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Strategic Management Committee

Chairperson: Mr. Timothy T. T. FOK
Vice-Chairperson: Mr. Ronnie M. C. WONG

Core duties

To formulate the overall management plan in the formation of various committees / sub-committees;
To propose the membership composition, tenure and terms of reference of each committee / sub-committee for the consideration of the Board of Officers;
To formulate medium and long term plan of the Federation in sports development and other related areas; and
To regularly review the Articles of Association of SF&OC and to recommend appropriate amendments for the consideration and approval of the Board of Officers

Finance Committee

Chairperson: Mr. Timothy T. T. FOK
Vice-Chairperson: Mr. Derrick L. W. WONG

Investment Sub-Committee
Chairperson: Dr. T. Brian STEVENSON

Core duties

To review the overall budget of the Federation; and
To formulate the overall strategic investment plan of the Federation for the approval of the Board of Officers.
To review the investment assets of the Federation and give advice to the Finance Committee for their handling.

Administration and Personnel Committee

Chairperson: Mr. Ronnie M. C. WONG
Vice-Chairperson: Mr. Derrick L. W. WONG

Working Group on Review of Staff Employment Package
Chairperson: Mr. TONG Wai Lun
Vice-Chairperson: Mr. WONG Po Kee

Core duties

To formulate overall strategic plan in the administration and personnel management of the Federation;
To review the Staff Handbook, Procurement Guidelines and other SF&OC internal policies in a timely manner;
To conduct recruitment exercises in sourcing appropriate staff members to serve in the Secretariat, MCOHL Office, HKACEP Office and HKADC Office of the Federation; and
To recommend suitable staff members of the Federation to local and overseas courses / seminars as staff training.
To review the staff employment package;
To review the staff contract;
To make suitable recommendations for the retention of staff; and
To provide review reports to the Administration and Personnel Committee and the Board.

Membership Affairs Committee

Chairperson: Dr. Karl C. KWOK
Vice-Chairperson: Mr. Ronnie M. C. WONG

Core duties

To formulate overall strategic plan for the SF&OC membership system;
To formulate overall strategic plan in vetting the membership of the applicant organizations for the endorsement of the Board of Officers;
To check and vet on a half-yearly basis the in-coming correspondence of membership applications or membership upgrading;
To propose any suspension or termination of membership at the General Meeting;
To formulate the overall management plan in granting the Incentive Awards to the National Sports Associations affiliated to SF&OC by establishing an ad-hoc sub-committee;
To organize the annual Incentive Awards presentation ceremony; and
To deal with any infringements of the Articles of Association of SF&OC, IOC Code of Conduct, etc. and to reconcile or arbitrate in any differences which may arise between National Sports Associations or groups.

Membership Affairs Appeal Panel

Core duties

To hear and determine all issues arising from any matter which is appealed pursuant to Article 59 of the Articles of Association of SF&OC; and
To provide a written report with decision and follow-up action to the Federation.

Hong Kong Olympic Academy

Chairperson: Professor Frank H. K. FU
Vice-Chairperson: Ms. Vivien C. C. LAU
Director of Studies: Mr. Kenny K. W. CHOW

Core duties

To formulate the policy in planning and organizing the Olympic courses and education courses in Hong Kong;
To monitor the implementation of SF&OC education programme including but not limited to Olympism Education Programme, Olympism Camp (for schools and athletes);
To maintain contact with the Education Bureau for the promotion of Olympism; and
To assess and nominate the candidates of Hong Kong NOC to attend the appropriate courses organized by the International Olympic Committee and other sports related organizations.

Public Relations and Corporate Communication Committee

Chairperson: Ms. Vivien C. C. LAU
Vice-Chairperson: Mr. Kenneth K. K. FOK

Editorial Board of Hong Kong Olympic Voice
Convenor: Mr. Edgar J. T. YANG

Core duties

To formulate overall strategic plan for the SF&OC sponsorship programme;
To formulate overall strategic plan for the SF&OC publicity and advertising programme in including Olympic Voice and Newsletters;
To formulate overall strategic plan on public relations matters with various stakeholders;
To monitor the publishing of Annual Report;
To maintain contact with Hong Kong Sports Press Association and all other local media; and
To assign spokesmen on different SF&OC issues if appropriate.
To decide the content of “Olympic Voice of Hong Kong” for each issue;
To vet and select suitable content provided by the NSAs / SF&OC offices to be included in “Olympic Voice of Hong Kong”;
To decide the topic of cover story and feature stories; and
To proofread the “Olympic Voice of Hong Kong”.

