The nomination period for the chief executive election was closed today (14th). The former Chief Secretary for Administration, Li Jiachao, has registered for the election, and he himself is vacant as the chairman of the candidacy review committee.
Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor said at a press conference today that Financial Secretary Chen Maobo will serve as the chairman of the Commission, and Education Bureau Secretary Yang Yunxiong will serve as a member.
She also revealed that the Chief Secretary for Administration will be vacant for the remainder of the current government term, that is, until June 30, and there will be no acting arrangements or new appointments.
With the resignation of Li Jiachao and Xu Yingwei as key officials, there are currently only two official members of the Assets Review Committee and no chairman. Carrie Lam said that Chen Maobo will be appointed as the chairman today.
The QAC is responsible for reviewing and confirming the eligibility of candidates for the Election Committee, candidates for the Chief Executive and candidates for members of the Legislative Council.
Carrie Lam also announced that the post of Chief Secretary for Administration, which was vacant due to the resignation of Li Jiachao, will be vacant until the next government takes office.
She said that the formal appointment and the acting appointment arrangement have been submitted to the central government for consideration. At present, she has received a notice that neither new appointments will be made in accordance with the Basic Law, nor will acting appointment arrangements be made, emphasizing that it will not affect government work.
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