The government’s decision will amend the by-laws (administrative regulations) regulating the operations of the two government-appointed councils, as both are currently chaired by the policy secretary for transport and public works, according to Leong.
Addressing a press conference at Government Headquarters, Leong insisted that the changes are aimed at enabling the government to respond to the opinions raised in the respective advisory bodies more effectively.
Executive Council (ExCo) spokesman Leong Heng Teng addresses yesterday’s press conference at Government Headquarters about the advisory body changes. – Photo: Tony Wong