Venues and Facilities Development Advisory Panel

Chairperson: Dr. T. Brian STEVENSON
Vice-Chairperson: Dr. Peter Cookson SMITH and Mr. Kenneth K. K. FOK

Working Group on Policy Review of the Private Recreational Leases
Chairperson: Dr. T. Brian STEVENSON
Vice-Chairperson: Mr. Ronnie WONG

Core duties

To keep close liaison with the HKSAR Government on the development of sports infrastructure and facilities in the territories;
To assign representatives to serve in the relevant Government Committees on behalf of SF&OC in handling projects related to the development of sports infrastructure and facilities in the territories;
To consult officials of the SF&OC and NSAs the development and implementation of sports infrastructure and facilities in the territories;
To provide progress reports to the Board of Officers at its regular Meetings; and
To review Government’s work on the implementation of sports infrastructure and facilities related projects and give comments deemed appropriate in the interest of SF&OC and NSAs.
To keep close liaison with the HKSAR Government on the policy review of the Private Recreational Leases, including the proposed use of sports venues as land supply options;
To keep close liaison with NSAs and private sports clubs on the policy review of the Private Recreational Leases, including the proposed use of sports venues as land supply options;
To formulate and propose the stance of SF&OC towards the policy review of the Private Recreational Leases, including the proposed use of sports venues as land supply options; and
To provide reports to the Venues and Facilities Development Advisory Panel and the Board.

Women and Sports Committee

Chairperson: Ms. Vivien C. C. LAU
Vice-Chairperson: Ms. Fay K. F. HO

Core duties

To formulate the overall strategic plan in promoting public interest and support for women to participate in sports;
To liaise with the IOC Women In Sports Commission and OCA Women and Sports Committee and attend relevant events;
To publicize the achievements of women athletes in international sports competitions to the local community;
To encourage women to be involved in sports as athletes, administrator, coaches, technical officials, and reporters; and
To organize events for women and sports in Hong Kong periodically.

Youth Committee

Chairperson: Mr. Kenneth K. K. FOK
Vice-Chairperson: Mr. TONG Wai Lun

Core duties

To formulate the overall strategic plan in arousing public interest for youth to participate in sport;
To maintain contact and seek possible collaboration with local youth communities and associations; and
To publicize the achievements of youth athletes in international sports competitions to the local citizens.

Athletes Committee

Chairperson: Ms. Stephanie H. S. AU
Vice-Chairperson: Ms. SZE Hang Yu

Core duties

To formulate overall strategic plan in promoting the welfare of Hong Kong athletes;
To organize activities and events in order to arouse public awareness of the well-beings of serving and retired athletes;
To represent the rights and interests of athletes and to make related recommendations, including the appointment of arbitrators to the International Council of Arbitration for Sport (ICAS);
To manage the Scholarship programme under SF&OC;
To maintain contact with the IOC Athletes’ Commission, OCA Athletes’ Committee and other athletes’ related parties (e.g. the Hong Kong Elite Athletes Association);
To reach and communicate with athletes and their entourage on a peer-to-peer basis collecting feedback and new ideas from the field of play; and
To engage actively with initiatives and projects that protect and support clean athletes on and off the field of play.

Hong Kong Sports Stars Awards Organizing Committee

Chairperson: Ms. Vivien C. C. LAU
Vice-Chairperson: Dr. Karl C. KWOK

Hong Kong Sports Stars Awards Judging Panel
Convenor: Ms. Vivien C. C. LAU

Core duties

To formulate the strategic plan for the Awards;
To vet the nominations provided by the National Sports Associations; and
To oversee the actual implementation of the Awards presentation ceremony.
To judge the result of HKSSA according to the rules and regulations.

