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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
(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
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
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
1. To advise and make recommendations to the Council on matters related to:
(a) the purchase, lease, erection, alteration and renovation of buildings;
(b) the acquisition and disposal of land; and
(c) the allocation and utilisation of space and facilities.
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:
(a) AA&I Projects;
(b) Major Capital Works Projects;
(c) works projects that have been approved by this Committee;
(d) works term contracts with values more than $2,000,000.
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:

  1. 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.
  2. Works projects which are general repairs and maintenance in nature, irrespective of value, shall not be submitted to the Campus Development Committee for consideration.
  3. 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
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
1. To consider and make recommendations to the Council on all matters which have important financial implications, which include but not limited to the
(a) additions and deletions of banks/financial institutions to the approved list of banks;
(b) borrowing of money and broad policy in the investment of funds;
(c) audited annual financial statements;
(d) appointment of fund managers; and
(e) major changes to the terms and conditions of the Superannuation Schemes and the Mandatory Provident Fund Scheme, as proposed by its Sub-committee.
2. To consider and approve, with the delegated authority of the Council, on all matters relating to the
(a) selection of one or more approved banks to provide banking services on campus;
(b) percentage of investment to be placed in the approved banks and/or among the various approved financial instruments;
(c) formulation of appropriate controls and safeguards with regard to the finance and assets of the University, the purchase of goods, and the hiring of services for the University, including the tendering regulations and the various financial limits (please see Note 1);
(d) selection and/or acceptance of tenders, and to authorise the President or his nominee to sign contracts as approved by the Finance Committee;
(e) level of tuition fees of UGC-funded programmes (please see Note 1); and
(f) annual budgets.
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.
Note 1
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
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
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
(a) selection / appointment / replacement of new or existing service providers;
(b) determination/revision of the investment options;
(c) review of the investment performance of the Superannuation and MPF Schemes;
(d) review and recommend improvements in the services provided by the service providers to stakeholders;
(e) review and revise the Rules Governing the Conduct of Election of Staff Representatives to The Superannuation and MPF Schemes Management Sub-committee;
(f) to make recommendations to the Finance Committee on
(i) matters relating to financing the operations of the Superannuation and MPF Schemes;
(ii) revisions to the terms and conditions of the Superannuation Schemes and the MPF Schemes; and
(iii) termination of the Superannuation Schemes and the MPF Schemes.
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
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
1. To advise the Finance Committee on
(a) the policy guidelines and objectives of the University’s portfolio;
(b) the investment strategies to achieve the intended objectives of the University’s portfolio; and
(c) all other matters associated with investment falling within the jurisdiction of the Finance Committee.
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
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
(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
Chairman of the Council Dr David WONG Yau-kar, GBS, JP 

Deputy Chairman
Board Member(s) elected by the Board of Stewards Dr Terence CHAN Ho-wah
  Mr Wilson PONG Wai-san, MH

Treasurer
Treasurer of the Council Ms Imma LING Kit-sum

Members
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
Director of Alumni Affairs and Development Ms KUNG Shuk-mei
HONORARY AWARDS COMMITTEE (HAC)


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
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
Vice President (Administration) or representative Ms Sarah WONG Man-yee
STAFFING COMMITTEE (SC)


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
Deputy Chairman of the Council Dr Terence CHAN Ho-wah
 
Vice-Chairman
A non-staff Council Member Mr Armstrong LEE Hon-cheung

Members
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
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:
  • 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
*The appeal mechanism where the Respondent is the President or any of the Vice Presidents is stipulated under paragraph 35 in the Equal Opportunities Policy.
 
Composition Membership

Chairman
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
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
Director of Human Resources or representative Ms Cindy CHEUNG Yuen-lai (Acting)