Raymond Tam

He was one of the undersecretaries appointed by the Government of Hong Kong in 2008. He has an educational background in engineering, and has worked in various capacities in the civil service since 1987. He was appointed as the Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs in 2011.

For the Australian badminton player, see Raymond Tam (badminton).
This is a Chinese name; the family name is Tam.

The Honourable

Raymond Tam Chi-yuen
譚志源
Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs
In office
1 October 2011 – 1 July 2017
Chief ExecutiveDonald Tsang
Leung Chun-ying
Preceded byStephen Lam
Succeeded byPatrick Nip
Director of the Chief Executive's Office
In office
1 August 2009 – 2011
Chief ExecutiveSir Donald Tsang
Permanent SecretaryElizabeth Tse
Mak Ching-yu
Special AssistantRonald Chan
Preceded byNorman Chan
Succeeded byGabriel Leung[1]
Undersecretary of the Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Bureau
In office
1 June 2008 – 31 July 2009
SecretaryStephen Lam
Succeeded byAdeline Wong
Personal details
Born1964 (age 55–56)
British Hong Kong
Alma materNew Territories Heung Yee Kuk Yuen Long District Secondary School
University of Hong Kong (Bachelor of Science)
Raymond Tam
Traditional Chinese譚志源
Simplified Chinese谭志源

Raymond Tam Chi-yuen is a Hong Kong politician.

Education

Tam has a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from the University of Hong Kong.

Career

He joined the Administrative Service in September 1987, and rose to the rank of Administrative Officer Staff Grade B in April 2007. Tam has served in various bureaus and departments including the Central Policy Unit, the former Constitutional Affairs Bureau, the Office of the Financial Secretary, the Chief Executive's Office, the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Geneva, Information Services Department and the Home Affairs Bureau.[2]

In December 2017, Tam became a member of National People's Congress

On April 9, Raymond Tam chi-yuen said he supported the article twenty three of Basic Law should be passed in Hong Kong as soon as possible.

Undersecretary

In 2008 he was offered the opportunity to become an undersecretary for the constitutional and mainland affairs.[2][3] He is known for renouncing his British citizenship under the 2008 Political Appointments System.[4]

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References
  1. http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201109/30/P201109300200_print.htm
  2. Info.gov.hk. "Info.gov.hk." CE appoints Under Secretaries (with photos). Retrieved on 21 June 2008.
  3. Asia Times. "Asia Times." Hong Kong deputies disappoint . Retrieved on 21 June 2008.
  4. RTHK. "RTHK." Tam refuses to reveal salary. Retrieved on 21 June 2008.
Political offices
New office Under Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs
2008–2009		 Succeeded by
Adeline Wong
Preceded by
Norman Chan		 Director of the Chief Executive's Office
2009–2011		 Succeeded by
Gabriel Leung
Preceded by
Stephen Lam		 Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs
2011–2017		 Succeeded by
Patrick Nip


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