Consumer Council (Hong Kong)
The Consumer Council is an independent statutory authority in Hong Kong, established in 1974 and formalised in 1977 under the Consumer Council Ordinance (Cap. 216). Its role is to enhance consumer welfare and empower consumers to protect themselves.[2]
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Formed | 1977 |
Headquarters | 3 Ashley Road, Tsimshatsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong |
Annual budget | HK$84 m (2010/11)[1] |
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Website | www.consumer.org.hk |
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Traditional Chinese | 消費者委員會 | ||||||||
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The chairman, vice-chairman, and members of the council are all appointed by the Chief Executive of the HKSAR for renewable terms of two years.[2]
The council is 95 percent funded from government funds, with the remainder coming from sale of materials.[1]
Chairman of the council
- from 2013, Prof. Wong Yuk-shan
- (was) Connie Lau[3]
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See also
- Government of Hong Kong
- Consumer Council
References
- Consumer Council - Organisation
- Consumer Council - Mission (government info)
- Inexperience no obstacle: Connie Lau, RTHK News, 7 Apr 2014
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