The Board of Directors of the Widows and Orphans Pension Scheme
Functions
To carry out the provisions of the Widows and Orphans Pension Ordinance for the granting of pensions to widows and orphans of deceased public officers who contributed to the Widows and Orphans Pension Scheme.
Membership
Membership table of the Board of Directors of the Widows and Orphans Pension SchemeOffice | Name | Background |
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Chairman | Mr. TAM Yiu-ho, William | Principal Government Counsel |
Member | Mr. CHOW Wai-keung, Keith | Senior Building Surveyor |
Mr. SO Wai-cheong, Lewis | Chief Treasury Accountant | |
Mr. TSANG Fan-kwok | Chief Superintendent of Police | |
Secretary | Ms. LEE Man-nga, Maeve | Senior Accounting Officer |
Conduct of Business
The Director of Accounting Services is empowered by the law to pay widows' and orphans' pension on behalf of the Directors on the death of contributors in routine cases. Other cases are considered by Board Members through circulation of papers. Meetings are convened whenever the need arises.
Enquiries
Enquiries can be addressed to the Secretary by telephone: 3847 8320, fax: 2519 3222 or e-mail: saopens@try.gov.hk.
Useful reference
- Widows and Orphans Pension Ordinance (Chapter 94, Laws of Hong Kong)