Zhang Jianzong: Hong Kong civil servants pledge allegiance to help the SAR government effectively govern
Xinhua News Agency 2020-12-20
The Civil Service Bureau will require all civil servants to make a statement confirming their support for the Basic Law and allegiance to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
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Xinhua News Agency, Hong Kong, December 20 (Reporter Liu Mingyang) The Chief Secretary for Administration of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government Zhang Jianzong published a blog on the 20th, stating that the introduction of oaths or declaration arrangements can truly reflect the expectations and responsibilities of civil servants, and will help further protect and promote civil servants. The team should abide by the core values and ensure the effective governance of the SAR government.
Zhang Jianzong said that the two recent civil servant swearing ceremonies seem to be simple, with only a short oath, and the signing of the declaration is just a piece of paper, but in fact they have great and far-reaching significance and have a landmark effect.
He pointed out that according to the Basic Law and the Civil Service Code, upholding the Basic Law, loyalty to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China, loyalty to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, and responsibility to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government are the consistent responsibilities and commitments of civil servants. Expectations and requirements. Article 6 of the Hong Kong National Security Law also specifies relevant requirements.
Zhang Jianzong said that the SAR government has introduced arrangements for newly recruited civil servants. The Civil Service Bureau issued a notice in October this year, requiring all civil servants who joined the SAR government on or after July 1 this year to take an oath or sign a declaration as part of the terms of employment. So far, more than 3,000 new civil servants have completed this procedure. The Civil Service Bureau will require all civil servants to make a statement confirming their support for the Basic Law and allegiance to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
Editor: Mu Qing
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