Open recruitment for hygiene chief ‘can attract innovator for tech push’

Hong Kong's government is opening recruitment externally for the Director of Food and Environmental Hygiene, a departure from traditionally appointing career administrative officers. Secretary for the Civil Service Ingrid Yeung defended the decision, stating the aim is to attract experts who can lead in using technology for law enforcement within the department. Yeung clarified that external hires would not be able to advance to the permanent secretary role, which is reserved for administrative officers. The government believes this approach can bring breakthroughs in technology and law enforcement methods within the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department. Future open recruitment for top civil service jobs will be decided on a case-by-case basis.

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