the Campus Development Committee as may be required for a term of three years at a maximum length of service of not more than six years. |
Notes:
- AA&I Projects and Major Capital Works Projects to be submitted to the University Grants Committee are projects with individual value of not more than $50,000,000 and those with individual value of more than $50,000,000 respectively.
- Works projects which are general repairs and maintenance in nature, irrespective of value, shall not be submitted to the Campus Development Committee for consideration.
- Co-opted members should observe the Guidelines and Code of Conduct / Practice for Council / Committee Members to the extent that are applicable to Council Members to ensure highest level of governance.
Composition | Membership |
Chairman |
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Chairman of the Council | Dr David WONG Yau-kar, GBS, JP |
Vice-Chairman | |
Deputy Chairman of the Council |
Dr Terence CHAN Ho-wah |
Members | |
Treasurer of the Council | Ms Imma LING Kit-sum |
Up to 4 external Council Members | Mrs Joanna LI LAU Lai-hing, MH Mr YAU Siu-hung, MH Mr Eric YEUNG Chuen-sing, JP Ms Jennifer YEUNG |
An elected staff Council Member | Ms Teresa POON Sin-yi |
An Academic Board-nominated Council Member | Dr Susanna YEUNG Siu-sze |
President | Professor John LEE Chi Kin, JP |
Vice President (Administration) | Ms Sarah WONG Man-yee |
Associate Vice President (Institutional Advancement) | Dr Mark CHOW Man-kong |
Up to 2 co-opted Members |
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In Attendance | |
Director of Finance |
Mr Edmond KUO Hoi |
Secretary | |
Director of Estates | Mr LAU Wai-tat |
FINANCE COMMITTEE (FC)
Terms of Reference
Note 1
Matters currently delegated to the Management
Terms of Reference
1. | To consider and make recommendations to the Council on all matters which have important financial implications, which include but not limited to the
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2. | To consider and approve, with the delegated authority of the Council, on all matters relating to the
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3. | To perform any function laid upon it by the Council. | ||||||||||||
4. | With the agreement of the Council, to co-opt such additional members to the Finance Committee as may be required. | ||||||||||||
5. | To form any ad hoc working groups as considered necessary. |
Matters currently delegated to the Management
- Approval of fees and charges (other than tuition fee of UGC-funded programmes) for courses of study, use of facilities, etc.;
- Approval of accounting procedures; and
- Approval of purchasing procedures
Composition | Membership |
Chairman |
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Treasurer of the Council | Ms Imma LING Kit-sum |
Vice-Chairman | |
A non-staff Council Member |
Mrs Joanna LI LAU Lai-hing, MH |
Members | |
Up to 5 Council Members, including 1 elected Staff Representative | Mr Willie LUI Pok-shek, JP Ms Teresa POON Sin-yi Mr YAU Siu-hung, MH Ms Jennifer YEUNG Dr Susanna YEUNG Siu-sze |
President | Professor John LEE Chi Kin, JP |
Vice President (Administration) |
Ms Sarah WONG Man-yee |
Secretary | |
Director of Finance or representative | Mr Edmond KUO Hoi |
THE SUPERANNUATION AND MPF SCHEMES MANAGEMENT SUB-COMMITTEE (SMSMSC)
Terms of Reference
Terms of Reference
1. | To work with the trustee(s) or service provider(s) of the Superannuation and Mandatory Provident Fund (“MPF”) Schemes to consider and, with the delegated authority of the Council, approve all matters relating to the Superannuation Schemes and the MPF Scheme, including the
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2. | To perform any function laid upon it by the Finance Committee. | ||||||||||||||||||
3. | With the agreement of the Finance Committee, to co-opt such additional members to the Superannuation and Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Management Sub-committee as may be required. | ||||||||||||||||||
4. | To form any ad hoc working groups as considered necessary. |
Composition | Membership |
Chairman |
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Vice President (Administration) | Ms Sarah WONG Man-yee |
Vice-Chairman | |
A non-staff Council Member of the Finance Committee |
Ms Jennifer YEUNG |
Members | |
Up to 2 Staff Council Members of the Finance Committee | Ms Teresa POON Sin-yi Dr Susanna YEUNG Siu-sze |
2 elected Superannuation Scheme Member representatives | Mr CHENG Wing-on Mr Louis YIU Chung-ming |
2 elected MPF Scheme Member representatives | Miss Carmen CHAN Ka-man Mr CHAN Siu-man |
Secretary | |
Director of Finance or representative | Mr Edmond KUO Hoi |
INVESTMENT SUB-COMMITTEE (ISC)
Terms of Reference
Terms of Reference
1. | To advise the Finance Committee on
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2. | To make decisions on investments of the University’s portfolio under the approved policy guidelines. | ||||||
3. | To appoint investment managers and financial consultants under delegation of the Finance Committee. | ||||||
4. | To monitor and review the performance of the investment managers, financial consultants and the University’s portfolio. |
Composition | Membership |
Chairman |
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Chairman of the Finance Committee | Ms Imma LING Kit-sum |
Members | |
Member of the Finance Committee nominated by the Council | Ms Jennifer YEUNG |
Vice President (Administration) | Ms Sarah WONG Man-yee |
Director of Finance |
Mr Edmond KUO Hoi |
Co-Opted Members | Mr CHIU Man-ming Mr Wilson PONG Wai-san, MH |
Secretary | |
Finance Manager | Ms Winnie YU Hiu-ling |
THE EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG FOUNDATION (The EdUHK FOUNDATION)
Objects
The primary objects of The Education University of Hong Kong Foundation are
Objects
The primary objects of The Education University of Hong Kong Foundation are
(a) | to solicit, procure and accept donations, financial support and gifts of property of all kinds from individuals, organisations, corporations for the development of the University and/or promotion and advancement of science, social sciences, humanities, educational and cultural activities; |