Festival of Sport Organizing Committee

Chairperson: Mr. Tony K. L. YUE
Advisor cum Vice-Chairperson: Dr. Karl C. KWOK

Core duties

To formulate the strategic plan in organizing the Festival of Sport; and
To oversee the actual implementation of the Festival of Sport events.

Olympic Day Organizing Committee

Chairperson: Mr. TONG Wai Lun
Vice-Chairperson: Mr. PUI Kwan Kay

Core duties

To formulate the strategic plan in organizing the Olympic Day; and
To oversee the actual implementation of the Olympic Day events.

Olympic House Management Committee

Chairperson: Mr. Ronnie M. C. WONG
Vice-Chairperson: Dr. Herman S. M. HU

Core duties

To advise the Management Company of Olympic House Limited (MCOHL) on the policies of Olympic House daily operation;
To advise MCOHL on proper spending of the Government subvention in the operation of Olympic House;
To work closely with National Sports Associations, sports-related organizations and institutions / organizations in the organization of courses or activities of educational and training nature;
To advise MCOHL on the measures of environmental protection so as to encourage tenants, hirers, and the sports community in general to be more conscious of the goal of sustaining the long term use of a functional sports administration building in a green environment; and
To make available the facilities and services of Olympic House for use by the public.

Hong Kong Athletes Career and Education Programme Committee

Chairperson: Dr. Herman S. M. HU
Vice-Chairperson: Dr. Karl C. KWOK

Core duties

To understand the genuine needs of elite athletes on education, career and life skills, in particular, for the period upon their retirement;
To improve the content of the HKACEP to prepare elite athletes for their post-athletic options upon retirement;
To build up networks of partners / suppliers for successful implementation of the programme, including post-secondary institutions, language course providers and corporate partners;
To improve the criteria for vetting the applications for the Programme;
To be responsible for the budget estimation and funding application;
To monitor budget allocation; and
To seek possibility of new sponsorships.

Hong Kong Anti-Doping Committee

Chairperson: Professor Frank H. K. FU

Therapeutic Use Exemption Panel
Chairperson: Dr. TSE Tak Fu

Doping Control Panel
Chairperson: Dr. Simon S. M. YEUNG

Core duties

To implement the Anti-Doping Programme in Hong Kong; and
To oversee the evolution and improvement of anti-doping policy and rules applicable to HKADC and SF&OC.
To receive Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) application from national athletes of Hong Kong; and
To grant TUE, as appropriate, in accordance with the latest guideline provided by the World Anti-Doping Agency.
To conduct results management on Adverse Analytical Finding and other potential Anti-Doping Rule Violations (including but not limited to initial review, follow-up investigations, notification after initial review, etc.); and
To conduct provisional hearings and suspensions if appropriate.

Hong Kong Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel

Chairperson: Mr. Anthony ROGERS
Vice-Chairpersons: Ms. Emba W. M. LEUNG and Mr. Rudy S. F. CHUNG

Core duties

To conduct hearing after receiving notification of possible anti-doping rules violations from the Doping Control Panel of the Hong Kong Anti-Doping Committee (HKADC); and
To receive notification from other anti-doping organizations (e.g. World Anti-Doping Agency, International Federations, and organizing committee of major sport events) and to respond by recognizing and respecting the finding, provided that it is consistent with the World Anti-Doping Code.

Hong Kong Anti-Doping Appeal Panel

Chairperson: Mr. Simon S. M. LAU
Vice-Chairpersons: Mr. Patrick C. Y. WONG and Ms. Julianne P. DOE

Core duties

To hear and determine all issues arising from any matter which is appealed to it pursuant to the anti-doping rules of the SF&OC and HKADC in accordance with the latest guideline provided by the World Anti-Doping Agency; and
To report to the Board of Officers of SF&OC on all handled cases.

International Multi-Sports Games Appeal Panel

Chairperson: Mr. Timothy T. T. FOK

Core duties

To hear and determine all issues arising from any matter which is appealed to it pursuant to the International Multi-Sports Games; and
To report to the Board of Officers on all handled cases.