Political situation
Written by: Wu Zhuoan
2021-01-18 13:00
Last update date: 2021-01-18 13:00
The Legislative Council's Committee on Civil Servants and Subvented Organizations Staff Affairs held a meeting today (18th) to discuss the proposal for public servants to take oaths.
The chairman of the committee, Guo Weiqiang of the Federation of Trade Unions mentioned in a speech that some representatives of civil service organizations are concerned about whether civil servants will be regarded as breach of oath if they accept interviews from "anti-China media."
The Secretary for Civil Service, Nie Dequan, responded that if the person expresses his opinion as a civil servant, he must clearly consider his way of expression and path. He also said: "If it is stated that it is an'anti-Chinese media', the issue itself is clearly stated. Lah." The Democratic Alliance for Betterment of Hong Kong, Liang Zhixiang, subsequently asked Radio Television Hong Kong and The Epoch Times whether they were considered "anti-China media." Nie Dequan did not respond.
The new civil servants’ union recently announced its dissolution. Liang Zhixiang asked Nie Dequan to respond to whether he would recognize and accept the oath of the union's backbone.
Nie Dequan said that he does not comment on individual cases, but said that if there are other signs that civil servants' words and deeds are inappropriate, the Civil Service Bureau will follow up in accordance with the mechanism.
Nie Dequan: If there are signs that civil servants have improper words and deeds, follow up according to the mechanism
The new civil servants’ union that had launched the three strike referendums recently announced its dissolution. The DAB’s Ge Peifan pointed out that although the union has “closed files,” some members are involved in violating the civil service codes. If they sign a sworn statement, will the Civil Service Bureau be satisfied.
Liang Zhixiang pointed out that the new civil servants would oppose the government and asked Nie Dequan to respond whether he would recognize and accept the oath of the union's backbone.
Nie Dequan said that he did not comment on individual cases, but said that after the anti-amendment incident began more than a year ago, the government has been following up on the relevant civil servants participating in illegal public activities or receiving complaints that the civil servants violated the Civil Service Code. Work and investigations, some illegal civil servants have been dismissed, and the disciplinary procedures have "never stopped."
He also pointed out that if there are other signs that the words and deeds of civil servants are inappropriate, the Civil Service Bureau will follow up according to the mechanism.
Liang Zhixiang: Can Hong Kong, Taiwan and The Epoch Times count as anti-Chinese media?
Guo Weiqiang mentioned in his speech that some representatives of civil service organizations are concerned about whether civil servants will be regarded as breach of oath if they accept interviews from "anti-China media."
Nie Dequan pointed out that if the person expresses his opinions as a civil servant, he needs to clearly consider the way of expression and the way of expression. He also said: "If the statement is an "anti-Chinese media", the issue itself is well explained." Liang Zhixiang then spoke. , To ask whether Hong Kong, Taiwan and The Epoch Times are considered "anti-China media." Nie Dequan did not respond.
In his speech, Guo Weiqiang from the Federation of Trade Unions mentioned that some representatives of civil service organizations were concerned about whether civil servants would be deemed to have violated their oath if they were interviewed by "anti-China media."
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Nie: Civil servants need to consider identity conflicts when expressing opinions
Many established members are concerned about whether the words and deeds of civil servants will touch the "red line."
The Liberal Party's Shao Jiahui is concerned that if civil service organizations are dissatisfied with the salary increase, and even some civil servants participate in peaceful demonstrations for a salary increase, he asked whether civil servants can participate or make comments by then.
Lu Songxiong of the Federation of Trade Unions mentioned that the civil service unions that had a pro-organized system in the past also had opinions on government policies and governance. For example, some civil servants were concerned about the interests of employees, worried that the policy was "difficult to do (implement)", additional work pressure, occupational safety, etc. Asking the government to increase manpower and manpower, he asked whether the above situation would conflict with "loyalty."
Nie Dequan pointed out that civil servants are "not part-time and simple" and are an important member of the political system. As backbones of the government, civil servants have identities and roles. They need to fully support and cooperate with the government in its administration. They must not commit illegal acts or shake the SAR government. Governance and governance.
Nie also pointed out that civil servants are also citizens, and it is reasonable to express opinions on government policies. However, when they publicly express their opinions as civil servants, unless they are related to salaries, when expressing their opinions, civil servants need to consider whether there will be identity conflicts and whether their speeches Is seen as not supporting government governance.
Ge Peifan finally paid attention to the issue of dual nationality and allegiance to civil servants. Nie Dequan only stated that under the Basic Law and legal provisions, whether there are nationality requirements for civil servants has been specified. Except for some positions allowed by foreigners, other public servants must be permanent in Hong Kong. Sexual residents.
Ge Peifan is concerned about the dual nationality and allegiance of civil servants.
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