(b) | to assist the University in promoting its vision and mission; |
(c) | to consolidate and dovetail the initiatives of fund-raising, alumni relations and community building for enhanced effectiveness and increased productivity of the University; and |
(d) | to provide a high-level platform to tie the garnering of public and institutional support with the strategic development of the University. |
The Board of Stewards of The Education University of Hong Kong Foundation
Composition | Membership |
Chairman |
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Chairman of the Council | Dr David WONG Yau-kar, GBS, JP |
Deputy Chairman |
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Board Member(s) elected by the Board of Stewards | Dr Terence CHAN Ho-wah |
Mr Wilson PONG Wai-san, MH | |
Treasurer |
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Treasurer of the Council | Ms Imma LING Kit-sum |
Members |
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President | Professor John LEE Chi Kin, JP |
Up to 20 Members who are from business community, profession or industry | Mrs Viola CHAN MAN Yee-wai, BBS Mr Jason CHIU Tsz-kiu, JP Dr Anthony CHOW Wing-kin, SBS, JP Mr Eric CHOW Yik-cheung Mrs Yvette FUNG YEH Yi-hao Ms Christina M. LEE, JP Dr Eric LI Ka-cheung, GBS, JP Dr Eddy LI Sau-hung, GBS, JP Dr Allen SHI Lop-tak, BBS, MH, JP Mr Irons SZE, BBS, JP Professor Anthony WU Ting-yuk, GBS, JP |
Secretary-General |
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Director of Alumni Affairs and Development | Ms KUNG Shuk-mei |
HONORARY AWARDS COMMITTEE (HAC)
Terms of Reference
Terms of Reference
1. | To consider and recommend to the Council the conferment of honorary degrees and honorary fellowships. |
2. | To consider any matter associated with the conferment of honorary degrees and honorary fellowships. |
Composition | Membership |
Chairman |
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Chairman of the Council | Dr David WONG Yau-kar, GBS, JP |
Members | |
Up to 3 non-staff Council Members, one of whom is a non-academic member | Dr Terence CHAN Ho-wah Mr Kennedy LIU Tat-yin Mr Willie LUI Pok-shek, JP |
Up to 3 Academic Board Members* (elected by the Academic Board and appointed by the Council) * subject to a 2-year term of office and a maximum length of service of 4 years |
Dr Andy CHIN Chi-on Professor Keith HO Wing-kei Dr Andy TSE Choi-yeung |
President | Professor John LEE Chi Kin, JP |
Secretary |
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Vice President (Administration) or representative | Ms Sarah WONG Man-yee |
STAFFING COMMITTEE (SC)
Terms of Reference
Terms of Reference
1. | To advise the Council on establishment and conditions of service. |
2. | To advise the Council on staff recruitment, appointment, staff relations and staff development. |
3. | To review and adjudicate, through the Staff Appeal Sub-Committee, cases of complaints or appeals lodged by staff against the deliberation of the Staff Selection and Appointment Committee set up under the Management Board. |
4. | To review and adjudicate cases of complaints or appeals relating to misconduct, breach of contract or termination of appointment. |
5. | To perform any function laid upon it by the Council. |
6. | With agreement of the Council, to co-opt such additional members as may be required. |
7. | To form any working groups as considered necessary. |
Composition | Membership |
Chairman |
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Deputy Chairman of the Council | Dr Terence CHAN Ho-wah |
Vice-Chairman | |
A non-staff Council Member | Mr Armstrong LEE Hon-cheung |
Members |
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Up to 5 Council Members, including 1 elected Staff Representative | Mr Kennedy LIU Tat-yin Dr PARK Jae Hyung Professor Eric TSANG Po-keung Mr Eric YEUNG Chuen-sing, JP Professor Ben YOUNG |
President | Professor John LEE Chi Kin, JP |
Vice President (Administration) | Ms Sarah WONG Man-yee |
Secretary |
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Director of Human Resources or representative | Ms Cindy CHEUNG Yuen-lai (Acting) |
STAFF APPEAL SUB-COMMITTEE (SASC)
Terms of Reference
To consider and make decisions on the following appeals on staffing matters in relation to but only on procedural grounds with the decisions by the SASC being final:
Terms of Reference
To consider and make decisions on the following appeals on staffing matters in relation to but only on procedural grounds with the decisions by the SASC being final:
- Matters arising from personnel decisions such as re-appointment, advancement, promotion, and conversion to superannuation, etc.;
- Grievances still un-resolved after decision made by the President or appropriate authority according to the grievance procedures;
- Disciplinary matters involving termination of service/dismissal, and financial sanctions including suspension of benefits, fine, etc. under the disciplinary procedures;
- Complaints of discrimination/harassment acts where the Respondent is a staff member (other than the President or any of the Vice Presidents)* according to the Equal Opportunities Policy; and
- Any other appeals on the staffing matters referred by the President or as deemed appropriate by the Chairman of the SASC
Composition | Membership |
Chairman |
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Vice-Chairman of Staffing Committee | Mr Armstrong LEE Hon-cheung |
Vice-Chairman | |
A non-staff Council Member | Mrs Joanna LI LAU Lai-hing, MH |
Members |
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Up to 3 Council Members, including 1 elected Staff Representative | Dr Maxwell HO Chun-sing Dr Sammy HUI King-fai Mr Kennedy LIU Tat-yin |
External Member to be appointed by the Chairman | Ms Dora MAK Chun-sau |
President | Professor John LEE Chi Kin, JP |
Secretary |
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Director of Human Resources or representative | Ms Cindy CHEUNG Yuen-lai (Acting) |