“Member Self-Recommendation Scheme for Youth” of HKSARG
Circular Ref: A(21)85
Issue Date: 14 May 2021
The Government has launched three phases of the “Member Self-Recommendation Scheme for Youth” (MSSY), which aims to provide more opportunities for young people to participate in policy discussion and understand government operations. Presently, about 400 positions are being held by the young persons who have been appointed to various advisory boards and statutory bodies in Hong Kong.
Now, the government is working on Phase IV of the scheme. The Transport and Housing Bureau would like to share the information below with the maritime and port community, including the Association.
1. The Hong Kong Maritime and Port Board (HKMPB) is one fo the public bodies to be covered in Phase IV. It is envisaged that one or two young persons will be appointed to the HKMPB under the scheme.
2. The scheme is open for application. Young people aged between 18 and 35 (by the application deadline of 26 May 2021) may self-nominate to become members of specified government bodies, including the HKMPB.
3. The assessment criteria include: whether one has a strong commitment to serve the community, good understanding of the policy area concerned, and good analytical and communication skills.
4. The application form may be downloaded from the MSSY website:
https://www.hab.gov.hk/file_manager/en/documents/policy_responsibilities/mssy_application_form.pdf).
5. Applicants would need to submit the application before the deadline through one of the following means -
a. by completion of an online form (https://eform.one.gov.hk/form/hab003/en/);
b. by post to the Home Affairs Bureau, 12/F, West Wing, Central Government Offices, 2 Tim Mei Avenue, Tamar, Hong Kong (note: the postmark date on the envelope will be regarded as the date of submission of application); or
c. by hand to the Home Affairs Bureau’s drop-in box at 2/F, East Wing, Central Government Offices, 2 Tim Mei Avenue, Tamar, Hong Kong.
6. For more details about the scheme, please visit the website:
7. For the relevant government press release, please see: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202104/27/P2021042600560.htm
For your attention please.