â€‹The Chief Executive has appointed Ms Stella Lau Yin-ling as a member of the Council of the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts for the period from November 15, 2018 to December 31, 2019.
 
     The Chief Executive has also appointed the following persons as members of the Council of the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts for a period of two years from January 1, 2019:
 
Mrs Helen Chan
Mr Nick Ho Lik-ko
Mr Charles Yang Chuen-liang (re-appointed)
 
     Serving members of the Council include:
 
Professor Stephen Chow Chun-kay (Chairman)
Dr Frankie Yeung Wai-shing (Deputy Chairman)
Ms Yvonne Shing Mo-han (Treasurer)
Mr Ronnie Cheng Kay-yen (appointment expires on December 31, 2018)
Mrs Eva Cheng Li Kam-fun
Ms Winnie Cheung Chi-woon (appointment expires on December 31, 2018)
Professor Gillian Ann Choa
Ms Maisy Ho Chiu-ha
Mr Leon Ko Sai-tseung
Ms Anna Kwong Sum-yee
Mr Frank Lee King-ting
Ms Emily Mok Fung-yee
Mr Douglas So Cheung-tak
Director of the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (ex-officio)
Secretary for Home Affairs or his representative
Secretary for Education or his representative
 
     The above appointments were published in the Government Gazette today (November 16).

     The Government today (November 16) announced that the Chief Executive has re-appointed Mr Albert Wong Kwai-huen as Chairman and Ms Grace Chu Hing-wah and Mr Kenneth Wong Wing-yan as members of the Copyright Tribunal for a two-year term with effect from December 1, 2018.
 
     The Chief Executive has also appointed Ms Loretta Fong Wan-huen as a new member of the tribunal for a two-year term with effect from February 1, 2019.
 
     "We would like to express our gratitude to the outgoing member Ms Chan Ching-chu for her service to the tribunal over the past years," a Government spokesman said.
 
     The Copyright Tribunal is a quasi-judicial body established under the Copyright Ordinance. It adjudicates on disputes concerning the terms and conditions of copyright licensing schemes devised by licensing bodies. It consists of a chairman, a deputy chairman and seven members.       
 
     The full membership of the Copyright Tribunal, with effect from February 1, 2019, is as follows:      

Mr Albert Wong Kwai-huen (Chairman)
Mr Kenny Wong Kam-shan (Deputy Chairman)
Dr Sunny Chai Ngai-chiu
Ms Grace Chu Hing-wah
Professor Michael Siu Kin-wai
Mr Kenneth Wong Wing-yan
Mr Alan Yip Chi-wing
Mr Cheung Ka-li
Ms Loretta Fong Wan-huen

     The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) today (November 16) gazetted the 2018 Edition of the Code of Practice for Energy Efficiency of Building Services Installation (BEC) and Code of Practice for Building Energy Audit (EAC), pursuant to section 40 of the Buildings Energy Efficiency Ordinance (BEEO), to further enhance the energy efficiency of buildings to help combat climate change.
 
     Following the enactment of the BEEO in 2012, the EMSD promulgated the BEC and EAC in the same year. The Codes of Practice are reviewed every three years to ensure that they can keep pace with the times. During the review process, the EMSD consults the relevant major stakeholders including professional institutions, trade associations, academics and the relevant Government departments and keeps abreast of the latest technology advancement and the development of the international standards and practice on energy efficiency.
 
     The new edition of the BEC uplifts the energy efficiency standards and requirements of air-conditioning, lighting, electrical, and lift and escalator installations, resulting in a more than 18 per cent improvement compared with the 2012 edition. By the end of the coming decade, the implementation of the BEEO is expected to bring about an energy saving of some 27 billion kWh from both new buildings and existing buildings in Hong Kong, equivalent to the total annual electricity consumption of about 5.8 million households and a reduction in carbon dioxide emissions of about 19 million tonnes. The new edition of the EAC imposes more stringent requirements on the technical aspects and the details on the carrying out of energy audits under the Ordinance.
 
     The new editions of the BEC and EAC will take effect on May 16 and August 16 next year respectively. For more details about the Ordinance and the two Codes of Practice, please visit the EMSD website (www.emsd.gov.hk/beeo).

     Korea's TAGO Group and co-producer AtoBIZ Limited will stage "TAGO: Korean Drum" in December.
 
     "TAGO: Korean Drum" comprises acclaimed young drummers who specialise in different Korean percussion instruments, ranging from joong-go (gigantic drums) and jang-go (mini drums) to yul-go (a new style by TAGO) and other traditional drums. The young musicians combine the percussion with dynamic movements to create a new style that energises the traditional music.
 
     TAGO Group, established in 2005, is a Korean traditional music group formed by a group of young artists. At the time of TAGO's formation, traditional drumming or gugak was not popular among Korean youngsters, and the group was founded with the aim of developing the art form in a way that would gain youngsters' attention. TAGO has toured in Germany, Spain, the United States, Australia and South Africa, and has also performed twice at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
 
     In partnership with AtoBIZ Limited, the arts group participated in filming the promotional video for the PyeongChang Olympic Winter Games 2018.
 
     Details of the performances are as follows:
 
December 28 (Friday), 7.30pm
Auditorium, Tuen Mun Town Hall
Tickets: $150, $180, $200 and $240
 
December 29 (Saturday), 7.30pm
Auditorium, Tsuen Wan Town Hall
Tickets: $150, $200, $240 and $280
 
     Presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, "TAGO: Korean Drum" is one of the attractions of the "Cheers!" Series. Tickets are now available at URBTIX (www.urbtix.hk). For telephone credit card bookings, please call 2111 5999. For programme enquiries and concessionary schemes, please call 2268 7323 or visit www.lcsd.gov.hk/CE/CulturalService/Programme/en/multi_arts/programs_638.html.

     The Government announced today (November 16) that the Chief Executive, in exercise of her authority under the Civil Aid Service Ordinance (Cap 518), has appointed Mr Lo Yan-lai as the Commissioner of the Civil Aid Service (CAS) for a two-year term from January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2020.
 
     The Secretary for Security, Mr John Lee, welcomed the appointment of Mr Lo.  "Mr Lo joined the CAS as a volunteer member in 1981 and was promoted to Deputy Commissioner in 2016.  He is deeply committed to the Service and has profound experience in its work.  I am confident that the CAS will continue to provide quality and reliable auxiliary emergency services to the community under his leadership."   Mr Lee said.  
 
     He also thanked the outgoing Commissioner, Dr Ernest Lee, who has served in the position for the past 10 years, for his valuable contribution.  "During the past decade, Dr Lee has led the CAS to take part in many prominent rescue operations and major events.  Under his leadership, the CAS has continued to excel and reach new heights," he added. 
      
     The CAS is an auxiliary emergency service financed by the government. It is formed by over 3 700 volunteer members from all walks of life. It also has a CAS Cadet Corps which comprises more than 4 000 young people aged 12 to 17.