The Induction Program for NGO Directors was held on 4 February 2017. Mr Ng Shui Lai, Member of Executive Committee of HKCSS, Ms Christine Fang, Adjunct Professor of The University of Hong Kong, and Mr Ricky Lai, Chief Corruption Prevention Officer of Corruption Prevention Department of Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), introduced the landscape of the social service sector, NGO governance, roles and responsibilities of NGO Boards and code of conduct respectively. Participants had the chance to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the sector and their governing role.
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Mr Ng Shui Lai, Member of Executive Committee of HKCSS, gave an overview of the development milestones of the sector, the changes of the funding mode, the current profile and challenges. |
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Ms Christine Fang, Adjunct Professor of The University of Hong Kong, spoke on NGO governance, and the roles and responsibilities of board members, arousing a fruitful discussion. |
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Themed 'Integrity Management and Code of Conduct', Mr Ricky Lai, Chief Corruption Prevention Officer of Corruption Prevention Department of Independent Commission Against Corruption, talked about the spirit behind Section 9 of the Prevention of Bribery Ordinance, and the 'Sample Code of Conduct for Board Members & Staff of NGOs in Social Welfare Sector' ICAC published with examples. |
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Mr Kennedy Liu, Vice-Chairperson of HKCSS, shared the importance of board members and challenges they face. | |
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Participants raised quality questions and shared experience. |
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Board members from various NGOs were satisfied with the sharing by speakers, and contributed to a fruitful discussion. |
