Discrimination watchdog chief ‘not quitting’ in wake of scandal
Government sources say Alfred Chan has not shown any sign that he will step down following moonlighting controversy
There will be “no interference” in the operation of the Equal Opportunities Commission and its new chairman – embroiled in a moonlighting scandal – has shown no signs of quitting, government sources have said.
The information came as Dr Lam Ching-choi was announced to take over Alfred Chan Cheung-ming’s previous position as chairman of the Elderly Commission, while Chan left to head up the discrimination watchdog.
His three-year term started on April 11, which was also the day the scandal was revealed.
“We won’t meddle in the dealings between the Lingnan University and Professor Alfred Chan,” a government source said, and the administration would not interfere in the operation of the commission, nor in the performance of its chairman because it was an independent statutory body.
“Professor Chan was chosen as the commission chairman after a stringent selection process. We hope he can discharge his duties properly,” the source continued.