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Hong Kong’s new civil servant accountability system to ensure government ‘keeps fit’

Cs news3 months ago02 mins

A new accountability system for senior civil servants aims to strengthen the fitness of government departments and raise public trust in authorities, Hong Kong’s leader has said. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu told a radio programme on Saturday that the measure would push department heads to consistently look for areas for improvement, likening the practice…

Exclusive | Hong Kong’s John Lee to tackle civil servant accountability in policy address

Cs news3 months ago02 mins

Hong Kong’s leader will introduce a mechanism to hold senior civil servants accountable for their misconduct in his policy blueprint, targeting incidents such as a recent bottled water supply scandal, the Post has learned. But political observers have warned of a possible pushback from civil servants concerned about job security, while recommending the government implement…